Postcode ST16 2EG is located in an urban city, within the Doxey & Castletown 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 0.3 miles away. There are 6 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 3.7% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 138 ft away from ST16 2EG.
Central Stafford near ST16 2EG 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Stafford | N/A | Walking directions to Stafford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £238,750 (about £262 per square foot) in Doxey & Castletown area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £345,000 | £266 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £203,500 | £270 |
| Terraced | 4 | £166,500 | £208 |
| Flats | 2 | £103,500 | £205 |
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 | £318,000 | £208,500 | £171,500 |
| 2026 | £385,000 | £207,500 | £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 | £254 | £218 |
There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST16 2EG.
In the ST16 2EG postcode area, located within Central Stafford, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST16 2EG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 | Lidl | Foregate Street, Stafford, ST16 2QY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Snows Yard, Stafford, ST16 2PG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Greengate News | Greengate Street, Stafford, ST16 2HP | Walking directions to Greengate News |
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 2EG, 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 2EG 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 2EG in Central Stafford is £238,750 (about £262 per square foot) based on 40 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to ST16 2EG, including Blessed William Howard Catholic School (Good), Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy (Requires improvement) and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to ST16 2EG is Stafford, about 492 m away.
ST16 2EG 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 2EG is Leigh Ingham (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tony Pearce (Green 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.