Postcode ST16 2AF is located in an urban city, within the Doxey & Castletown area of Stafford in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Central Stafford area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 651.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 6.7× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Stafford is £44,366 per year. The median sale price in Doxey & Castletown is £220,000 (around £257 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £185,000 and £287,500. The nearest station is Stafford, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Victoria Park.
Central Stafford has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,292 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Central Stafford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 651.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Stafford is £44,366 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 232 ft away from ST16 2AF.
Central Stafford near ST16 2AF 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Stafford | N/A | Walking directions to Stafford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £257 per square foot) in Doxey & Castletown area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £350,000 | £268 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £207,500 | £263 |
| Terraced | 6 | £166,500 | £221 |
| Flats | 2 | £160,000 | £207 |
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 | £311,000 | £208,500 | £171,500 |
| 2026 | £385,000 | £215,000 | £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 | £273 | £223 |
There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST16 2AF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2026 | 18, Bonham House, South Street, Stafford, ST16 2DW | Flats | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 7, Sotherby House, South Street, Stafford, ST16 2DW | Flats | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 42A, Railway Street, Stafford, ST16 2DS | Other | Freehold | £167,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2026 | 16, Russell Street, Stafford, ST16 2DU | Terraced | Freehold | £157,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | 11, Russell Street, Stafford, ST16 2DU | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 |
In the ST16 2AF postcode area, located within Central Stafford, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 6 May 2026. | |
Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 6 May 2026
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Blessed William Howard Catholic School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Oct 2012. | |
Blessed William Howard Catholic School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 9 Oct 2012
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 May 2018. | |
St Paul's Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 May 2018
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8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ST16 2AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Greengate News | Greengate Street, Stafford, ST16 2HP | Walking directions to Greengate News |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | Newport Road, Stafford, ST16 2HF | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Chell Road, Stafford, ST16 2TF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Gaolgate Street, Stafford, ST16 2AD | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | European Mini Mart | Bailey Street, Stafford, ST16 2HL | Walking directions to European Mini Mart |
Annual council tax rates for Stafford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for ST16 2AF, 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 2AF records about 652 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around ST16 2AF in Doxey & Castletown is £220,000 (about £257 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to ST16 2AF, including Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy (Good), Blessed William Howard Catholic School (Good) and St Paul's Church of England Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to ST16 2AF is Stafford, about 113 m away.
ST16 2AF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,292 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 2AF is Leigh Ingham (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tony Pearce (Green Party).