Postcode insights

ST16 1FW

Whimbrel Park

Doxey & Castletown

Interactive map showing ST16 1FW and surrounding area

Detailed insights for ST16 1FW

Overview

Postcode ST16 1FW 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 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 nearest station is Stafford, about 1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Destination Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
21%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Doxey & Holmcroft has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,801 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Doxey & Holmcroft has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21%

Approximately 21.0% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Doxey & Holmcroft is £49,883 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from ST16 1FW.

Flood risk

Low

Doxey & Holmcroft near ST16 1FW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for ST16 1FW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Stafford

N/A

Walking directions to Stafford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST16 1FW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miDestination ParkSmallWalking directions to Destination Park
0.2 miCastle View ParkSmallWalking directions to Castle View Park

Area Profile

Population
537
Population density
3,138.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.14(+30%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.57(+82%)
Public order
8.97(+48%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.56(+17%)
Other crime
6.93(+235%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
463
86.87%
Other White
29
5.44%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
1.88%
Indian
8
1.5%
Caribbean
7
1.31%
Total population: 533

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
139
34.84%
Level 3 (A level)
78
19.55%
No qualifications
73
18.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
13.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
7.52%
Total 16+ residents: 399

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
74
34.58%
Owns outright
55
25.7%
Other social rented
38
17.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
16.36%
Social rents from council
7
3.27%
Total households: 214

Property prices in Doxey & Castletown

Median price£238,750
Price per sq ft£262
Sales (last 12 months)40
Typical range (middle 50%)£192K – £345K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Doxey & Castletown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£345,000£266
Semi-Detached15£203,500£270
Terraced4£166,500£208
Flats2£103,500£205

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Doxey & Castletown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Doxey & Castletown.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Doxey & Castletown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Doxey & Castletown.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Doxey & Castletown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Doxey & Castletown in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST16 1FW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST16 1FW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Apr 20267, Whimbrel Park, Stafford, ST16 1FWDetachedFreehold£385,000
27 Feb 202613, Whimbrel Park, Stafford, ST16 1FWDetachedFreehold£450,000
04 Apr 202617, Lapwing Place, Stafford, ST16 1FXDetachedFreehold£407,000
06 Mar 20268, Lapwing Place, Stafford, ST16 1FXDetachedFreehold£400,000
12 Aug 202513, Lapwing Place, Stafford, ST16 1FXDetachedFreehold£410,000

Schools

In the ST16 1FW postcode area, located within Doxey & Holmcroft, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST16 1FW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryDoxey Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.1 miPrimaryDoxey AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST16 1FW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miDoxey StoresDoxey, Stafford, ST16 1ERWalking directions to Doxey Stores
0.1 miBradbury Rise StoresBradbury Rise, Stafford, ST16 1ELWalking directions to Bradbury Rise Stores

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 1FW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Tony Pearce

Doxey & Castletown - 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
WardDoxey & CastletownE05010483
ParishDoxeyE04009021
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Doxey & HolmcroftE02006194
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stafford 007DE01029750
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced2018-07-01

Frequently asked questions about ST16 1FW

Is ST16 1FW (Doxey & Holmcroft) safe?

The area around ST16 1FW 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.

What is the average house price near ST16 1FW?

The median sale price around ST16 1FW in Doxey & Holmcroft is £238,750 (about £262 per square foot) based on 40 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST16 1FW?

There are 2 schools close to ST16 1FW, including Doxey Primary and Nursery School (Requires improvement) and Doxey Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to ST16 1FW?

The closest station to ST16 1FW is Stafford, about 1,561 m away.

How deprived is the area around ST16 1FW?

ST16 1FW scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,801 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST16 1FW (Doxey & Holmcroft) in Parliament and on the local council?

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