ST16 1AJ is a sought-after residential area on Thomas Avenue, 0.7km from Dean's Hill in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Rowley ward and the Stafford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ST16, ST16 1AJ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £291k, down 6.9% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for ST16 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00151529 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THOMAS AVENUE, ST16 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THOMAS AVENUE, ST16 1AJ.
305
39
£ 52,400 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST16 1AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
ST16 1AJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £291k, 75% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 6.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST16 1AJ. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 281,000
8 sales · Mean £ 292,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST16 1AJ has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Doxey Primary and Nursery School
Blessed William Howard Catholic School
King Edward VI High School
Castlechurch Primary School
Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Gym &Tonic0.8 km
- The Oatcake Kitchen0.8 km
- Co-operative Pharmacy0.7 km
- Roots Larder0.9 km
- Bradbury Rise Stores0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Stafford Bowling Club0.9 km
- Simply Bilash0.9 km
- The Railway Inn0.8 km
- Universal Sports Club0.5 km
- The Kings Horse0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Doxey Fish Bar0.7 km
- Windmill Fish Bar1.0 km
- Marco's Pizza0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Eurest c/o Royal Mail1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford0.9 km
- Norton Bridge7.6 km
- Penkridge9.2 km
Bus Stops
- Carson Way0.2 km
- Carson Way0.2 km
- Christie Avenue0.3 km
- Mansell Close0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: ST161AJ · Data under Open Government Licence