Postcode Analysis Stafford, West Midlands

HIGH PARK, ST16 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH PARK, ST16 1BL.

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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 1BL 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

No single demographic signal dominates ST16 1BL — age 47, 82% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £412k 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 1BL is a safe, established residential area on High Park, 0.1km from Dean's Hill in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Highfields & Western Downs ward and the Stafford constituency.

For serious buyers, ST16 1BL is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £412k.

Census 2021 statistics for ST16 1BL 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 1BL. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 340,000

9 sales · Mean £ 341,000

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

ST16 1BL has low crime rates — 33 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 offences40
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft8
Other crime7

school Local Schools

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King Edward VI High School

Good0.4 km
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Blessed William Howard Catholic School

Good914 pupils0.6 km
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Castlechurch Primary School

Requires Improvement260 pupils0.7 km
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Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good137 pupils0.9 km
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Rowley Park Primary Academy

Good188 pupils1.1 km
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Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy

Requires Improvement17 pupils1.2 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 &Tonic0.5 km
  • The Oatcake Kitchen0.2 km
  • W H Smith0.8 km
  • Spar0.5 km
  • Co-operative Pharmacy0.3 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Stafford Bowling Club0.6 km
  • The Kings Horse0.4 km
  • The Railway Inn0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Highfields Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Oriental Tree0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Breakfast at Timothy's0.6 km
  • Gourmet Coffee Bar and Kitchen Ltd0.8 km
  • Stafford Castle & Visitors Centre0.7 km
  • The Play Shed1.0 km
  • Gourmet Coffee Bar0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stafford0.8 km
  • Norton Bridge8.3 km
  • Penkridge8.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Oakbrook Close0.1 km
  • Deanshill Close0.2 km
  • Oakbrook Close0.2 km
  • Deanshill Close0.2 km
  • Masefield Drive0.3 km