Lineker Close, Stafford, ST16 1AL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST16 1AL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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	52.9%	49.5%	-3.4%	51.0%	-1.5%
Male	47.1%	50.5%	3.4%	49.0%	1.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	33.5%	36.7%	3.2%	37.9%	-1.2%
Married: Opposite sex	54.7%	45.5%	-9.2%	44.2%	1.3%
Separated	1.6%	1.5%	-0.1%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	7.3%	12.1%	4.8%	9.1%	3.0%
Widowed	2.9%	4.2%	1.3%	6.1%	-1.9%

Health

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 (87.4%) 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	63.5%	48.9%	-14.6%	48.4%	0.5%
Good health	28.4%	38.5%	10.1%	33.6%	4.9%
Fair health	5.5%	7.4%	1.9%	12.7%	-5.3%
Bad health	2.3%	3.9%	1.6%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	1.2%	0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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 1AL this area, 6.1% 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 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	4.9%	6.1%	1.2%	18.2%	-12.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.8%	8.7%	-1.1%	9.6%	-0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.4%	12.5%	-5.9%	13.4%	-0.9%
Apprenticeship	2.4%	4.2%	1.8%	5.3%	-1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.7%	18.2%	3.5%	16.9%	1.3%
Degree or Similar	47.8%	48.5%	0.7%	33.8%	14.7%
Other	2%	1.9%	-0.1%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	2.3%	2.3%	1.1%	1.2%
Chinese	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	2.6%	4.2%	1.6%	3.1%	1.1%
Pakistani	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	1.6%	0.3%	-1.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0%	2%	2.0%	2.5%	-0.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.0%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	91.3%	89.3%	-2.0%	81.4%	7.9%
Arab	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.2% 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	93.2%	92.2%	-1.0%	83.2%	9.0%
European Union	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%	6.1%	-4.5%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	2.6%	2.6%	2.7%	-0.1%
Middle East and Asia	4.8%	3.2%	-1.6%	5.6%	-2.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.2%	91.6%	-1.6%	83.2%	8.4%
10+ Years	0.6%	5.8%	5.2%	9.8%	-4.0%
5-10 Years	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	1.6%	1.3%	-0.3%	2.2%	-0.9%
Less than 2 years	3.5%	1%	-2.5%	1.9%	-0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.6%	76.7%	11.9%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	1%	1.2%	-0.2%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	8.8%	13.5%	-4.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.6%	37.2%	8.4%
Christian	41%	46.2%	-5.2%
Hindu	2%	1.7%	0.3%
Muslim	4.2%	6.5%	-2.3%
Sikh	2%	0.9%	1.1%
Not answered	5.2%	6.0%	-0.8%

Safety

Is Lineker Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lineker Close was 103.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.1% higher than the Highfields & Western Downs average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Lineker Close has the 14th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Highfields & Western Downs and the 89th highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Stafford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 60.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£52,400

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in ST16 1AL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Lineker Close are based on 12 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Stafford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Lineker Close, Stafford, ST16 1AL

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST16 1AL

Average Price
£367,023

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£367,023

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lineker Close

Average Price
£384,183

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£384,183

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lineker CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Lineker Close, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£385,000	2025-07-11	£387,908
1 Lineker Close, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£342,000	2025-02-18	£351,894
1 Lineker Close, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£229,950	2015-11-16	£335,187
4 Lineker Close, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2015-09-04	£343,486
5 Lineker Close, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2006-08-25	£364,503

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST16 1AL

Employment

ST16 1AL 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	137
Retired	40
Part-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	21
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Student (economically inactive)	11
Unemployed	6
Looking after home or family	6
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Education	33
Human health and social work activities	31
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	31
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Manufacturing	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Construction	12
Other	9
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Transport and storage	7
Information and communication	5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stafford Childrens Centre Faraday Road , ST16 3NQ	- not rated	2,153 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Burleyfields Primary School Martin Drive , ST16 1GP	- not rated	425 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Doxey Academy Doxey Road , Doxey ST16 1EG	2out of 4	867 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Doxey Primary and Nursery School Doxey Road , Doxey ST16 1EG	- not rated	868 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castlechurch Primary School Tennyson Road , ST17 9SY	- not rated	1,472 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castlechurch Primary School Tennyson Road , ST17 9SY	3out of 4	1,472 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ	- not rated	1,212 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ	- not rated	1,243 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB	- not rated	1,284 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB	3out of 4	1,284 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Stafford Manor High School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ	2out of 4	2,829 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chetwynd Middle School 10 Newport Road , ST16 2HE	- not rated	1,583 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Riverway CofE Middle School Riverway , ST16 3TJ	- not rated	1,636 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Highfield Grove Middle School Highfield Grove , ST17 9RF	- not rated	1,980 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Holmcroft Middle School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW	- not rated	2,155 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Flash Ley Middle School Hawksmoor Road , ST17 9DR	- not rated	2,606 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stafford College Earl Street , ST16 2QR	- not rated	1,286 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Hollies Pupil Referral Unit The Stables , The Hollies ST16 1BY	- not rated	923 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Ashwood Education Trust Westgate House , Bellasis Street ST16 3YJ	- not rated	1,120 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ashwood Education Bellasis Street , ST16 3YS	- not rated	1,120 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy 1A Bailey Street , ST17 4BG	2out of 4	1,648 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Brooklands Preparatory School 167 Eccleshall Road , ST16 1PD	- not rated	1,721 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Universal Sports Club	Universal Sports And Social Club, Reed Drive	548 yd
The Kings Horse	The Hungry Horse Public House, Kingsway	913 yd
The Railway Inn	The Railway Inn, 23 Castle Street	935 yd
Simply Bilash	1 Doxey Road	1,012 yd
Stafford Bowling Club	Castlefields	1,028 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Doxey Fish Bar	211 Doxey		752 yd
Marco's Pizza	211 Doxey		752 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Doxey Playing Fields DUNLIN GARDENS	grass pitches	427 yd
Doxey Playing Fields DUNLIN GARDENS	grass pitches	456 yd
Stafford Castle Golf Club NEWPORT ROAD	golf	580 yd
Stafford Rufc (Castlefields) Castlefields Castlefields Newport Road	grass pitches	660 yd
Doxey Primary School DOXEY	grass pitches	869 yd
Gym & Tonic (Stafford) NEWPORT ROAD	health and fitness suite	923 yd
Stafford Rufc (Blackberry Lane) THE COUNTY GROUND THE COUNTY GROUND BLACKBERRY LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	964 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	37.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	37.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	58.66 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	58.66 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	12.38 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of ST16 1AL