Chelsea Way is in Stafford and in Stafford district. ST16 1DF is located in the Rowley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stafford. This postcode has been in use since 1991-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chelsea Way, Stafford, ST16 1DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST16 1BL, ST16 1BW, ST16 1DA, ST16 1DB, ST16 1BN, ST16 1FD, ST16 1BS, ST16 1BJ, ST16 1BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST16 1DF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.7% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.3% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 1DF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.9% 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 | 21.2% | 28.7% | 7.5% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.6% | 53.9% | -11.7% | 44.2% | 9.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 7.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 39.7% | 50.2% | 10.5% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 33.6% | -5.5% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 12% | -6.2% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 46.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.8% | 10.7% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 7.3% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 13% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 15% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.2% | 46.7% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 12.9% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| White | 97.1% | 87% | -10.1% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 92% 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 | 94.8% | 92% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 92% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0.6% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 60.7% | 46.2% | 14.5% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chelsea Way was 74.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.2% lower than the Highfields & Western Downs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chelsea Way has the 22nd highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Highfields & Western Downs and the 132nd highest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 106.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balvenie Chelsea Way, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2014-02-21 | £530,375 |
| Balvenie Chelsea Way, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2010-05-14 | £509,078 |
ST16 1DF 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in ST16 1DF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 167 |
| Full-Time Employee | 165 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlechurch Primary School Tennyson Road , ST17 9SY | - not rated | 867 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School Somerset Road , Highfields ST17 9UZ | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Park Primary Academy Highfield Grove , Rowley Park ST17 9RF | 3out of 4 | 1,318 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Doxey Primary and Nursery School Doxey Road , Doxey ST16 1EG | 2out of 4 | 1,562 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School Garden Street , ST17 4BT | 4out of 4 | 1,571 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | 3out of 4 | 519 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | 3out of 4 | 773 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Manor High School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,135 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Graham Balfour High School North Avenue , ST16 1NR | 3out of 4 | 3,483 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Weston Road Academy Blackheath Lane , ST18 0YG | 3out of 4 | 4,581 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 | 1,317 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Grammar School Burton Manor , Burton Manor Road ST18 9AT | - not rated | 2,104 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haven School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | - not rated | 2,186 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heather Field School New Burton House , Burton Bank Lane ST17 9JW | - not rated | 2,774 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhall Nursery Second Avenue , Holmcroft ST16 1PS | 4out of 4 | 3,179 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast at Timothy's | 151 West Way | 706 yd | |
| Eurest c/o Royal Mail | Stafford Delivery Office, Newport Road | 754 yd | |
| Stafford Castle & Visitors Centre | Castle Bank | 833 yd | |
| Gourmet Coffee Bar and Kitchen Ltd | Platform 1, Stafford Railway Station, Station Road | 846 yd | |
| Starbucks | Stafford Railway Station, Station Road | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Horse | The Hungry Horse Public House, Kingsway | 413 yd | |
| Stafford Bowling Club | Castlefields | 615 yd | |
| The Railway Inn | The Railway Inn, 23 Castle Street | 957 yd | |
| Simply Bilash | 1 Doxey Road | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highfields Fish Bar | 160 West Way | 612 yd | |
| Oriental Tree | 156 West Way | 616 yd | |
| Windmill Fish Bar | 8 Castle Hill | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, Newport Road | 1,015 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stafford Castle Golf Club NEWPORT ROAD | golf | 308 yd |
| Stafford Rufc (Castlefields) Castlefields Castlefields Newport Road | grass pitches | 358 yd |
| Gym & Tonic (Stafford) NEWPORT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 470 yd |
| King Edward Vi High School DRYDEN CRESCENT | grass pitches | 487 yd |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic High School ROWLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Castlechurch Primary School TENNYSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 860 yd |
| Rowley Park Sport Stadium Averill Road | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 903 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.