Postcode Analysis Stafford, West Midlands

COLE DRIVE, ST16 1AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLE DRIVE, ST16 1AT.

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Population

331

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 52,400 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: ST16 1AT 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. ST16 1AT's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £375k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 36.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ST16 1AT is a sought-after residential area on Cole Drive, 0.3km from Dean's Hill in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Rowley ward and the Stafford constituency.

For serious buyers, ST16 1AT is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. 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 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 93% 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k, up 36.4% 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 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00151518 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST16 1AT. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.7%
Asian / British Asian7.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 296,500

6 sales · Mean £ 303,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

ST16 1AT has low crime rates — 34 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.

Violence and sexual offences39
Anti-social behaviour23
Vehicle crime10
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Blessed William Howard Catholic School

Good914 pupils0.8 km
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King Edward VI High School

Good0.8 km
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Doxey Primary and Nursery School

Requires Improvement174 pupils1.0 km
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Castlechurch Primary School

Requires Improvement260 pupils1.2 km
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Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy

Requires Improvement17 pupils1.2 km
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Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good137 pupils1.4 km
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St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School

Outstanding147 pupils1.5 km
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St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good185 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Gym &Tonic0.5 km
  • The Oatcake Kitchen0.5 km
  • W H Smith0.8 km
  • Co-operative Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Westway Butchers1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bridgewood House1.0 km
  • Bridgewood House1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Stafford Bowling Club0.6 km
  • Simply Bilash0.8 km
  • The Lamb Inn0.9 km
  • The Railway Inn0.7 km
  • Universal Sports Club0.7 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Highfields Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Oriental Tree0.9 km
  • Windmill Fish Bar0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Riverbank Restaurant0.9 km
  • Gourmet Coffee Bar0.8 km
  • Starbucks0.8 km
  • Mustang Valley Mo:Mo1.0 km
  • Stafford College Food Hall0.9 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stafford0.7 km
  • Norton Bridge7.9 km
  • Penkridge8.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Christie Avenue0.1 km
  • Mansell Close0.2 km
  • Carson Way0.3 km
  • Carson Way0.3 km
  • Deans Park Court0.4 km