Postcode insights

ST16 1QZ

Harcourt Way

Holmcroft

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Detailed insights for ST16 1QZ

Overview

Postcode ST16 1QZ is located in an urban city, within the Holmcroft ward of Stafford in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Stafford Common & Great Bridgeford area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stafford Common & Great Bridgeford is £58,482 per year. The nearest station is Stafford, about 1.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Woodlands Road.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
17.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

3/10

Stafford Common & Great Bridgeford has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,031 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Stafford Common & Great Bridgeford has a low crime rate, with approximately 35 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.1%

Approximately 17.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Stafford Common & Great Bridgeford is £58,482 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 88 ft away from ST16 1QZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Stafford Common & Great Bridgeford near ST16 1QZ 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST16 1QZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWoodlands RoadMediumWalking directions to Woodlands Road
0.5 miParkside - Playing FieldsSmallWalking directions to Parkside - Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
4,974.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.2(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.92(-54%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.46(-66%)
Public order
1.84(-70%)
Burglary
1.84(-55%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
247
85.76%
Other White
20
6.94%
Indian
5
1.74%
Other
5
1.74%
Caribbean
4
1.39%
Total population: 288

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
57
23.85%
No qualifications
54
22.59%
Level 3 (A level)
40
16.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
14.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
10.04%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
52
40.31%
Owns with a mortgage
37
28.68%
Other social rented
13
10.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.08%
Social rents from council
9
6.98%
Total households: 129

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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST16 1QZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST16 1QZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 20259, Harcourt Way, Stafford, ST16 1QZSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
26 Mar 202517, Harcourt Way, Stafford, ST16 1QZDetachedFreehold£290,000
18 Dec 202536, Crab Lane, Stafford, ST16 1SASemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
18 Dec 202535, Carder Avenue, Stafford, ST16 1QUSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
02 Oct 202510, Crab Lane, Stafford, ST16 1SBSemi-DetachedFreehold£241,000

Schools

In the ST16 1QZ postcode area, located within Stafford Common & Great Bridgeford, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST16 1QZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableMarshlands SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableGreenhallAcademy special converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryTillington Manor Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST16 1QZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST16 1QZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCostcutterFirst Avenue, Stafford, ST16 1QEWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miThe Co-operative FoodFirst Avenue, Stafford, ST16 1QEWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodHolmcroft Road, Stafford, ST16 1JBWalking 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 1QZ, 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)Stafford Common & Great BridgefordE02006193
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stafford 006DE01029751
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST16 1QZ

Is ST16 1QZ (Stafford Common & Great Bridgeford) safe?

The area around ST16 1QZ records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 1QZ?

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

What schools are near ST16 1QZ?

There are 5 schools close to ST16 1QZ, including Marshlands School (Good), Greenhall and Tillington Manor Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST16 1QZ?

ST16 1QZ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,031 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST16 1QZ (Stafford Common & Great Bridgeford) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stafford covering ST16 1QZ 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.