Postcode ST16 1DU is located in an urban city, within the Doxey & Castletown ward of Stafford in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Doxey & Holmcroft area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Doxey & Holmcroft is £49,883 per year. The nearest station is Stafford, about 1.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Destination Park.
Doxey & Holmcroft has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,122 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Doxey & Holmcroft has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 47.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Doxey & Holmcroft is £49,883 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 68 ft away from ST16 1DU.
Doxey & Holmcroft near ST16 1DU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stafford located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Destination Park | Small | Walking directions to Destination Park |
| 0.4 mi | Castle View Park | Small | Walking directions to Castle View Park |
Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £238,750 (about £262 per square foot) in Doxey & Castletown area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £345,000 | £266 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £203,500 | £270 |
| Terraced | 4 | £166,500 | £208 |
| Flats | 2 | £103,500 | £205 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £250,000 | £138,000 | £156,375 |
| 2017 | £251,000 | £152,500 | £133,000 |
| 2018 | £267,500 | £150,500 | £120,000 |
| 2019 | £283,995 | £157,000 | £120,500 |
| 2020 | £295,000 | £167,500 | £131,500 |
| 2021 | £273,750 | £175,000 | £160,000 |
| 2022 | £305,000 | £175,000 | £162,500 |
| 2023 | £343,000 | £192,500 | £160,000 |
| 2024 | £315,000 | £192,500 | £140,500 |
| 2025 | £318,000 | £208,500 | £171,500 |
| 2026 | £385,000 | £207,500 | £178,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £189 | £179 | £172 |
| 2017 | £205 | £183 | £163 |
| 2018 | £209 | £213 | £184 |
| 2019 | £205 | £206 | £163 |
| 2020 | £197 | £189 | £174 |
| 2021 | £231 | £185 | £183 |
| 2022 | £259 | £232 | £202 |
| 2023 | £260 | £250 | £208 |
| 2024 | £255 | £242 | £202 |
| 2025 | £261 | £249 | £210 |
| 2026 | £265 | £254 | £218 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST16 1DU.
In the ST16 1DU postcode area, located within Doxey & Holmcroft, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST16 1DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bradbury Rise Stores | Bradbury Rise, Stafford, ST16 1EL | Walking directions to Bradbury Rise Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Doxey Stores | Doxey, Stafford, ST16 1ER | Walking directions to Doxey Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Stafford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for ST16 1DU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tony Pearce
Doxey & Castletown - Elected 4 May 2023
Leigh Ingham
Stafford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ST16 1DU records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 public order.
The median sale price around ST16 1DU in Doxey & Holmcroft is £238,750 (about £262 per square foot) based on 40 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to ST16 1DU, including Doxey Primary and Nursery School (Requires improvement), Doxey Academy and Tillington Manor Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
ST16 1DU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,122 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Stafford covering ST16 1DU is Leigh Ingham (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tony Pearce (Green Party).
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.