Postcode insights

ST16 2TR

Timberfield Road

Doxey & Castletown

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Detailed insights for ST16 2TR

Overview

Postcode ST16 2TR is located in an urban city, within the Doxey & Castletown ward of Stafford in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Doxey & Holmcroft area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Doxey & Holmcroft is £49,883 per year. The nearest station is Stafford, about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Castle View Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Doxey & Holmcroft has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,801 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Doxey & Holmcroft has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.6%

Approximately 5.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Doxey & Holmcroft is £49,883 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 260 ft away from ST16 2TR.

Flood risk

No risk

Doxey & Holmcroft near ST16 2TR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stafford located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ST16 2TR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Stafford

N/A

Walking directions to Stafford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST16 2TR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCastle View ParkSmallWalking directions to Castle View Park

Area Profile

Population
282
Population density
825 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.14(+30%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.57(+82%)
Public order
8.97(+48%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.56(+17%)
Other crime
6.93(+235%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
226
80.14%
Indian
18
6.38%
Other White
12
4.26%
Other
8
2.84%
Chinese
6
2.13%
Total population: 282

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
40.89%
Level 3 (A level)
36
16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
14.22%
No qualifications
29
12.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.89%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
44
40.74%
Owns outright
40
37.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
11.11%
Other social rented
6
5.56%
Shared ownership
3
2.78%
Total households: 108

Property prices in Doxey & Castletown

Median price£238,750
Price per sq ft£262
Sales (last 12 months)40
Typical range (middle 50%)£192K – £345K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Doxey & Castletown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£345,000£266
Semi-Detached15£203,500£270
Terraced4£166,500£208
Flats2£103,500£205

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Doxey & Castletown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Doxey & Castletown.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Doxey & Castletown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Doxey & Castletown.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Doxey & Castletown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Doxey & Castletown in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST16 2TR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST16 2TR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Aug 202565, Mahogany Drive, Stafford, ST16 2TSDetachedFreehold£385,000
06 Jun 20253, Mahogany Drive, Stafford, ST16 2TSSemi-DetachedFreehold£222,500
11 Jul 20258, Spruce Way, Stafford, ST16 2TUSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
09 May 202518, Spruce Way, Stafford, ST16 2TUTerracedFreehold£210,000
17 Apr 202522, Spruce Way, Stafford, ST16 2TUTerracedFreehold£210,000

Schools

In the ST16 2TR postcode area, located within Doxey & Holmcroft, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST16 2TR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryDoxey Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryDoxey AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.6 miPrimarySt Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST16 2TR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST16 2TR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLidlForegate Street, Stafford, ST16 2QYWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miFarmfoods2 Greyfriars Way, Stafford, ST16 2SDWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.3 miSainsbury'sChell Road, Stafford, ST16 2TFWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miLondisSnows Yard, Stafford, ST16 2PGWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miIcelandGaolgate Street, Stafford, ST16 2ADWalking directions to Iceland

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Stafford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,474
Band B£1,720
Band C£1,965
Band D£2,211
Band E£2,702
Band F£3,193
Band G£3,685
Band H£4,422

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for ST16 2TR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Tony Pearce

Doxey & Castletown - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Leigh Ingham

Stafford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictStaffordE07000197
Parliamentary ConstituencyStaffordE14001513
WardDoxey & CastletownE05010483
ParishStafford, unparished areaE43000132
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Doxey & HolmcroftE02006194
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stafford 007DE01029750
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced2001-12-01

Frequently asked questions about ST16 2TR

Is ST16 2TR (Doxey & Holmcroft) safe?

The area around ST16 2TR records about 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 public order.

What is the average house price near ST16 2TR?

The median sale price around ST16 2TR in Doxey & Holmcroft is £238,750 (about £262 per square foot) based on 40 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST16 2TR?

There are 10 schools close to ST16 2TR, including Doxey Primary and Nursery School (Requires improvement), Doxey Academy and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to ST16 2TR?

The closest station to ST16 2TR is Stafford, about 818 m away.

How deprived is the area around ST16 2TR?

ST16 2TR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,801 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST16 2TR (Doxey & Holmcroft) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stafford covering ST16 2TR is Leigh Ingham (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tony Pearce (Green Party).

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Data Sources

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.