ST16 1AZ is a sought-after residential area on Rouse Close, 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 1AZ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £277k. 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 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00151530 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROUSE CLOSE, ST16 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROUSE CLOSE, ST16 1AZ.
304
50
£ 52,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST16 1AZ 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
ST16 1AZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £277k, 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. 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 1AZ. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 267,500
7 sales · Mean £ 276,012
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST16 1AZ has low crime rates — 41 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
Blessed William Howard Catholic School
Doxey Primary and Nursery School
King Edward VI High School
Castlechurch Primary School
Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy
Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School
St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School
St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Gym &Tonic0.6 km
- The Oatcake Kitchen0.6 km
- W H Smith0.8 km
- Co-operative Pharmacy0.5 km
- Roots Larder0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Stafford Bowling Club0.7 km
- Simply Bilash0.8 km
- The Lamb Inn1.0 km
- The Railway Inn0.7 km
- Universal Sports Club0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Riverbank Restaurant1.0 km
- Gourmet Coffee Bar0.8 km
- Starbucks0.8 km
- Stafford College Food Hall1.0 km
- Eurest c/o Royal Mail0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Doxey Fish Bar0.9 km
- Windmill Fish Bar0.9 km
- Marco's Pizza0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford0.8 km
- Norton Bridge7.8 km
- Penkridge9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Christie Avenue0.1 km
- Carson Way0.2 km
- Carson Way0.2 km
- Mansell Close0.3 km
- Deans Park Court0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: ST161AZ · Data under Open Government Licence