Brooklands Grove is in Stafford and in Stafford district. ST16 1GA is located in the Holmcroft electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stafford. This postcode has been in use since 2013-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brooklands Grove, Stafford, ST16 1GA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST16 1JA, ST16 1JD, ST16 1PD, ST16 1YQ, ST16 1JB, ST16 1JE, ST16 1PL, ST16 1PJ, ST16 1HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST16 1GA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.1% | 49.7% | -7.4% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 42.9% | 50.3% | 7.4% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 30.4% | 33.6% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 45.8% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 9.1% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 14.3% | 10.3% | -4.0% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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 | 37.3% | 41.7% | 4.4% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 42.7% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 9.1% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 13.5% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 1.4% | -7.0% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 29.6% | 16.5% | -13.1% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 10.8% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 9.6% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.8% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 19.7% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.1% | 35.3% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.3% | 95.2% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 95.3% | 91% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 5.9% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 91% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.3% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 19.8% | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.6% | 37.2% | -6.6% |
| Christian | 63.2% | 46.2% | 17.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brooklands Grove was 42.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.3% lower than the Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brooklands Grove has the 28th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Common and the 212th lowest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Brooklands Grove, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-01-29 | £506,360 |
| 1 Brooklands Grove, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2020-11-06 | £391,517 |
| 1 Brooklands Grove, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2018-02-27 | £406,953 |
| 2 Brooklands Grove, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2014-07-30 | £615,145 |
| 3 Brooklands Grove, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2014-04-17 | £646,386 |
ST16 1GA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tillington Manor Primary School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW | 3out of 4 | 269 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School St Patrick's Catholic Primary School & Nursery , Marston Road ST16 3BT | 2out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Doxey Primary and Nursery School Doxey Road , Doxey ST16 1EG | 2out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Primary School Bradshaw Way , Parkside ST16 1TH | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Wheeldon Primary Academy Corporation Street , ST16 3LX | 2out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Graham Balfour High School North Avenue , ST16 1NR | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | 3out of 4 | 2,555 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | 3out of 4 | 2,907 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Weston Road Academy Blackheath Lane , ST18 0YG | 3out of 4 | 4,258 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Manor High School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 4,336 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhall Nursery Second Avenue , Holmcroft ST16 1PS | 4out of 4 | 819 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshlands School Second Avenue , Tillington ST16 1PS | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy 1a Bailey Street , ST17 4BG | - not rated | 2,441 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staffordshire University Stafford Campus , Beaconside ST18 0AD | - not rated | 3,694 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haven School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | - not rated | 4,404 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adlington Retirement Living | Brooklands House, 167 Eccleshall Road | 144 yd | |
| Virgin Active | Eccleshall Road | 620 yd | |
| McDonalds | Stafford Trade Centre | 742 yd | |
| Stepping Stones Cafe | Northfield Centre, Magnolia Avenue | 758 yd | |
| Table Talk Cafe | 53 Greyfriars | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Holmcroft | The Holmcroft, Holmcroft Road | 233 yd | |
| Stafford Tenpin | Greyfriars Place | 1,025 yd | |
| Kings Arms Public House | 12 Peel Terrace | 1,037 yd | |
| The Luck Penny | 62 Crab Lane | 1,062 yd | |
| The Joiners Arms | 154 Marston Road | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepe's Piri Piri Stafford | 176 Stone Road | 434 yd | |
| Mariners Fish & Chips | 178 Stone Road | 439 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Unit 4, 70d Stone Road | 677 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 1, 70a Stone Road | 699 yd | |
| Golden Gate | 10 Stone Road | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 52-56 Holmcroft Road | 206 yd | |
| Co-operative | Central England Co-operative, Stone Road | 415 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 70 Stone Road | 640 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 2, Greyfriars Way | 1,025 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tillington Manor Primary School YOUNG AVENUE | grass pitches | 269 yd |
| Alpha Leisure Club (Closed) Tillington Hall Hotel Tillington Hall Hotel Eccleshall Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 388 yd |
| Woodlands Road Woodlands Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 590 yd |
| Pure Gym (Stafford) ECCLESHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 657 yd |
| Holmcroft Community Centre NEWLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Stafford Rufc (Blackberry Lane) THE COUNTY GROUND THE COUNTY GROUND BLACKBERRY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 969 yd |
| Marston Road Stadium Marston Road | grass pitches | 1,009 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.