Postcode ST16 3WB is located in an urban city, within the Forebridge ward of Stafford in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Central Stafford area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Stafford is £44,366 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.
Central Stafford has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,243 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Central Stafford has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Stafford is £44,366 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 232 ft away from ST16 3WB.
Central Stafford near ST16 3WB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Littleworth Park | Small | Walking directions to Littleworth Park |
Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £239 per square foot) in Forebridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £325,000 | £320 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £259,995 | £260 |
| Terraced | 34 | £190,000 | £186 |
| Flats | 15 | £115,750 | £204 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £176,500 | £179,950 | £136,000 | £130,500 |
| 2017 | £490,000 | £150,000 | £159,500 | £129,000 |
| 2018 | £195,000 | £137,475 | £191,000 | £136,250 |
| 2019 | £305,000 | £132,250 | £197,510 | £142,500 |
| 2020 | £357,000 | £144,000 | £165,000 | £155,000 |
| 2021 | £289,950 | £117,500 | £238,495 | £165,000 |
| 2022 | £362,995 | £121,250 | £244,995 | £205,000 |
| 2023 | £339,995 | £168,500 | £264,995 | £180,000 |
| 2024 | £375,000 | £133,000 | £250,000 | £212,255 |
| 2025 | £324,700 | £144,500 | £259,995 | £195,000 |
| 2026 | £343,000 | £113,250 | £250,000 | £186,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £152 | £288 | £143 | £134 |
| 2017 | £220 | £219 | £168 | £149 |
| 2018 | £225 | £190 | £170 | £144 |
| 2019 | £212 | £216 | £182 | £147 |
| 2020 | £176 | £183 | £174 | £155 |
| 2021 | £276 | £192 | £224 | £171 |
| 2022 | £284 | £190 | £279 | £198 |
| 2023 | £283 | £246 | £274 | £180 |
| 2024 | £287 | £211 | £276 | £204 |
| 2025 | £320 | £207 | £276 | £188 |
| 2026 | £294 | £147 | £229 | £207 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST16 3WB.
In the ST16 3WB postcode area, located within Central Stafford, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST16 3WB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Queensway, Stafford, ST16 3TA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 55-57 Weston Road, Stafford, ST16 3RL | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Alexandra Road, Stafford, ST17 4AW | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 3WB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Julian Thorley
Forebridge - Elected 4 May 2023
Leigh Ingham
Stafford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ST16 3WB records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around ST16 3WB in Central Stafford is £240,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to ST16 3WB, including St Leonard's Primary School (Good), St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School (Outstanding) and St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to ST16 3WB is Stafford, about 1,192 m away.
ST16 3WB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,243 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 3WB is Leigh Ingham (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Julian Thorley (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.