Postcode ST16 2BS 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 504.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Stafford is £44,366 per year. The nearest station is Stafford located about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Victoria Park.
Central Stafford has a 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 504.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 171 ft away from ST16 2BS.
Central Stafford near ST16 2BS has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 88 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Forebridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £347,500 |
| Flats | 18 | £147,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £233,000 |
| Terraced | 39 | £190,000 |
10 year median price trend in Forebridge
In the ST16 2BS postcode area, located within Central Stafford, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST16 2BS
| 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 | One Stop | Alexandra Road, Stafford, ST17 4AW | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Hunters Row, Stafford, ST16 2AD | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Queensway, Stafford, ST16 3TA | Walking directions to Asda |
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.