Newport Road is in Stafford and in Stafford district. ST16 1BA is located in the Rowley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stafford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newport Road, Stafford, ST16 1BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST17 9SN, ST16 1AA, ST16 1BY, ST16 1FA, ST16 1BB, ST17 9AA, ST17 9AD, ST16 1FB, ST17 9FE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST16 1BA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 51.6% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 46% | 48.4% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 1BA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% 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 | 24.3% | 32.4% | 8.1% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 51.2% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8.2% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 5.8% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.6% | 52.8% | 8.2% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 30.5% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 12.6% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 3.7% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 5.6% | 0.4% | -5.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
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 46.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.8% | 11.2% | -11.6% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 7.8% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 13.1% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 15.5% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.7% | 46.6% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 12.8% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 91.1% | 93.9% | 2.8% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 87.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 87.8% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 87.8% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 5.7% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 2.4% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newport Road was 104.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.2% higher than the Highfields & Western Downs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newport Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Highfields & Western Downs and the 84th highest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129 Newport Road, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-07-26 | £373,588 |
| 130 Newport Road, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-02-21 | £296,511 |
| 121 Newport Road, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2021-08-31 | £325,792 |
| 123 Newport Road, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2019-07-30 | £325,542 |
| 121 Newport Road, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-09-28 | £343,869 |
ST16 1BA 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 51 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Education | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School Garden Street , ST17 4BT | 4out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School Garden Street , ST17 4BT | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlechurch Primary School Tennyson Road , ST17 9SY | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School Somerset Road , Highfields ST17 9UZ | 3out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Park Primary Academy Highfield Grove , Rowley Park ST17 9RF | 3out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 377 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | 3out of 4 | 845 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Manor High School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,137 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Graham Balfour High School North Avenue , ST16 1NR | 3out of 4 | 3,161 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Weston Road Academy Blackheath Lane , ST18 0YG | 3out of 4 | 3,968 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 | 730 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haven School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | - not rated | 2,203 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Grammar School Burton Manor , Burton Manor Road ST18 9AT | - not rated | 2,345 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heather Field School New Burton House , Burton Bank Lane ST17 9JW | - not rated | 2,851 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhall Nursery Second Avenue , Holmcroft ST16 1PS | 4out of 4 | 3,011 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 150 yd | |
| Gourmet Coffee Bar and Kitchen Ltd | Platform 1, Stafford Railway Station, Station Road | 252 yd | |
| Starbucks | Stafford Railway Station, Station Road | 252 yd | |
| Gourmet Coffee Bar | Platform 3, Stafford Railway Station, Network Rail, Station Road | 252 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Extra, Newport Road | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Bowling Club | Castlefields | 49 yd | |
| The Kings Horse | The Hungry Horse Public House, Kingsway | 206 yd | |
| The Bear & Pheasant | Bear And Pheasant, 15-16 Friars Terrace | 547 yd | |
| The Railway Inn | The Railway Inn, 23 Castle Street | 567 yd | |
| Bird In Hand | 21 Mill Street | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok Stop Stafford Ltd | 135c Newport Road | 538 yd | |
| Ali's | 143 Newport Road | 578 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, 133 Newport Road | 578 yd | |
| Windmill Fish Bar | 8 Castle Hill | 596 yd | |
| Tigerbite | 7-8 Mill Street | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, Newport Road | 497 yd | |
| Convy Stores | 47-48 Mill Street | 668 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | Unit 11, Block D, Riverside Retail Development, South Walls | 701 yd | |
| Iceland | 22 Hunters Row | 873 yd | |
| Aldi | Kingsmead Retail Park, North Walls | 1,022 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gym & Tonic (Stafford) NEWPORT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 160 yd |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic High School ROWLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 251 yd |
| Stafford Rufc (Castlefields) Castlefields Castlefields Newport Road | grass pitches | 421 yd |
| Stafford Castle Golf Club NEWPORT ROAD | golf | 527 yd |
| I-Motion Gym (Stafford) GUILDHALL SHOPPING CENTRE GUILDHALL SHOPPING CENTRE MARKET SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 620 yd |
| Stafford College Earl Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 631 yd |
| Fit 4 Life Of Stafford (Closed) Salter Street | health and fitness suite | 891 yd |
| King Edward Vi High School DRYDEN CRESCENT | grass pitches | 894 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Stafford) (Closed) UNITS K AND L UNITS K AND L HUNTERS ROW | health and fitness suite | 895 yd |
| Riverside Recreation Centre (Closed) South Walls | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 900 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 | 84.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.2% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.