Postcode Analysis Stafford, West Midlands

ORIEL VIEW, ST16 1DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORIEL VIEW, ST16 1DE.

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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 1DE 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 1DE — age 47, 82% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 29.1% year-on-year.

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

ST16 1DE is a safe, established residential area on Oriel View, 0.3km from Dean's Hill in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Highfields & Western Downs ward and the Stafford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in ST16, ST16 1DE offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £311k, up 29.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ST16 1DE 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 1DE. 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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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

Detached

£ 327,000

17 sales · Mean £ 341,003

Semi-Detached

£ 250,975

4 sales · Mean £ 248,100

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

ST16 1DE has low crime rates — 28 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 behaviour18
Other theft10
Criminal damage and arson10
Vehicle crime7

school Local Schools

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Blessed William Howard Catholic School

Good914 pupils0.5 km
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King Edward VI High School

Good0.7 km
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Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy

Requires Improvement17 pupils1.0 km
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Castlechurch Primary School

Requires Improvement260 pupils1.1 km
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Doxey Primary and Nursery School

Requires Improvement174 pupils1.2 km
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St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School

Outstanding147 pupils1.2 km
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St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good185 pupils1.2 km
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Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good137 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Gym &Tonic0.3 km
  • Pauls News1.0 km
  • The Oatcake Kitchen0.4 km
  • W H Smith0.5 km
  • Co-operative Pharmacy0.2 km
  • + 26 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

18 nearby
  • Stafford Bowling Club0.4 km
  • The Bear & Pheasant0.9 km
  • The Grapes1.0 km
  • Coach and Horses0.9 km
  • Okra Modern Indian0.9 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Nishads Restaurant0.9 km
  • The Soup Kitchen0.9 km
  • Cafe-Loaded0.9 km
  • Riverbank Restaurant0.7 km
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.9 km
  • + 27 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Ali's0.9 km
  • Highfields Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Oriental Tree0.9 km
  • Fountain House1.0 km
  • Wok Stop Stafford Ltd0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Stafford International Supermarket0.9 km
  • Iceland1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stafford0.5 km
  • Norton Bridge8.1 km
  • Penkridge8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Mansell Close0.1 km
  • Deans Park Court0.2 km
  • Deans Park Court0.2 km
  • Christie Avenue0.2 km
  • Kingsway0.3 km