Postcode ST16 3BQ is located in an urban city, within the Common ward of Stafford in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Central Stafford area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.8 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 Central Stafford is £44,366 per year. The nearest station is Stafford, about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Pitt Street, Doorstep Green, Friendship Garden.
Central Stafford has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,077 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Central Stafford has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.3% 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 264 ft away from ST16 3BQ.
Central Stafford near ST16 3BQ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Stafford | N/A | Walking directions to Stafford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Pitt Street, Doorstep Green, Friendship Garden | Small | Walking directions to Pitt Street, Doorstep Green, Friendship Garden |
Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £194 per square foot) in Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £375,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £225,000 | £241 |
| Terraced | 34 | £169,000 | £190 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £148,250 | £173 |
| Flats | 15 | £110,000 | £221 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £245,000 | £132,000 | £150,000 | £125,000 |
| 2017 | £235,000 | £90,500 | £140,000 | £118,975 |
| 2018 | £230,000 | £82,000 | £157,250 | £125,000 |
| 2019 | £270,000 | £86,000 | £140,000 | £131,000 |
| 2020 | £232,500 | £105,000 | £166,000 | £123,000 |
| 2021 | £277,500 | £92,500 | £150,000 | £135,000 |
| 2022 | £289,000 | £89,000 | £165,000 | £146,500 |
| 2023 | £225,000 | £100,000 | £201,000 | £160,000 |
| 2024 | £306,500 | £105,000 | £192,500 | £158,000 |
| 2025 | £277,500 | £115,000 | £197,500 | £162,000 |
| 2026 | £225,000 | £109,000 | £150,000 | £170,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £197 | £171 | £137 | £137 |
| 2017 | £197 | £175 | £159 | £137 |
| 2018 | £205 | £163 | £163 | £138 |
| 2019 | £223 | £190 | £157 | £143 |
| 2020 | £221 | £177 | £211 | £139 |
| 2021 | £247 | £186 | £173 | £155 |
| 2022 | £259 | £172 | £175 | £169 |
| 2023 | £186 | £197 | £204 | £184 |
| 2024 | £242 | £201 | £182 | £171 |
| 2025 | £281 | £197 | £173 | £187 |
| 2026 | £176 | £244 | £202 | £175 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST16 3BQ.
In the ST16 3BQ postcode area, located within Central Stafford, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST16 3BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda Express | Eccleshall Road, Stafford, ST16 2SL | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Stone Road, Stafford, ST16 2RS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Polski Sklep Stafford | Marston Road, Stafford, ST16 3BS | Walking directions to Polski Sklep Stafford |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | 2 Greyfriars Way, Stafford, ST16 2SD | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Snows Yard, Stafford, ST16 2PG | Walking directions to Londis |
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 3BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Aidan Thomas Arthur Godfrey
Common - Elected 4 May 2023
Leigh Ingham
Stafford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ST16 3BQ records about 92 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around ST16 3BQ in Central Stafford is £150,000 (about £194 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to ST16 3BQ, including St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Good), John Wheeldon Primary Academy (Good) and Tillington Manor Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to ST16 3BQ is Stafford, about 1,369 m away.
ST16 3BQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,077 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 3BQ is Leigh Ingham (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Aidan Thomas Arthur Godfrey (Labour and Co-operative 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.