Newport Road is in Stafford and in Stafford district. ST16 1BY 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 1BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST17 9SN, ST16 1BA, ST16 1BH, ST16 1DL, ST16 1AG, ST16 1BD, ST16 1BS, ST17 9FE, ST16 1AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST16 1BY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 52% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 46% | 48% | 2.0% | 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 1BY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.4% 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% | 24.1% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 54.4% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 10.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 6.7% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 13% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.6% | 43.8% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 33.1% | 3.6% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 15.7% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 4.3% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 5.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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.
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 43.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.8% | 17.9% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 4.6% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 11.1% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 15.8% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.7% | 43.2% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 9.4% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 8.4% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 91.1% | 84.2% | -6.9% | 81.4% | 2.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 86.5% 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% | 86.5% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 6.8% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 86.4% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 10.1% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Sikh | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newport Road was 156.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.9% higher than the Highfields & Western Downs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newport Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Highfields & Western Downs and the 47th highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.9%.

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.
ST16 1BY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in ST16 1BY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 156 |
| Retired | 137 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Childrens Centre Faraday Road , ST16 3NQ | - not rated | 1,787 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School Garden Street , ST17 4BT | 4out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School Garden Street , ST17 4BT | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery , St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery ST17 4BT | 3out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austin's Catholic (VA) Primary School Garden Street , ST17 4BT | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlechurch Primary School Tennyson Road , ST17 9SY | - not rated | 1,272 yd | Community school | 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 | - not rated | 382 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | 3out of 4 | 382 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | - not rated | 791 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | - not rated | 825 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Manor High School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | 2out of 4 | 2,118 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chetwynd Middle School 10 Newport Road , ST16 2HE | - not rated | 740 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverway CofE Middle School Riverway , ST16 3TJ | - not rated | 972 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Grove Middle School Highfield Grove , ST17 9RF | - not rated | 1,369 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flash Ley Middle School Hawksmoor Road , ST17 9DR | - not rated | 1,822 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmcroft Middle School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW | - not rated | 2,420 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford College Earl Street , ST16 2QR | - not rated | 711 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 8 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashwood Education Trust Westgate House , Bellasis Street ST16 3YJ | - not rated | 272 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashwood Education Bellasis Street , ST16 3YS | - not rated | 272 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy 1A Bailey Street , ST17 4BG | 2out of 4 | 782 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Educational Assessment Centre Hawksmoor Road , ST17 9DR | - not rated | 1,737 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 273 yd | |
| Gourmet Coffee Bar and Kitchen Ltd | Platform 1, Stafford Railway Station, Station Road | 363 yd | |
| Starbucks | Stafford Railway Station, Station Road | 363 yd | |
| Gourmet Coffee Bar | Platform 3, Stafford Railway Station, Network Rail, Station Road | 363 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Extra, Newport Road | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Horse | The Hungry Horse Public House, Kingsway | 79 yd | |
| Stafford Bowling Club | Castlefields | 137 yd | |
| The Railway Inn | The Railway Inn, 23 Castle Street | 562 yd | |
| Simply Bilash | 1 Doxey Road | 648 yd | |
| Bird In Hand | 21 Mill Street | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Fish Bar | 8 Castle Hill | 638 yd | |
| Wok Stop Stafford Ltd | 135c Newport Road | 685 yd | |
| Ali's | 143 Newport Road | 724 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, 133 Newport Road | 724 yd | |
| Tigerbite | 7-8 Mill Street | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, Newport Road | 644 yd | |
| Convy Stores | 47-48 Mill Street | 796 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | Unit 11, Block D, Riverside Retail Development, South Walls | 847 yd | |
| Iceland | 22 Hunters Row | 944 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gym & Tonic (Stafford) NEWPORT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 18 yd |
| Stafford Rufc (Castlefields) Castlefields Castlefields Newport Road | grass pitches | 268 yd |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic High School ROWLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 343 yd |
| Stafford Castle Golf Club NEWPORT ROAD | golf | 373 yd |
| Stafford College Earl Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 710 yd |
| I-Motion Gym (Stafford) GUILDHALL SHOPPING CENTRE GUILDHALL SHOPPING CENTRE MARKET SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 718 yd |
| King Edward Vi High School DRYDEN CRESCENT | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Stafford) (Closed) UNITS K AND L UNITS K AND L HUNTERS ROW | health and fitness suite | 967 yd |
| Fit 4 Life Of Stafford (Closed) Salter Street | health and fitness suite | 993 yd |
| Rowley Park Sport Stadium Averill Road | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,011 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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 | 66.7% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.