Searle Avenue is in Stafford and in Stafford district. ST16 1AD is located in the Rowley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stafford. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Searle Avenue, Stafford, ST16 1AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST16 1AE, ST16 1AF, ST16 1AB, ST16 1AX, ST16 1DE, ST16 1LY, ST16 1AG, ST16 1LZ, ST16 1AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST16 1AD has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.1% | 50% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of ST16 1AD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20% | 24.8% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70.4% | 64% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 19.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 6.5% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.1% | 49.5% | -6.6% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 36.6% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 12.1% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around ST16 1AD this area, 5.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.8% | 5.9% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 8.1% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 12.5% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 18.3% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.7% | 49.8% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 16.0% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 6.9% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.9% | 87.7% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
In this area, 93.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 93.1% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 3.3% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 93.4% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.8% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.9% | 76.7% | 15.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 57.6% | 46.2% | 11.4% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Sikh | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Searle Avenue was 25.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.2% lower than the Highfields & Western Downs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Searle Avenue has the 12th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Highfields & Western Downs and the 110th lowest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Searle Avenue, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2022-11-18 | £384,720 |
| 4 Searle Avenue, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-09-10 | £348,845 |
| 2 Searle Avenue, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-09-10 | £330,802 |
| 15 Searle Avenue, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £259,000 | 2019-11-22 | £331,631 |
| 15 Searle Avenue, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2019-10-31 | £299,471 |
ST16 1AD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doxey Primary and Nursery School Doxey Road , Doxey ST16 1EG | 2out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlechurch Primary School Tennyson Road , ST17 9SY | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School Garden Street , ST17 4BT | 4out of 4 | 1,613 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School Garden Street , ST17 4BT | 3out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School Somerset Road , Highfields ST17 9UZ | 3out of 4 | 1,648 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Manor High School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,549 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Graham Balfour High School North Avenue , ST16 1NR | 3out of 4 | 2,969 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Weston Road Academy Blackheath Lane , ST18 0YG | 3out of 4 | 4,364 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy 1a Bailey Street , ST17 4BG | - not rated | 1,243 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Grammar School Burton Manor , Burton Manor Road ST18 9AT | - not rated | 2,601 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haven School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | - not rated | 2,608 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhall Nursery Second Avenue , Holmcroft ST16 1PS | 4out of 4 | 2,676 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshlands School Second Avenue , Tillington ST16 1PS | 3out of 4 | 2,677 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurest c/o Royal Mail | Stafford Delivery Office, Newport Road | 604 yd | |
| Gourmet Coffee Bar | Platform 3, Stafford Railway Station, Network Rail, Station Road | 646 yd | |
| Gourmet Coffee Bar and Kitchen Ltd | Platform 1, Stafford Railway Station, Station Road | 646 yd | |
| Starbucks | Stafford Railway Station, Station Road | 646 yd | |
| Essence Of The Orient | 26-27 Broad Eye | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Horse | The Hungry Horse Public House, Kingsway | 428 yd | |
| Stafford Bowling Club | Castlefields | 513 yd | |
| The Railway Inn | The Railway Inn, 23 Castle Street | 526 yd | |
| Simply Bilash | 1 Doxey Road | 622 yd | |
| Universal Sports Club | Universal Sports And Social Club, Reed Drive | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Fish Bar | 8 Castle Hill | 693 yd | |
| Tigerbite | 7-8 Mill Street | 999 yd | |
| Wok Stop Stafford Ltd | 135c Newport Road | 1,007 yd | |
| Ayo Gorkhali | 34 Mill Bank | 1,036 yd | |
| Ali's | 143 Newport Road | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 22 Hunters Row | 1,020 yd | |
| Convy Stores | 47-48 Mill Street | 1,046 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, Newport Road | 1,049 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stafford Rufc (Castlefields) Castlefields Castlefields Newport Road | grass pitches | 198 yd |
| Stafford Castle Golf Club NEWPORT ROAD | golf | 207 yd |
| Gym & Tonic (Stafford) NEWPORT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 423 yd |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic High School ROWLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Stafford College Earl Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 839 yd |
| I-Motion Gym (Stafford) GUILDHALL SHOPPING CENTRE GUILDHALL SHOPPING CENTRE MARKET SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 894 yd |
| Doxey Playing Fields DUNLIN GARDENS | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Doxey Playing Fields DUNLIN GARDENS | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| Stafford Rufc (Blackberry Lane) THE COUNTY GROUND THE COUNTY GROUND BLACKBERRY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 937 yd |
| King Edward Vi High School DRYDEN CRESCENT | grass pitches | 994 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 51.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 61.89 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 61.89 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.