Holmcroft Road is in Stafford and in Stafford district. ST16 1JQ is located in the Holmcroft electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stafford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holmcroft Road, Stafford, ST16 1JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST16 1PT, ST16 1LB, ST16 1JF, ST16 1PW, ST16 1PX, ST16 1LA, ST16 1NT, ST16 1GB, ST16 1PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST16 1JQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 51.9% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 52.5% | 48.1% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around ST16 1JQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.6% | 45.4% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 35.5% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 12.2% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 50.6% | 48.8% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 34.3% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 10.5% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 5.2% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 1JQ this area, 28.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.3% | 28.6% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 15.3% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 13.4% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.3% | 12.2% | -6.1% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 22.5% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 89.5% | 93.9% | 4.4% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
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 | 92.4% | 90.1% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 6.7% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 90.1% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0.9% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.1% | 76.7% | -17.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 33.3% | 13.5% | 19.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.8% | 37.2% | 21.6% |
| Christian | 33.6% | 46.2% | -12.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holmcroft Road was 140.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.4% higher than the Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holmcroft Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Common and the 56th highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Holmcroft Road, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-04-19 | £191,197 |
| 11 Holmcroft Road, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-02-19 | £236,789 |
| 1 Holmcroft Road, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2020-06-29 | £240,732 |
| Stone Croft Holmcroft Road, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2019-06-24 | £249,360 |
| 1 Holmcroft Road, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2016-09-16 | £135,567 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Childrens Centre Faraday Road , ST16 3NQ | - not rated | 1,618 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tillington Manor Primary School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW | - not rated | 190 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tillington Manor Primary School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW | 2out of 4 | 190 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Primary School Bradshaw Way , Parkside ST16 1TH | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Primary School Bradshaw Way , Parkside ST16 1TH | - not rated | 808 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | - not rated | 702 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Graham Balfour High School North Avenue , ST16 1NR | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | - not rated | 2,865 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | 3out of 4 | 2,865 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | - not rated | 3,280 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 | 147 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverway CofE Middle School Riverway , ST16 3TJ | - not rated | 2,207 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetwynd Middle School 10 Newport Road , ST16 2HE | - not rated | 2,580 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Grove Middle School Highfield Grove , ST17 9RF | - not rated | 3,932 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flash Ley Middle School Hawksmoor Road , ST17 9DR | - not rated | 4,300 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 | 2,086 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 | 564 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhall Nursery Second Avenue , Holmcroft ST16 1PS | - not rated | 688 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhall Second Avenue , Holmcroft ST16 1PS | 4out of 4 | 688 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshlands School Second Avenue , Tillington ST16 1PS | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus School - Stafford Primary Campus Verulam Road , ST16 3EA | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 581 yd | |
| Bostik Findley | Factory, Common Road | 858 yd | |
| Stepping Stones Cafe | Northfield Centre, Magnolia Avenue | 859 yd | |
| Towers Chicken and Grill | 11 Parkside Shopping Precinct, Parkside Avenue | 883 yd | |
| Virgin Active | Eccleshall Road | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Holmcroft | The Holmcroft, Holmcroft Road | 286 yd | |
| The Luck Penny | 62 Crab Lane | 823 yd | |
| Staffordshire Bull | Staffordshire Bull, Bradshaw Way | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariners Fish & Chips | 178 Stone Road | 228 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri Stafford | 176 Stone Road | 242 yd | |
| Golden Chef | 107 First Avenue | 632 yd | |
| Britannia Fish Bar | 109 First Avenue | 639 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Unit 4, 70d Stone Road | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Central England Co-operative, Stone Road | 172 yd | |
| Co-operative | 52-56 Holmcroft Road | 339 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 70 Stone Road | 830 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tillington Manor Primary School YOUNG AVENUE | grass pitches | 171 yd |
| Holmcroft Community Centre NEWLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 372 yd |
| Alpha Leisure Club (Closed) Tillington Hall Hotel Tillington Hall Hotel Eccleshall Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 396 yd |
| Woodlands Road Woodlands Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 447 yd |
| Sir Graham Balfour High School NORTH AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 707 yd |
| Pure Gym (Stafford) ECCLESHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 910 yd |
| Marston Road Stadium Marston Road | grass pitches | 1,020 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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 | 142.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.