ST16 1AW is a sought-after residential area on Williams Close, 0.6km 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 1AW offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £361k, up 7.9% 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 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00151529 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLIAMS CLOSE, ST16 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLIAMS CLOSE, ST16 1AW.
305
39
£ 52,400 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST16 1AW 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ST16 1AW combines high owner-occupation (75%), strong property values (£361k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 7.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST16 1AW. 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
£ 361,250
2 sales · Mean £ 361,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST16 1AW has low crime rates — 35 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
7 nearby- Gym &Tonic0.8 km
- The Oatcake Kitchen0.7 km
- W H Smith1.0 km
- Co-operative Pharmacy0.6 km
- Roots Larder0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Stafford Bowling Club0.9 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 Bar0.8 km
- Windmill Fish Bar1.0 km
- Marco's Pizza0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Gourmet Coffee Bar1.0 km
- Starbucks1.0 km
- Eurest c/o Royal Mail1.0 km
- Gourmet Coffee Bar and Kitchen Ltd1.0 km
- Stafford Castle & Visitors Centre1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford0.9 km
- Norton Bridge7.7 km
- Penkridge9.1 km
Bus Stops
- Carson Way0.2 km
- Carson Way0.3 km
- Christie Avenue0.3 km
- Mansell Close0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: ST161AW · Data under Open Government Licence