Postcode Analysis Stafford, West Midlands

BEECHCROFT AVENUE, ST16 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECHCROFT AVENUE, ST16 1BJ.

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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 1BJ 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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Area Character

ST16 1BJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £413k, 87% 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. Property prices are trending up 26.3% year-on-year.

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

ST16 1BJ is a sought-after residential area on Beechcroft Avenue, 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 1BJ offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £413k, up 26.3% 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 1BJ 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 1BJ. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 380,000

3 sales · Mean £ 336,666

Detached

£ 437,500

2 sales · Mean £ 437,500

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

ST16 1BJ has low crime rates — 27 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 offences36
Anti-social behaviour12
Other theft9
Criminal damage and arson9
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Blessed William Howard Catholic School

Good914 pupils0.4 km
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King Edward VI High School

Good0.4 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 pupils0.9 km
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Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy

Requires Improvement17 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 pupils1.1 km
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St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good185 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Gym &Tonic0.3 km
  • Pauls News1.0 km
  • The Oatcake Kitchen0.1 km
  • W H Smith0.6 km
  • Parkers of Stafford1.0 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bridgewood House0.9 km
  • Bridgewood House0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Stafford Bowling Club0.4 km
  • The Bear & Pheasant0.8 km
  • The Grapes1.0 km
  • Icon Venue0.9 km
  • Star & Garter0.9 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Nishads Restaurant0.9 km
  • The Soup Kitchen1.0 km
  • Breakfast at Timothy's0.7 km
  • Gourmet Coffee Bar and Kitchen Ltd0.6 km
  • La Mesa1.0 km
  • + 20 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Ali's0.9 km
  • Highfields Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Oriental Tree0.6 km
  • Ayo Gorkhali1.0 km
  • Good View Take Away0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

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