Postcode insights

ST16 3DU

Common

Stafford

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Detailed insights for ST16 3DU

Overview

Postcode ST16 3DU 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 175.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× 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 1 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
176
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
87%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Central Stafford has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,243 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Stafford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 175.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

87%

Approximately 87.0% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Central Stafford is £44,366 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 17 ft away from ST16 3DU.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Stafford near ST16 3DU 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ST16 3DU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Stafford

N/A

Walking directions to Stafford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST16 3DU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPitt Street, Doorstep Green, Friendship GardenSmallWalking directions to Pitt Street, Doorstep Green, Friendship Garden

Area Profile

Population
144
Population density
4,811 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
70.95(+83%)
Anti-social behaviour
42.13(+291%)
Public order
30.3(+400%)
Criminal damage and arson
26.61(+265%)
Shoplifting
14.78(+70%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
119
85%
Other White
9
6.43%
Irish
6
4.29%
Pakistani
1
0.71%
African
1
0.71%
Total population: 140

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
63
48.46%
Level 4+ (Degree)
16
12.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
11.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
9.23%
Apprenticeship
10
7.69%
Total 16+ residents: 130

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
70
60.87%
Social rents from council
30
26.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.22%
Owns with a mortgage
5
4.35%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.74%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Common

Median price£150,000
Price per sq ft£194
Sales (last 12 months)58
Typical range (middle 50%)£123K – £175K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£225,000£241
Terraced34£169,000£190
Semi-Detached6£148,250£173
Flats15£110,000£221

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Common

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Common.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Common.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Common.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Common.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Common in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST16 3DU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST16 3DU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Sept 202511, Yarlet Croft, Stafford, ST16 3HXTerracedFreehold£168,000
19 Jan 202673, Cooperative Street, Stafford, ST16 3DATerracedFreehold£180,000
10 Mar 20269, Lime Tree Avenue, Stafford, ST16 2RRTerracedFreehold£145,000
17 Nov 202513, Lime Tree Avenue, Stafford, ST16 2RRTerracedFreehold£143,000
15 Aug 20255, Lime Tree Avenue, Stafford, ST16 2RRTerracedFreehold£78,000

Schools

In the ST16 3DU postcode area, located within Central Stafford, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST16 3DU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryTillington Manor Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryJohn Wheeldon Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST16 3DU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST16 3DU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressStone Road, Stafford, ST16 2RSWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miAsda ExpressEccleshall Road, Stafford, ST16 2SLWalking directions to Asda Express
0.3 miPolski Sklep StaffordMarston Road, Stafford, ST16 3BSWalking directions to Polski Sklep Stafford
0.3 miMorrisons DailyGaol Road, Stafford, ST16 3FYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodStone Road, Stafford, ST16 1LAWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 3DU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Aidan Thomas Arthur Godfrey

Common - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Leigh Ingham

Stafford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictStaffordE07000197
Parliamentary ConstituencyStaffordE14001513
WardCommonE05010481
ParishStafford, unparished areaE43000132
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central StaffordE02006197
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stafford 010BE01029691
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced2025-07-01

Frequently asked questions about ST16 3DU

Is ST16 3DU (Central Stafford) safe?

The area around ST16 3DU records about 176 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.

What is the average house price near ST16 3DU?

The median sale price around ST16 3DU in Central Stafford is £150,000 (about £194 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST16 3DU?

There are 9 schools close to ST16 3DU, including St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Good), Tillington Manor Primary School and John Wheeldon Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to ST16 3DU?

The closest station to ST16 3DU is Stafford, about 1,568 m away.

How deprived is the area around ST16 3DU?

ST16 3DU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,243 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST16 3DU (Central Stafford) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stafford covering ST16 3DU 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).

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.