Postcode Analysis Stafford, West Midlands

BEECHCROFT GRANGE, ST16 1BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECHCROFT GRANGE, ST16 1BD.

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Population

514

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 52,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ST16 1BD 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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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. ST16 1BD's low deprivation rank, 87% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

ST16 1BD is a sought-after residential area on Beechcroft Grange, 0.2km 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 1BD offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 87% 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00179381 (shared with 27 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 1BD. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.2%
Asian / British Asian11.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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

ST16 1BD 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.

Violence and sexual offences38
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft9
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Blessed William Howard Catholic School

Good914 pupils0.3 km
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King Edward VI High School

Good0.5 km
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Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy

Requires Improvement17 pupils0.9 km
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Castlechurch Primary School

Requires Improvement260 pupils0.9 km
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Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good137 pupils1.0 km
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Rowley Park Primary Academy

Good188 pupils1.0 km
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St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School

Outstanding147 pupils1.0 km
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St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good185 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Gym &Tonic0.2 km
  • Pauls News0.9 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc1.0 km
  • The Oatcake Kitchen0.2 km
  • W H Smith0.5 km
  • + 24 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Bridgewood House0.8 km
  • The Swan Hotel1.0 km
  • Bridgewood House0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Casa0.9 km
  • Stafford Bowling Club0.3 km
  • The Bear & Pheasant0.7 km
  • The Grapes0.9 km
  • Icon Venue0.8 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Nishads Restaurant0.9 km
  • Patties + Ting1.0 km
  • Thawa Bridge0.9 km
  • The Butter Knife1.0 km
  • The Old Library Bar and Grill0.9 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Marks and Spencer0.9 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Stafford International Supermarket0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Ali's0.8 km
  • Highfields Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Oriental Tree0.7 km
  • Slices1.0 km
  • Ayo Gorkhali0.9 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stafford0.6 km
  • Norton Bridge8.4 km
  • Penkridge8.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Kingsway0.1 km
  • Deanshill Close0.1 km
  • Deanshill Close0.2 km
  • Deans Park Court0.3 km
  • Deans Park Court0.3 km