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ST16 2TW

Ebony Close

Doxey & Castletown

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Detailed insights for ST16 2TW

Overview

Postcode ST16 2TW is located in an urban city, within the Doxey & Castletown area 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 median sale price in Doxey & Castletown is £215,000 (around £257 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £185,000 and £285,000. The nearest station is Stafford, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Destination 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 17,039 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 48% least 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 232 ft away from ST16 2TW.

Flood risk

No risk

Doxey & Holmcroft near ST16 2TW 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 2TW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Stafford

N/A

Walking directions to Stafford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST16 2TW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miDestination ParkSmallWalking directions to Destination Park
0.4 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: £215,000
Price per sq ft: £257
Sales (last 12 months): 43
Typical range (middle 50%): £185K – £285K

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £257 per square foot) in Doxey & Castletown area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 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
Detached14£331,500£268
Semi-Detached20£205,000£263
Terraced7£170,000£221
Flats2£160,000£207

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£311,000£208,500£171,500
2026£367,500£210,000£174,000
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£273£223
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 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST16 2TW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST16 2TW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Aug 202611, Ebony Close, Stafford, ST16 2TWSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
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
14 May 202618, North Castle Street, Stafford, ST16 2EHTerracedFreehold£143,000

Schools

In the ST16 2TW postcode area, located within Doxey & Holmcroft, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for ST16 2TW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.6 miPrimaryDoxey AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Requires improvement
0.6 miPrimaryBurleyfields Primary SchoolFree schools
Unrated
0.6 miPrimarySt Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ST16 2TW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST16 2TW
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
0.4 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.

Band A£1,535
Band B£1,791
Band C£2,047
Band D£2,303
Band E£2,814
Band F£3,326
Band G£3,838
Band H£4,605

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 2TW, 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 Introduced2002-10-01

Frequently asked questions about ST16 2TW

Is ST16 2TW (Doxey & Holmcroft) safe?

The area around ST16 2TW 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 2TW?

The median sale price around ST16 2TW in Doxey & Castletown is £215,000 (about £257 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST16 2TW?

There are 8 schools close to ST16 2TW, including Doxey Academy (Requires improvement), Burleyfields Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to ST16 2TW?

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

How deprived is the area around ST16 2TW?

ST16 2TW scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,039 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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