Postcode insights

ST16 3FE

Richards Avenue

Littleworth

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Detailed insights for ST16 3FE

Overview

Postcode ST16 3FE is located in an urban city, within the Littleworth ward of Stafford in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Stafford North East area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102.5 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 Stafford North East is £46,556 per year. The nearest station is Stafford, about 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Hospital Field.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
61.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Stafford North East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,461 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Stafford North East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

61.8%

Approximately 61.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Stafford North East is £46,556 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST16 3FE.

Flood risk

No risk

Stafford North East near ST16 3FE 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 no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST16 3FE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHospital FieldSmallWalking directions to Hospital Field
0.3 miLittleworth ParkSmallWalking directions to Littleworth Park

Area Profile

Population
198
Population density
2,229.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.1(+55%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.38(+34%)
Public order
11.06(+83%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.37(+1%)
Other theft
5.53(-3%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
174
87%
Indian
10
5%
Other White
10
5%
Other Asian
2
1%
African
1
0.5%
Total population: 200

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
54
30.34%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
29.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
12.92%
Level 3 (A level)
23
12.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
8.99%
Total 16+ residents: 178

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
55
44.72%
Social rents from council
21
17.07%
Owns with a mortgage
20
16.26%
Owns outright
14
11.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.76%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Littleworth

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£256
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£186K – £264K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £256 per square foot) in Littleworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Littleworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£285,000£294
Semi-Detached22£218,500£258
Terraced17£190,000£225
Flats2£120,500£207

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Littleworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Littleworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210,000£155,000£123,000
2017£216,000£69,975£163,000£132,500
2018£212,000£78,000£170,000£134,875
2019£218,000£92,000£176,250£128,500
2020£258,500£79,500£188,750£133,750
2021£256,250£85,225£189,250£156,000
2022£284,750£105,000£222,000£165,000
2023£282,500£108,000£224,250£148,500
2024£307,500£107,000£228,250£180,000
2025£285,000£120,500£219,500£175,000
2026£260,000£265,000£220,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Littleworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Littleworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204£175£150
2017£208£152£175£143
2018£216£181£190£155
2019£224£165£185£147
2020£227£134£203£170
2021£236£193£222£182
2022£287£201£228£202
2023£297£167£250£178
2024£261£199£253£197
2025£288£207£253£215
2026£402£253£203
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Littleworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST16 3FE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST16 3FE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 202650, Tithe Barn Road, Stafford, ST16 3PLTerracedFreehold£220,000
15 Aug 20256, Westhead Avenue, Stafford, ST16 3RRTerracedFreehold£220,000
30 Jan 202615, John Street, Stafford, ST16 3PJTerracedFreehold£187,500
01 Aug 20251, Westhead Avenue, Stafford, ST16 3RPSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
28 Jul 202590, Cambridge Street, Stafford, ST16 3PGTerracedFreehold£150,000

Schools

In the ST16 3FE postcode area, located within Stafford North East, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST16 3FE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySt John's CofE Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Leonard's Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryJohn Wheeldon Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST16 3FE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST16 3FE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Co-operative Food55-57 Weston Road, Stafford, ST16 3RLWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miLondisHelen Sharman Drive, Stafford, ST16 3RAWalking directions to Londis

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

Local councillors

Gillian Parminder Kaur Pardesi

Littleworth - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Tony Nixon

Littleworth - 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
WardLittleworthE05010491
ParishStafford, unparished areaE43000132
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stafford North EastE02006196
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stafford 009DE01029725
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about ST16 3FE

Is ST16 3FE (Stafford North East) safe?

The area around ST16 3FE records about 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 3FE?

The median sale price around ST16 3FE in Stafford North East is £220,000 (about £256 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST16 3FE?

There are 8 schools close to ST16 3FE, including St John's CofE Primary Academy (Good), St Leonard's Primary School (Good) and John Wheeldon Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST16 3FE?

ST16 3FE scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,461 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST16 3FE (Stafford North East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stafford covering ST16 3FE is Leigh Ingham (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Gillian Parminder Kaur Pardesi (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Tony Nixon (Labour and Co-operative 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.