Postcode ST16 2AJ is located in an urban city, within the Forebridge ward 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 nearest station is Stafford, about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 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 8,465 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% 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 18.9% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 159 ft away from ST16 2AJ.
Central Stafford near ST16 2AJ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 119 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £239 per square foot) in Forebridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £325,000 | £320 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £259,995 | £260 |
| Terraced | 34 | £190,000 | £186 |
| Flats | 15 | £115,750 | £204 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £176,500 | £179,950 | £136,000 | £130,500 |
| 2017 | £490,000 | £150,000 | £159,500 | £129,000 |
| 2018 | £195,000 | £137,475 | £191,000 | £136,250 |
| 2019 | £305,000 | £132,250 | £197,510 | £142,500 |
| 2020 | £357,000 | £144,000 | £165,000 | £155,000 |
| 2021 | £289,950 | £117,500 | £238,495 | £165,000 |
| 2022 | £362,995 | £121,250 | £244,995 | £205,000 |
| 2023 | £339,995 | £168,500 | £264,995 | £180,000 |
| 2024 | £375,000 | £133,000 | £250,000 | £212,255 |
| 2025 | £324,700 | £144,500 | £259,995 | £195,000 |
| 2026 | £343,000 | £113,250 | £250,000 | £186,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £152 | £288 | £143 | £134 |
| 2017 | £220 | £219 | £168 | £149 |
| 2018 | £225 | £190 | £170 | £144 |
| 2019 | £212 | £216 | £182 | £147 |
| 2020 | £176 | £183 | £174 | £155 |
| 2021 | £276 | £192 | £224 | £171 |
| 2022 | £284 | £190 | £279 | £198 |
| 2023 | £283 | £246 | £274 | £180 |
| 2024 | £287 | £211 | £276 | £204 |
| 2025 | £320 | £207 | £276 | £188 |
| 2026 | £294 | £147 | £229 | £207 |
There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST16 2AJ.
In the ST16 2AJ postcode area, located within Central Stafford, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST16 2AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Greengate News | Greengate Street, Stafford, ST16 2HP | Walking directions to Greengate News |
| 0.1 mi | European Mini Mart | Bailey Street, Stafford, ST16 2HL | Walking directions to European Mini Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Gaolgate Street, Stafford, ST16 2AD | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Newport Road, Stafford, ST16 2HF | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Queensway, Stafford, ST16 3AE | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 2AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Julian Thorley
Forebridge - Elected 4 May 2023
Leigh Ingham
Stafford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ST16 2AJ 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around ST16 2AJ in Central Stafford is £240,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to ST16 2AJ, including Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy (Requires improvement), St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School (Outstanding) and St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to ST16 2AJ is Stafford, about 340 m away.
ST16 2AJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,465 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 2AJ is Leigh Ingham (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Julian Thorley (Labour and Co-operative 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.