Postcode insights

ST16 3FL

Coton

Stafford

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Detailed insights for ST16 3FL

Overview

Postcode ST16 3FL is located in an urban city, within the Coton 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 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Littleworth Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

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

2.7%

Approximately 2.7% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 154 ft away from ST16 3FL.

Flood risk

No risk

Stafford North East near ST16 3FL 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ST16 3FL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Stafford

N/A

Walking directions to Stafford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST16 3FL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miLittleworth ParkSmallWalking directions to Littleworth Park

Area Profile

Population
340
Population density
3,988.3 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
242
70.55%
Other White
31
9.04%
Other Asian
10
2.92%
Other
10
2.92%
Indian
8
2.33%
Total population: 343

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
36%
Level 3 (A level)
50
18.18%
No qualifications
38
13.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
12.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
10.18%
Total 16+ residents: 275

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
66
59.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
18.92%
Owns outright
16
14.41%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.6%
Other social rented
3
2.7%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Coton

Median price£181,000
Price per sq ft£221
Sales (last 12 months)80
Typical range (middle 50%)£138K – £226K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £181,000 (about £221 per square foot) in Coton area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £410,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Coton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£322,500£236
Semi-Detached20£223,500£238
Terraced37£189,000£213
Flats19£116,000£205

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Coton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£164,000£128,475£153,500£163,000
2017£330,000£130,750£150,000£157,000
2018£169,500£137,500£149,995£140,000
2019£246,500£132,500£140,000£144,000
2020£320,000£117,000£161,500£140,000
2021£281,250£130,000£175,000£170,000
2022£335,000£145,000£173,000£190,000
2023£335,000£134,000£205,750£183,250
2024£390,000£115,500£215,000£171,250
2025£270,000£123,500£222,000£188,750
2026£375,000£113,000£230,000£189,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Coton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£173£215£190£163
2017£287£223£172£165
2018£191£236£167£159
2019£201£236£185£164
2020£204£189£177£159
2021£234£207£210£181
2022£226£226£204£213
2023£271£245£218£201
2024£259£231£240£205
2025£239£212£239£210
2026£232£188£232£214
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Coton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST16 3FL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 2026148, Corporation Street, Stafford, ST16 3LSTerracedFreehold£235,000
28 Jul 2025153, Corporation Street, Stafford, ST16 3LSSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
20 Jun 2025151, Corporation Street, Stafford, ST16 3LSTerracedFreehold£190,000
27 Mar 202510, Shielding Way, Stafford, ST16 3WGTerracedFreehold£305,000
15 May 202685, Corporation Street, Stafford, ST16 3LTTerracedFreehold£285,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST16 3FL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryJohn Wheeldon Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miNot applicableBailey Street Alternative Provision AcademyAcademy alternative provision sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST16 3FL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST16 3FL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAldiQueensway, Stafford, ST16 3AEWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miThe Co-operative Food55-57 Weston Road, Stafford, ST16 3RLWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miAsdaQueensway, Stafford, ST16 3TAWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miGreengate NewsGreengate Street, Stafford, ST16 2HPWalking directions to Greengate News
0.5 miPolski Sklep StaffordMarston Road, Stafford, ST16 3BSWalking directions to Polski Sklep Stafford

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

Local councillors

Ant Reid

Coton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Louise Nixon

Coton - 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
WardCotonE05010482
ParishStafford, unparished areaE43000132
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stafford North EastE02006196
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stafford 009DE01029725
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1997-12-01

Frequently asked questions about ST16 3FL

Is ST16 3FL (Stafford North East) safe?

The area around ST16 3FL 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 3FL?

The median sale price around ST16 3FL in Stafford North East is £181,000 (about £221 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST16 3FL?

There are 8 schools close to ST16 3FL, including John Wheeldon Primary Academy (Good), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to ST16 3FL?

The closest station to ST16 3FL is Stafford, about 1,143 m away.

How deprived is the area around ST16 3FL?

ST16 3FL 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 3FL (Stafford North East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stafford covering ST16 3FL is Leigh Ingham (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ant Reid (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Louise Nixon (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.