ST16 1DL is a safe, established residential area on Merlon Court, 0.2km from Dean's Hill in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Highfields & Western Downs ward and the Stafford constituency.
For serious buyers, ST16 1DL 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £370k, up 8.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ST16 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00151519 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERLON COURT, ST16 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERLON COURT, ST16 1DL.
527
47
£ 52,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST16 1DL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates ST16 1DL — age 47, 82% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £370k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 8.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST16 1DL. 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
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 230,000
5 sales · Mean £ 217,600
Detached
£ 349,950
26 sales · Mean £ 349,185
Flat
£ 249,950
1 sales · Mean £ 249,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST16 1DL 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.
school Local Schools
Blessed William Howard Catholic School
King Edward VI High School
Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy
Castlechurch Primary School
St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School
St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Doxey Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Gym &Tonic0.2 km
- Pauls News0.9 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc1.0 km
- The Oatcake Kitchen0.3 km
- W H Smith0.5 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Bridgewood House0.8 km
- The Swan Hotel0.9 km
- Bridgewood House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Casa1.0 km
- Stafford Bowling Club0.3 km
- The Bear & Pheasant0.9 km
- The Grapes1.0 km
- Coach and Horses0.9 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Nishads Restaurant0.9 km
- Thawa Bridge1.0 km
- The Old Library Bar and Grill1.0 km
- The Soup Kitchen0.9 km
- Cafe-Loaded1.0 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Marks and Spencer1.0 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Stafford International Supermarket0.9 km
- Iceland1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Ali's0.9 km
- Highfields Fish Bar0.8 km
- Oriental Tree0.8 km
- Fountain House0.9 km
- Peppers1.0 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford0.5 km
- Norton Bridge8.1 km
- Penkridge8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Deans Park Court0.1 km
- Deans Park Court0.1 km
- Mansell Close0.2 km
- Kingsway0.2 km
- Deanshill Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST161DL · Data under Open Government Licence