Postcode Analysis Stafford, West Midlands

SWAN CLOSE, ST16 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWAN CLOSE, ST16 1AU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

527

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 52,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ST16 1AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ST16 1AU spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. £285k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

ST16 1AU is a safe, established residential area on Swan Close, 0.3km from Dean's Hill in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Highfields & Western Downs ward and the Stafford constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k.

Census 2021 statistics for ST16 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00151519 (shared with 14 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 1AU. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.0%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 285,000

5 sales · Mean £ 287,600

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

ST16 1AU has low crime rates — 48 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 offences46
Anti-social behaviour21
Vehicle crime11
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Blessed William Howard Catholic School

Good914 pupils0.7 km
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King Edward VI High School

Good0.7 km
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Doxey Primary and Nursery School

Requires Improvement174 pupils1.1 km
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Castlechurch Primary School

Requires Improvement260 pupils1.1 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 pupils1.3 km
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St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School

Outstanding147 pupils1.4 km
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St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good185 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Gym &Tonic0.4 km
  • The Oatcake Kitchen0.4 km
  • W H Smith0.7 km
  • Co-operative Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Westway Butchers0.9 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bridgewood House0.9 km
  • Bridgewood House0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Stafford Bowling Club0.6 km
  • Simply Bilash0.8 km
  • The Lamb Inn0.9 km
  • Bird In Hand1.0 km
  • The Railway Inn0.7 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Riverbank Restaurant0.9 km
  • Gourmet Coffee Bar0.7 km
  • Starbucks0.7 km
  • Mustang Valley Mo:Mo0.9 km
  • Stafford College Food Hall0.9 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stafford0.7 km
  • Norton Bridge8.0 km
  • Penkridge8.8 km

Bus Stops

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