Craddock Road is in Stafford and in Stafford district. ST16 1QA 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 Craddock Road, Stafford, ST16 1QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST16 1QD, ST16 1PZ, ST16 1PR, ST16 1QB, ST16 1PY, ST16 1QQ, ST16 1QP, ST16 1PX, ST16 1QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST16 1QA is primarily male, with 53.4% of the population 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 | 51.9% | 46.6% | -5.3% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 48.1% | 53.4% | 5.3% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 1QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% 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 | 34.8% | 43.5% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 36.7% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -7.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 13% | 10.9% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 4% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 41.4% | 44.6% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 37.3% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 13.8% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 27.1% | 13.7% | -13.4% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 12% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 16.9% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.2% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 21.7% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 24.9% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 5.8% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.6% | 88.7% | -6.9% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 95.3% | 94.2% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| 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 | 94.6% | 94.5% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Craddock Road was 18.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.7% lower than the Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Craddock Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Common and the 86th lowest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Craddock Road, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-02-17 | £191,507 |
| 6 Craddock Road, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-04-15 | £230,070 |
| 33 Craddock Road, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2023-06-01 | £160,404 |
| 14 Craddock Road, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,500 | 2021-10-01 | £193,745 |
| 6 Craddock Road, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2020-08-28 | £227,416 |
ST16 1QA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tillington Manor Primary School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW | 3out of 4 | 507 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Primary School Bradshaw Way , Parkside ST16 1TH | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,642 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Doxey Primary and Nursery School Doxey Road , Doxey ST16 1EG | 2out of 4 | 1,727 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Wheeldon Primary Academy Corporation Street , ST16 3LX | 2out of 4 | 1,952 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 | 760 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | 3out of 4 | 3,172 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | 3out of 4 | 3,522 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Weston Road Academy Blackheath Lane , ST18 0YG | 3out of 4 | 4,504 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Manor High School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 4,953 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 | 260 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshlands School Second Avenue , Tillington ST16 1PS | 3out of 4 | 266 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy 1a Bailey Street , ST17 4BG | - not rated | 3,030 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staffordshire University Stafford Campus , Beaconside ST18 0AD | - not rated | 3,982 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Yarlet School Yarlet , ST18 9SU | - not rated | 4,370 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 737 yd | |
| Towers Chicken and Grill | 11 Parkside Shopping Precinct, Parkside Avenue | 867 yd | |
| Golden Orient | Unit 7, Hurricane Court, Hurricane Close | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Holmcroft | The Holmcroft, Holmcroft Road | 390 yd | |
| The Luck Penny | 62 Crab Lane | 503 yd | |
| Redhill Brewers Fayre | Redhill Brewers Fayre, Spitfire Close | 873 yd | |
| Staffordshire Bull | Staffordshire Bull, Bradshaw Way | 893 yd | |
| The Shire Horse | Hurricane Close | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Chef | 107 First Avenue | 348 yd | |
| Britannia Fish Bar | 109 First Avenue | 355 yd | |
| Mariners Fish & Chips | 178 Stone Road | 548 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri Stafford | 176 Stone Road | 562 yd | |
| Mandarin House | 5 Parkside Shopping Precinct, Parkside Avenue | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 52-56 Holmcroft Road | 430 yd | |
| Co-operative | Central England Co-operative, Stone Road | 492 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Road Woodlands Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 207 yd |
| Alpha Leisure Club (Closed) Tillington Hall Hotel Tillington Hall Hotel Eccleshall Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 329 yd |
| Tillington Manor Primary School YOUNG AVENUE | grass pitches | 396 yd |
| Holmcroft Community Centre NEWLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 544 yd |
| Sir Graham Balfour High School NORTH AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 704 yd |
| Cresswell Manor Farm Playing Field Wootton Drive | grass pitches | 933 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 | 60.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.