Postcode ST16 3QZ is located in an urban city, within the Coton area of Stafford in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Stafford North East area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stafford North East is £46,556 per year. The median sale price in Coton is £175,000 (around £219 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £132,500 and £220,000. The nearest station is Stafford, about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Kingston Hill.
Stafford North East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,103 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Stafford North East has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST16 3QZ.
Stafford North East near ST16 3QZ 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kingston Hill | Small | Walking directions to Kingston Hill |
| 0.2 mi | Hospital Field | Small | Walking directions to Hospital Field |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £219 per square foot) in Coton area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £410,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £375,000 | £232 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £215,000 | £266 |
| Terraced | 45 | £180,000 | £213 |
| Flats | 20 | £118,500 | £204 |
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 | £223,500 | £187,250 |
| 2026 | £375,000 | £118,000 | £212,500 | £180,000 |
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 | £189 | £274 | £213 |
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST16 3QZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2026 | 1, Aldrin Close, Stafford, ST16 3SZ | Terraced | Freehold | £164,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 9, Aldrin Close, Stafford, ST16 3SZ | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 16, Armstrong Avenue, Stafford, ST16 3UW | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 25 Aug 2026 | 12, Helen Sharman Drive, Stafford, ST16 3SY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 02 Jul 2026 | 8, Salisbury Drive, Stafford, ST16 3SS | Detached | Freehold | £442,500 |
In the ST16 3QZ postcode area, located within Stafford North East, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St John's CofE Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Jun 2019. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Veritas Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Apr 2018. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | St Leonard's Primary School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 5 Nov 2024. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ST16 3QZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Helen Sharman Drive, Stafford, ST16 3RA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | 55-57 Weston Road, Stafford, ST16 3RL | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
Annual council tax rates for Stafford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for ST16 3QZ, 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 3QZ records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 3QZ in Coton is £175,000 (about £219 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to ST16 3QZ, including St John's CofE Primary Academy (Good), Veritas Primary Academy (Good) and St Leonard's Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
ST16 3QZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,103 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 3QZ 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).