Postcode ST16 1LJ 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Doxey & Holmcroft is £49,883 per year. The nearest station is Stafford located about 1.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest medium park is Woodlands Road.
Doxey & Holmcroft has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,562 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.
Doxey & Holmcroft has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
The average income per household in Doxey & Holmcroft is £49,883 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 255 ft away from ST16 1LJ.
Doxey & Holmcroft near ST16 1LJ 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Woodlands Road | Medium | Walking directions to Woodlands Road |
| 0.3 mi | Parkside Fields | Small | Walking directions to Parkside Fields |
| 0.5 mi | Parkside - Bottom Park | Small | Walking directions to Parkside - Bottom Park |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £212,500 in Holmcroft area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £550,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £263,500 |
| Flats | 10 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £215,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Holmcroft
In the ST16 1LJ postcode area, located within Doxey & Holmcroft, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST16 1LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | First Avenue, Stafford, ST16 1QE | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | First Avenue, Stafford, ST16 1QE | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Parkside Stores | 6-7 Parkside Avenue, Stafford, ST16 1TQ | Walking directions to Parkside 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.