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ST16 1JE

Holmcroft Road

Holmcroft

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Detailed insights for ST16 1JE

Overview

Postcode ST16 1JE is located in an urban city, within the Holmcroft ward of Stafford in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Doxey & Holmcroft area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% 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 1.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Woodlands Road.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

3/10

Doxey & Holmcroft has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,497 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Doxey & Holmcroft has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% 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 165 ft away from ST16 1JE.

Flood risk

No risk

Doxey & Holmcroft near ST16 1JE 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST16 1JE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWoodlands RoadMediumWalking directions to Woodlands Road
0.1 miPitt Street, Doorstep Green, Friendship GardenSmallWalking directions to Pitt Street, Doorstep Green, Friendship Garden

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
3,541.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.81(-28%)
Shoplifting
6.8(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.56(-24%)
Public order
3.09(-49%)
Burglary
3.09(-24%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
275
91.06%
Other White
20
6.62%
Irish
3
0.99%
Other
3
0.99%
Roma
1
0.33%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
35.83%
Level 3 (A level)
40
16.67%
No qualifications
38
15.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
12.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.75%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
53
40.15%
Owns outright
48
36.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
18.94%
Shared ownership
2
1.52%
Other social rented
2
1.52%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Holmcroft

Median price£233,000
Price per sq ft£250
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £260K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £233,000 (about £250 per square foot) in Holmcroft area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Holmcroft over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£280,000£282
Semi-Detached34£220,000£257
Terraced16£197,500£202
Flats7£108,000£245

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Holmcroft

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holmcroft.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190,750£100,000£143,000£134,000
2017£237,000£75,000£150,000£141,000
2018£242,500£221,000£152,975£142,000
2019£225,000£236,500£163,000£165,000
2020£230,000£115,000£168,000£149,500
2021£230,000£133,000£170,000£160,000
2022£297,500£182,500£200,000£207,500
2023£250,000£88,500£195,000£195,000
2024£273,750£115,000£200,000£190,000
2025£290,000£120,000£210,000£180,000
2026£307,500£176,500£222,000£205,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holmcroft.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holmcroft.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184£141£164£169
2017£212£158£178£157
2018£218£279£173£150
2019£229£276£186£183
2020£244£258£200£175
2021£235£232£213£178
2022£279£267£218£209
2023£285£191£239£226
2024£248£247£236£226
2025£293£255£258£229
2026£279£266£255£202
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holmcroft.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST16 1JE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST16 1JE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 2026Roma, Holmcroft Road, Stafford, ST16 1JBDetachedFreehold£480,000
14 Feb 20252, Bramall Close, Stafford, ST16 1YQDetachedFreehold£300,000
04 Feb 202632, Bramall Lane, Stafford, ST16 1JDSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
28 Apr 20261, Brooklands Grove, Stafford, ST16 1GADetachedFreehold£340,000
02 Sept 202531, Second Avenue, Stafford, ST16 1PPSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000

Schools

In the ST16 1JE postcode area, located within Doxey & Holmcroft, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST16 1JE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryTillington Manor Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableGreenhallAcademy special converter

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableMarshlands SchoolCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST16 1JE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST16 1JE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miThe Co-operative FoodHolmcroft Road, Stafford, ST16 1JBWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miThe Co-operative FoodStone Road, Stafford, ST16 1LAWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miBargain Booze PlusStone Road, Stafford, ST16 1LAWalking directions to Bargain Booze Plus
0.2 miBest-oneStone Road, Stafford, ST16 1LAWalking directions to Best-one
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodFirst Avenue, Stafford, ST16 1QEWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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

Local councillors

Bryan Michael Cross

Holmcroft - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frank Douglas Joseph James

Holmcroft - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Leigh Ingham

Stafford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictStaffordE07000197
Parliamentary ConstituencyStaffordE14001513
WardHolmcroftE05010490
ParishStafford, unparished areaE43000132
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Doxey & HolmcroftE02006194
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stafford 007CE01029721
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST16 1JE

Is ST16 1JE (Doxey & Holmcroft) safe?

The area around ST16 1JE records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 1JE?

The median sale price around ST16 1JE in Doxey & Holmcroft is £233,000 (about £250 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST16 1JE?

There are 9 schools close to ST16 1JE, including Tillington Manor Primary School, Greenhall and Marshlands School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST16 1JE?

ST16 1JE scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,497 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Stafford covering ST16 1JE is Leigh Ingham (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Bryan Michael Cross (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Frank Douglas Joseph James (Labour 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.