Postcode ST16 1HW 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 1.1 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 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.
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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 98 ft away from ST16 1HW.
Doxey & Holmcroft near ST16 1HW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Destination Park | Small | Walking directions to Destination Park |
| 0.3 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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST16 1HW.
In the ST16 1HW 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 1HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bradbury Rise Stores | Bradbury Rise, Stafford, ST16 1EL | Walking directions to Bradbury Rise Stores |
| 0.1 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 1HW, 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 1HW 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 1HW 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 1HW, including Doxey Primary and Nursery School (Requires improvement), Doxey Academy and Tillington Manor Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
ST16 1HW 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).
The Member of Parliament for Stafford covering ST16 1HW 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.