Moorhen Grove, Stafford, ST16 1FS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST16 1FS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.2%	50.4%	0.2%	51.0%	-0.6%
Male	49.8%	49.6%	-0.2%	49.0%	0.6%

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	19.5%	39%	19.5%	37.9%	1.1%
Married: Opposite sex	50.7%	42.9%	-7.8%	44.2%	-1.3%
Separated	4.4%	3.1%	-1.3%	2.2%	0.9%
Divorced	11.7%	9.8%	-1.9%	9.1%	0.7%
Widowed	13.7%	5.2%	-8.5%	6.1%	-0.9%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	40.7%	50.3%	9.6%	48.4%	1.9%
Good health	37%	33.7%	-3.3%	33.6%	0.1%
Fair health	16.9%	11.4%	-5.5%	12.7%	-1.3%
Bad health	4.5%	3.9%	-0.6%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	29.3%	14.5%	-14.8%	18.2%	-3.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.7%	8.1%	-3.6%	9.6%	-1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.1%	14.5%	0.4%	13.4%	1.1%
Apprenticeship	5.9%	6%	0.1%	5.3%	0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.3%	20.2%	11.9%	16.9%	3.3%
Degree or Similar	24.4%	35%	10.6%	33.8%	1.2%
Other	6.3%	1.7%	-4.6%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.5% 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)
Indian	2.5%	0.8%	-1.7%	3.1%	-2.3%
Pakistani	0.8%	0.2%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.5%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.8%
Black African	0.4%	2.7%	2.3%	2.5%	0.2%
Black Caribbean	0.8%	0.6%	-0.2%	1.0%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	2.5%	0.4%	-2.1%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	1%	1.0%	0.4%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	0.9%	0.1%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	92.2%	90.5%	-1.7%	81.4%	9.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.1%	1.1%
Arab	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.2% 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	97.1%	93.2%	-3.9%	83.2%	10.0%
European Union	0.4%	2.7%	2.3%	6.1%	-3.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	0.4%	1.7%	1.3%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	5.6%	-4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.7%	93.1%	-3.6%	83.2%	9.9%
10+ Years	0%	4.4%	4.4%	9.8%	-5.4%
5-10 Years	0%	1.5%	1.5%	2.9%	-1.4%
2-5 Years	0.4%	1%	0.6%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.4%	76.7%	6.7%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Romania	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	0.2%	1.5%	-1.3%
Turkey	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Central and Western Africa	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Middle East	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
No passport held	14.3%	13.5%	0.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.5%	37.2%	3.3%
Christian	52%	46.2%	5.8%
Hindu	0.2%	1.7%	-1.5%
Muslim	1.5%	6.5%	-5.0%
Sikh	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Not answered	5.2%	6.0%	-0.8%

Safety

Is Moorhen Grove Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moorhen Grove was 121.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.1% lower than the Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Moorhen Grove has the 22nd highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Common and the 71st highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Stafford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,600

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in ST16 1FS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Moorhen Grove 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 Moorhen Grove, Stafford, ST16 1FS

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST16 1FS

Average Price
£263,048

Semi-Detached
£170,901

Terraced
£131,878

Detached
£256,652

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£607,618

Estimated Average Property Prices for Moorhen Grove

Average Price
£278,085

Semi-Detached
£181,737

Terraced
£140,934

Detached
£275,432

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£633,642

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Moorhen GroveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Moorhen Grove, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2025-11-21	£282,584
1 Moorhen Grove, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, a newly built property	£205,000	2018-06-15	£276,880
4 Moorhen Grove, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, a newly built property	£170,750	2018-05-25	£231,206
6 Moorhen Grove, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, a newly built property	£213,250	2018-05-23	£288,753
2 Moorhen Grove, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property	£195,500	2018-05-11	£275,017

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST16 1FS

Employment

ST16 1FS 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	180
Retired	107
Part-Time Employee	45
Self-Employed	26
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Student (economically inactive)	12
Looking after home or family	12
Other	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Unemployed	7

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Human health and social work activities	12
Manufacturing	11
Construction	9
Education	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	5
Transport and storage	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Information and communication	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	2,572 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Doxey Academy Doxey Road , Doxey ST16 1EG	2out of 4	399 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Doxey Primary and Nursery School Doxey Road , Doxey ST16 1EG	- not rated	405 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Burleyfields Primary School Martin Drive , ST16 1GP	- not rated	504 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tillington Manor Primary School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW	- not rated	1,886 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tillington Manor Primary School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW	2out of 4	1,886 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	2,064 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ	- not rated	2,091 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB	- not rated	2,168 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB	3out of 4	2,168 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Sir Graham Balfour High School North Avenue , ST16 1NR	- not rated	2,747 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holmcroft Middle School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW	- not rated	1,988 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Riverway CofE Middle School Riverway , ST16 3TJ	- not rated	2,326 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chetwynd Middle School 10 Newport Road , ST16 2HE	- not rated	2,383 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Highfield Grove Middle School Highfield Grove , ST17 9RF	- not rated	2,837 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Flash Ley Middle School Hawksmoor Road , ST17 9DR	- not rated	3,493 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	1,983 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brooklands Preparatory School 167 Eccleshall Road , ST16 1PD	- not rated	1,524 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Hollies Pupil Referral Unit The Stables , The Hollies ST16 1BY	- not rated	1,795 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Ashwood Education Trust Westgate House , Bellasis Street ST16 3YJ	- not rated	1,955 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ashwood Education Bellasis Street , ST16 3YS	- not rated	1,955 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Marshlands School Second Avenue , Tillington ST16 1PS	3out of 4	2,100 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Universal Sports Club	Universal Sports And Social Club, Reed Drive		785 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Doxey Fish Bar	211 Doxey		444 yd
Marco's Pizza	211 Doxey		444 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Doxey Primary School DOXEY	grass pitches	401 yd
Doxey Playing Fields DUNLIN GARDENS	grass pitches	451 yd
Doxey Playing Fields DUNLIN GARDENS	grass pitches	473 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	42.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	42.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	42.1%

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	49 Mbit/s
Average download speed	45.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	78.72 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	78.72 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of ST16 1FS