Postcode ST16 3SW is located in an urban city, within the Littleworth area 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 median sale price in Littleworth is £216,500 (around £254 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £175,750 and £269,375. 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.
Stafford North East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,283 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 38% least 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 45.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 92 ft away from ST16 3SW.
Stafford North East near ST16 3SW 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Stafford | N/A | Walking directions to Stafford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Littleworth Park | Small | Walking directions to Littleworth Park |
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £216,500 (about £254 per square foot) in Littleworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £442,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £320,000 | £291 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £212,500 | £268 |
| Terraced | 14 | £193,750 | £229 |
| Flats | 4 | £112,500 | £204 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £219,000 | £175,000 |
| 2026 | £320,000 | £104,000 | £218,000 | £187,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £284 | £207 | £244 | £215 |
| 2026 | £269 | £204 | £290 | £202 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST16 3SW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Sept 2025 | 35, Weston Road, Stafford, ST16 3RL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 02 Jun 2025 | 19, Weston Road, Stafford, ST16 3RL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 6, Fairway, Stafford, ST16 3TL | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 02 Jul 2025 | 24, Hatherton Street, Stafford, ST16 3TP | Terraced | Freehold | £156,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | Flat 18, Rydal House, Corporation Street, Stafford, ST16 3LW | Flats | Leasehold | £115,000 |
In the ST16 3SW 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 inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Leonard's Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 5 Nov 2024. | |
St Leonard's Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 5 Nov 2024
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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 6 May 2026. | |
Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 6 May 2026
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 May 2018. | |
St Paul's Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 May 2018
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5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ST16 3SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Queensway, Stafford, ST16 3TA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 55-57 Weston Road, Stafford, ST16 3RL | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | European Mini Mart | Bailey Street, Stafford, ST16 2HL | Walking directions to European Mini Mart |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Queensway, Stafford, ST16 3AE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Greengate News | Greengate Street, Stafford, ST16 2HP | Walking directions to Greengate News |
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 3SW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gillian Parminder Kaur Pardesi
Littleworth - Elected 4 May 2023
Tony Nixon
Littleworth - Elected 4 May 2023
Leigh Ingham
Stafford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ST16 3SW 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 3SW in Littleworth is £216,500 (about £254 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to ST16 3SW, including St Leonard's Primary School (Requires improvement), Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy (Good) and St Paul's Church of England Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to ST16 3SW is Stafford, about 1,072 m away.
ST16 3SW scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,283 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 3SW 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).