ST16 1AN is a sought-after residential area on Gillingham Crescent, 0.5km 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 1AN offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £319k. 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 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00151530 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GILLINGHAM CRESCENT, ST16 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GILLINGHAM CRESCENT, ST16 1AN.
304
50
£ 52,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST16 1AN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. ST16 1AN's low deprivation rank, 96% ownership, and £319k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST16 1AN. The average age is 49.9. 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 & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 306,500
6 sales · Mean £ 291,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST16 1AN has low crime rates — 36 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
King Edward VI High School
Blessed William Howard Catholic School
Castlechurch Primary School
Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy
Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Gym &Tonic0.7 km
- The Oatcake Kitchen0.6 km
- W H Smith0.9 km
- Co-operative Pharmacy0.5 km
- Roots Larder0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Stafford Bowling Club0.8 km
- Simply Bilash0.9 km
- The Railway Inn0.8 km
- Universal Sports Club0.6 km
- The Kings Horse0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Doxey Fish Bar0.9 km
- Windmill Fish Bar1.0 km
- Marco's Pizza0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Gourmet Coffee Bar0.9 km
- Starbucks0.9 km
- Eurest c/o Royal Mail0.9 km
- Gourmet Coffee Bar and Kitchen Ltd0.9 km
- Stafford Castle & Visitors Centre0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford0.9 km
- Norton Bridge7.8 km
- Penkridge9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Christie Avenue0.2 km
- Carson Way0.3 km
- Carson Way0.3 km
- Mansell Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ST161AN · Data under Open Government Licence