Postcode ST16 2EP is located in an urban city, within the Rowley ward of Stafford in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Rowley & Derrington area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rowley & Derrington is £60,394 per year. The nearest station is Stafford, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Victoria Park.
Rowley & Derrington has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,339 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.
Rowley & Derrington has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rowley & Derrington is £60,394 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 102 ft away from ST16 2EP.
Rowley & Derrington near ST16 2EP 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 56 recent sales, the median property price is £283,500 (about £288 per square foot) in Rowley area, with individual transactions ranging from £109,000 up to £925,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £387,500 | £299 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £257,500 | £272 |
| Terraced | 6 | £215,000 | £277 |
| Flats | 4 | £201,250 | £269 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £280,000 | £117,500 | £215,000 | £145,000 |
| 2017 | £340,000 | £130,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2018 | £315,000 | £120,500 | £220,000 | £173,500 |
| 2019 | £325,000 | £269,999 | £219,995 | £199,995 |
| 2020 | £332,250 | £274,999 | £252,498 | £222,500 |
| 2021 | £300,950 | £189,499 | £224,450 | £172,475 |
| 2022 | £305,225 | £163,750 | £237,225 | £197,950 |
| 2023 | £344,975 | £156,000 | £253,225 | £209,250 |
| 2024 | £372,000 | £185,000 | £245,000 | £227,000 |
| 2025 | £427,000 | £165,000 | £269,000 | £201,250 |
| 2026 | £345,000 | £227,500 | £233,250 | £225,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £213 | £214 | £193 | £197 |
| 2017 | £232 | £196 | £184 | £207 |
| 2018 | £226 | £173 | £209 | £198 |
| 2019 | £239 | £312 | £235 | £213 |
| 2020 | £240 | £333 | £188 | £187 |
| 2021 | £248 | £323 | £250 | £248 |
| 2022 | £275 | £258 | £284 | £306 |
| 2023 | £288 | £258 | £304 | £338 |
| 2024 | £298 | £239 | £256 | £315 |
| 2025 | £299 | £289 | £276 | £298 |
| 2026 | £261 | £220 | £283 | £213 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST16 2EP.
In the ST16 2EP postcode area, located within Rowley & Derrington, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST16 2EP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Chell Road, Stafford, ST16 2TF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Gaolgate Street, Stafford, ST16 2AD | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Foregate Street, Stafford, ST16 2QY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Greengate News | Greengate Street, Stafford, ST16 2HP | Walking directions to Greengate News |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | Newport Road, Stafford, ST16 2HF | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
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 2EP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Doug Rouxel
Rowley - Elected 4 May 2023
Leigh Ingham
Stafford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ST16 2EP records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around ST16 2EP in Rowley & Derrington is £283,500 (about £288 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to ST16 2EP, including Blessed William Howard Catholic School (Good), Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy (Requires improvement) and Doxey Primary and Nursery School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to ST16 2EP is Stafford, about 421 m away.
ST16 2EP scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,339 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 2EP is Leigh Ingham (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Doug Rouxel (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.