Greensome Lane is in Stafford and in Stafford district. ST16 1HE is located in the Doxey & Castletown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stafford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Greensome Lane, Stafford, ST16 1HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST16 1HF, ST16 1EU, ST16 1EY, ST16 1HL, ST16 1HJ, ST16 1EX, ST16 1EW, ST16 1XR, ST16 1EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST16 1HE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.9% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.1% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 25.2% | 31.4% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.5% | 44.1% | -10.4% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 14.4% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 9.7% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 36.2% | 35.3% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -13.1% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 40.2% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 22% | 15% | -7.0% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 6.8% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 | 28.5% | 20.3% | -8.2% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 10.2% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 13.6% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 9.3% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 20.3% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 23.3% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| White | 96.9% | 94.8% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 98.1% 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 | 98.3% | 98.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 97.4% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 56.9% | 46.2% | 10.7% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greensome Lane was 37.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.9% lower than the Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Greensome Lane has the 20th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Common and the 177th lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13A Greensome Lane, Stafford, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building | £2,800 | 2023-04-06 | £2,868 |
| 11 Greensome Lane, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-09-12 | £232,187 |
| 33 Greensome Lane, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-01-28 | £190,318 |
| 11A Greensome Lane, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £109,950 | 2019-12-12 | £149,071 |
| 29 Greensome Lane, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2018-03-27 | £171,205 |
ST16 1HE 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 1HE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 74 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Childrens Centre Faraday Road , ST16 3NQ | - not rated | 2,621 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doxey Academy Doxey Road , Doxey ST16 1EG | 2out of 4 | 464 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Doxey Primary and Nursery School Doxey Road , Doxey ST16 1EG | - not rated | 467 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burleyfields Primary School Martin Drive , ST16 1GP | - not rated | 873 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tillington Manor Primary School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW | - not rated | 1,704 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tillington Manor Primary School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW | 2out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | - not rated | 2,425 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | - not rated | 2,453 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | - not rated | 2,470 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | 3out of 4 | 2,470 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Graham Balfour High School North Avenue , ST16 1NR | - not rated | 2,521 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmcroft Middle School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW | - not rated | 1,814 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverway CofE Middle School Riverway , ST16 3TJ | - not rated | 2,507 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetwynd Middle School 10 Newport Road , ST16 2HE | - not rated | 2,618 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Grove Middle School Highfield Grove , ST17 9RF | - not rated | 3,197 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flash Ley Middle School Hawksmoor Road , ST17 9DR | - not rated | 3,834 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 | 2,178 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklands Preparatory School 167 Eccleshall Road , ST16 1PD | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshlands School Second Avenue , Tillington ST16 1PS | 3out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhall Nursery Second Avenue , Holmcroft ST16 1PS | - not rated | 1,805 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhall Second Avenue , Holmcroft ST16 1PS | 4out of 4 | 1,805 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollies Pupil Referral Unit The Stables , The Hollies ST16 1BY | - not rated | 2,090 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Sports Club | Universal Sports And Social Club, Reed Drive | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doxey Fish Bar | 211 Doxey | 579 yd | |
| Marco's Pizza | 211 Doxey | 579 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Doxey Primary School DOXEY | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Doxey Playing Fields DUNLIN GARDENS | grass pitches | 773 yd |
| Doxey Playing Fields DUNLIN GARDENS | grass pitches | 803 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 | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 178.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.