Postcode insights

ST16 3NH

Edison Road

Coton

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Detailed insights for ST16 3NH

Overview

Postcode ST16 3NH 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104.9 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 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Charnley Road Playing Fields.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
35.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Stafford North East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,359 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Stafford North East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.5%

Approximately 35.5% 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 3NH.

Flood risk

No risk

Stafford North East near ST16 3NH 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 3NH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miCharnley Road Playing FieldsMediumWalking directions to Charnley Road Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
220
Population density
5,898.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.48(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.31(+209%)
Public order
11.34(+87%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.21(+26%)
Other theft
9.21(+62%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
188
85.45%
Other White
10
4.55%
Indian
6
2.73%
Other Asian
4
1.82%
Pakistani
3
1.36%
Total population: 220

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
42
22.34%
No qualifications
38
20.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
17.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
16.49%
Level 3 (A level)
26
13.83%
Total 16+ residents: 188

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
35
28.93%
Owns with a mortgage
32
26.45%
Other social rented
28
23.14%
Social rents from council
15
12.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.61%
Total households: 121

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 3NH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST16 3NH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jun 2025139, Edison Road, Stafford, ST16 3NHTerracedFreehold£165,000
19 Jun 2025133, Edison Road, Stafford, ST16 3NHTerracedFreehold£150,000
02 Jun 2025151, Edison Road, Stafford, ST16 3NHTerracedFreehold£149,000
31 Mar 20262, Edison Road, Stafford, ST16 3NDFlatsLeasehold£65,000
16 Jun 202590, Edison Road, Stafford, ST16 3NDSemi-DetachedFreehold£120,000

Schools

In the ST16 3NH postcode area, located within Stafford North East, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miPrimarySt John's CofE Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST16 3NH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST16 3NH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons DailyGaol Road, Stafford, ST16 3FYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miPolski Sklep StaffordMarston Road, Stafford, ST16 3BSWalking directions to Polski Sklep Stafford
0.5 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 3NH, 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 009AE01029692
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST16 3NH

Is ST16 3NH (Stafford North East) safe?

The area around ST16 3NH records about 105 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 3NH?

The median sale price around ST16 3NH 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 3NH?

There are 6 schools close to ST16 3NH, including John Wheeldon Primary Academy (Good), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Good) and St John's CofE Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST16 3NH?

ST16 3NH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,359 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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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.