Cardinal Way is in Stafford and in Stafford district. ST16 1FL is located in the Doxey & Castletown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stafford. This postcode has been in use since 2011-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cardinal Way, Stafford, ST16 1FL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST16 1FE, ST16 1FH, ST16 1FG, ST16 1FN, ST16 1FF, ST16 1EB, ST16 1FJ, ST16 1EA, ST16 2ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST16 1FL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 51% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 51.6% | 49% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 30.2% | 42% | 11.8% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.2% | 43.9% | -9.3% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 9.8% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 54.7% | 52.4% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 34.7% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 10% | 8.6% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 1FL this area, 9.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.3% | 9.5% | -12.8% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 9.8% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 14.8% | 5.4% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 20.8% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 40.8% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 6.5% | 1.9% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.2% | 87.4% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 6.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 84.7% | 90.1% | 5.4% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 4.4% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.2% | 89.7% | 5.5% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 6.1% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 2.1% | -4.2% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0.9% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cardinal Way was 112.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.2% lower than the Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cardinal Way has the 25th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Common and the 79th highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Cardinal Way, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-05-09 | £278,656 |
| 1 Cardinal Way, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-04-07 | £277,865 |
| 1 Cardinal Way, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £202,500 | 2017-03-28 | £280,243 |
| 2 Cardinal Way, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, a newly built property | £219,995 | 2014-06-20 | £350,874 |
| 11 Cardinal Way, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, a newly built property | £170,000 | 2011-12-20 | £276,931 |
| Full-Time Employee | 213 |
| Part-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Childrens Centre Faraday Road , ST16 3NQ | - not rated | 1,827 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burleyfields Primary School Martin Drive , ST16 1GP | - not rated | 600 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Doxey Primary and Nursery School Doxey Road , Doxey ST16 1EG | - not rated | 685 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Doxey Academy Doxey Road , Doxey ST16 1EG | 2out of 4 | 686 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School St Patrick's Catholic Primary School & Nursery , Marston Road ST16 3BT | 3out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Marston Road , ST16 3BT | - not rated | 1,559 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | 3out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | - not rated | 1,517 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Graham Balfour High School North Avenue , ST16 1NR | - not rated | 2,584 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverway CofE Middle School Riverway , ST16 3TJ | - not rated | 1,445 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetwynd Middle School 10 Newport Road , ST16 2HE | - not rated | 1,496 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmcroft Middle School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Grove Middle School Highfield Grove , ST17 9RF | - not rated | 2,222 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flash Ley Middle School Hawksmoor Road , ST17 9DR | - not rated | 2,777 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 | 1,097 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 | 975 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashwood Education Trust Westgate House , Bellasis Street ST16 3YJ | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashwood Education Bellasis Street , ST16 3YS | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooklands Preparatory School 167 Eccleshall Road , ST16 1PD | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy 1A Bailey Street , ST17 4BG | 2out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essence Of The Orient | 26-27 Broad Eye | 954 yd | |
| Caffe Pausa | Unit 1 Dunelm, Greyfriars Way | 1,068 yd | |
| Stafford College Food Hall | Stafford College, Earl Street | 1,077 yd | |
| Riverbank Restaurant | Stafford College, Earl Street | 1,077 yd | |
| Gourmet Coffee Bar | Platform 3, Stafford Railway Station, Network Rail, Station Road | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Sports Club | Universal Sports And Social Club, Reed Drive | 202 yd | |
| The Railway Inn | The Railway Inn, 23 Castle Street | 749 yd | |
| Simply Bilash | 1 Doxey Road | 797 yd | |
| The Kings Horse | The Hungry Horse Public House, Kingsway | 1,000 yd | |
| The Lamb Inn | Lamb Inn, Broad Eye | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doxey Fish Bar | 211 Doxey | 562 yd | |
| Marco's Pizza | 211 Doxey | 562 yd | |
| Windmill Fish Bar | 8 Castle Hill | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Unit 2, Greyfriars Way | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Doxey Playing Fields DUNLIN GARDENS | grass pitches | 471 yd |
| Doxey Playing Fields DUNLIN GARDENS | grass pitches | 473 yd |
| Stafford Rufc (Blackberry Lane) THE COUNTY GROUND THE COUNTY GROUND BLACKBERRY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 572 yd |
| Doxey Primary School DOXEY | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Stafford Castle Golf Club NEWPORT ROAD | golf | 746 yd |
| Stafford Rufc (Castlefields) Castlefields Castlefields Newport Road | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Gym & Tonic (Stafford) NEWPORT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 985 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 37.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 49 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 49 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.