Postcode insights

ST16 1DD

Newport Road

Rowley

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Detailed insights for ST16 1DD

Overview

Postcode ST16 1DD is located in an urban city, within the Rowley ward of Stafford in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Rowley & Derrington area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rowley & Derrington is £60,394 per year. The nearest station is Stafford, about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Stafford Castle Grounds.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Rowley & Derrington has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,438 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Rowley & Derrington has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.4%

Approximately 8.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Rowley & Derrington is £60,394 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 75 ft away from ST16 1DD.

Flood risk

No risk

Rowley & Derrington near ST16 1DD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stafford located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ST16 1DD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Stafford

N/A

Walking directions to Stafford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST16 1DD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miStafford Castle GroundsLargeWalking directions to Stafford Castle Grounds
0.5 miRowley Park Sports StadiumLargeWalking directions to Rowley Park Sports Stadium

Area Profile

Population
526
Population density
2,419.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.41(+71%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.93(+50%)
Public order
9.21(+52%)
Drugs
4.6(+72%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
440
84.13%
Indian
18
3.44%
Other White
13
2.49%
African
12
2.29%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
1.72%
Total population: 523

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
205
46.7%
Level 3 (A level)
66
15.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
57
12.98%
No qualifications
47
10.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
7.29%
Total 16+ residents: 439

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
123
51.68%
Owns with a mortgage
72
30.25%
Other social rented
18
7.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
5.88%
Shared ownership
5
2.1%
Total households: 238

Property prices in Rowley

Median price£283,500
Price per sq ft£288
Sales (last 12 months)56
Typical range (middle 50%)£238K – £399K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £283,500 (about £288 per square foot) in Rowley area, with individual transactions ranging from £109,000 up to £925,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rowley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£387,500£299
Semi-Detached20£257,500£272
Terraced6£215,000£277
Flats4£201,250£269

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rowley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rowley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,000£117,500£215,000£145,000
2017£340,000£130,000£190,000£190,000
2018£315,000£120,500£220,000£173,500
2019£325,000£269,999£219,995£199,995
2020£332,250£274,999£252,498£222,500
2021£300,950£189,499£224,450£172,475
2022£305,225£163,750£237,225£197,950
2023£344,975£156,000£253,225£209,250
2024£372,000£185,000£245,000£227,000
2025£427,000£165,000£269,000£201,250
2026£345,000£227,500£233,250£225,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rowley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rowley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£213£214£193£197
2017£232£196£184£207
2018£226£173£209£198
2019£239£312£235£213
2020£240£333£188£187
2021£248£323£250£248
2022£275£258£284£306
2023£288£258£304£338
2024£298£239£256£315
2025£299£289£276£298
2026£261£220£283£213
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rowley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rowley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST16 1DD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST16 1DD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Feb 2026198, West Way, Stafford, ST17 9YGTerracedFreehold£178,000
27 Mar 202633, Dryden Crescent, Stafford, ST17 9YHSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
07 Nov 20257, Dryden Crescent, Stafford, ST17 9YHTerracedFreehold£155,000
24 Sept 202530, Dryden Crescent, Stafford, ST17 9YHSemi-DetachedFreehold£183,000
25 Apr 202526, Dryden Crescent, Stafford, ST17 9YHTerracedFreehold£193,000

Schools

In the ST16 1DD postcode area, located within Rowley & Derrington, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST16 1DD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryKing Edward VI High SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryCastlechurch Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miSecondaryBlessed William Howard Catholic SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST16 1DD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST16 1DD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSparWestway, Stafford, ST17 9YFWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miMorrisons DailyWestway, Stafford, ST17 9YFWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Stafford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,474
Band B£1,720
Band C£1,965
Band D£2,211
Band E£2,702
Band F£3,193
Band G£3,685
Band H£4,422

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for ST16 1DD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Doug Rouxel

Rowley - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Leigh Ingham

Stafford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictStaffordE07000197
Parliamentary ConstituencyStaffordE14001513
WardRowleyE05010496
ParishStafford, unparished areaE43000132
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rowley & DerringtonE02006199
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stafford 012CE01029737
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST16 1DD

Is ST16 1DD (Rowley & Derrington) safe?

The area around ST16 1DD records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near ST16 1DD?

The median sale price around ST16 1DD in Rowley & Derrington is £283,500 (about £288 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST16 1DD?

There are 11 schools close to ST16 1DD, including King Edward VI High School, Castlechurch Primary School (Good) and Blessed William Howard Catholic School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to ST16 1DD?

The closest station to ST16 1DD is Stafford, about 1,074 m away.

How deprived is the area around ST16 1DD?

ST16 1DD scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,438 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST16 1DD (Rowley & Derrington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stafford covering ST16 1DD is Leigh Ingham (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Doug Rouxel (Green Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.