Postcode ST16 1EG is located in an urban city, within the Doxey & Castletown area of Stafford in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Doxey & Holmcroft area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Doxey & Holmcroft is £49,883 per year. The median sale price in Doxey & Castletown is £220,000 (around £257 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £185,000 and £287,500. The nearest station is Stafford, about 0.9 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 an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,039 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Doxey & Holmcroft has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.7% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 17 ft away from ST16 1EG.
Doxey & Holmcroft near ST16 1EG 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Stafford | N/A | Walking directions to Stafford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Destination Park | Small | Walking directions to Destination Park |
| 0.2 mi | Castle View Park | Small | Walking directions to Castle View Park |
Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £257 per square foot) in Doxey & Castletown area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £350,000 | £268 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £207,500 | £263 |
| Terraced | 6 | £166,500 | £221 |
| Flats | 2 | £160,000 | £207 |
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 | £311,000 | £208,500 | £171,500 |
| 2026 | £385,000 | £215,000 | £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 | £273 | £223 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST16 1EG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr 2026 | 125, Doxey, Stafford, ST16 1EG | Detached | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 09 Dec 2025 | 213, Doxey, Stafford, ST16 1EG | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | 18, Walland Grove, Stafford, ST16 1XE | Terraced | Freehold | £157,500 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 7, Whimbrel Park, Stafford, ST16 1FW | Detached | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 13, Whimbrel Park, Stafford, ST16 1FW | Detached | Freehold | £450,000 |
In the ST16 1EG postcode area, located within Doxey & Holmcroft, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Doxey Academy | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Feb 2023. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Burleyfields Primary School | Free schools | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Tillington Manor Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Apr 2026. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ST16 1EG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Doxey Stores | Doxey, Stafford, ST16 1ER | Walking directions to Doxey Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Bradbury Rise Stores | Bradbury Rise, Stafford, ST16 1EL | Walking directions to Bradbury Rise Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Stafford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for ST16 1EG, 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 1EG records about 93 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 public order.
The median sale price around ST16 1EG in Doxey & Castletown is £220,000 (about £257 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to ST16 1EG, including Doxey Academy (Requires improvement), Burleyfields Primary School and Tillington Manor Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to ST16 1EG is Stafford, about 1,529 m away.
ST16 1EG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,039 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 1EG is Leigh Ingham (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tony Pearce (Green Party).