Postcode ST16 3LU 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 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Hospital Field.
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.
Stafford North East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.4% 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.
The average income per household in Stafford North East is £46,556 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 225 ft away from ST16 3LU.
Stafford North East near ST16 3LU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Stafford | N/A | Walking directions to Stafford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hospital Field | Small | Walking directions to Hospital Field |
| 0.3 mi | Littleworth Park | Small | Walking directions to Littleworth Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £322,500 | £236 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £223,500 | £238 |
| Terraced | 37 | £189,000 | £213 |
| Flats | 19 | £116,000 | £205 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST16 3LU.
In the ST16 3LU postcode area, located within Stafford North East, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST16 3LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 55-57 Weston Road, Stafford, ST16 3RL | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Queensway, Stafford, ST16 3TA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Queensway, Stafford, ST16 3AE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Greengate News | Greengate Street, Stafford, ST16 2HP | Walking directions to Greengate News |
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 3LU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ant Reid
Coton - Elected 4 May 2023
Louise Nixon
Coton - Elected 4 May 2023
Leigh Ingham
Stafford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ST16 3LU 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.
The median sale price around ST16 3LU in Stafford North East is £181,000 (about £221 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to ST16 3LU, including St Leonard's Primary School (Good), John Wheeldon Primary Academy (Good) and Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to ST16 3LU is Stafford, about 1,213 m away.
ST16 3LU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Stafford covering ST16 3LU 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).
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.