ST16 — STAFFORD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in ST16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in ST16 is £324,555, which is 21% above the Staffordshire average of £267,729.

Properties in ST16 cost 13.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in ST16 have risen 6.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£340,106	516
Semi-detached	£221,789	607
Terraced	£177,688	514
Flat	£128,711	213
All types	£324,555	1937

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in ST16

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 99.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, ST16 has a crime rate significantly 23% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

38.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

2.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

14.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

17.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in ST16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

ST16 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
St Leonard's Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Marshlands School	Other	Not inspected	mi
John Wheeldon Primary Academy	Primary	Good	mi
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Sir Graham Balfour High School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

141,556

Population

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

31.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in ST16 are 350.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

350.0 Mbps

Avg Download

63.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

86%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in ST16 is collected by Stafford. The Band D rate is £2,012/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

ST16 — STAFFORD

Area Summary

ST16 (STAFFORD) offers property prices near the national average (£324,555), higher-than-average crime (23% above national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (350 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in ST16?

The average house price in ST16 (STAFFORD) is £324,555, based on 1937 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 13% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 6.4% over the past year.

Is ST16 a safe area to live?

Crime in ST16 is above the national average (99.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (38.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (14.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in ST16?

There are 12 schools in or near ST16. 25% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in ST16?

Council tax in ST16 is collected by Stafford. The Band D rate is £2,012 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in ST16?

The average broadband download speed in ST16 is 350 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 86%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in ST16 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 31% of homes in ST16 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 141,556.