Crab Lane is in Stafford and in Stafford district. ST16 1SB 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 Crab Lane, Stafford, ST16 1SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST16 1QX, ST16 1PQ, ST16 1JN, ST16 1QU, ST16 1SR, ST16 1QZ, ST16 1JW, ST16 1SD, ST16 1SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST16 1SB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 51.4% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 51.3% | 48.6% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of ST16 1SB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.4% | 21.9% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -16.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.6% | 53.1% | -8.5% | 44.2% | 8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 14.7% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 6.7% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 48.7% | 42.1% | -6.6% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 42.1% | 7.7% | 33.6% | 8.5% |
| Fair health | 14% | 13.1% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 17.2% | 21% | 3.8% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 7.6% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 16.5% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 8% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 16.5% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 28.6% | -1.1% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 94.3% | 94.4% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 95.3% 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% | 95.3% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 95.3% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.7% | 37.2% | -9.5% |
| Christian | 66.3% | 46.2% | 20.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crab Lane was 3.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.8% lower than the Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crab Lane has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Common and the 6th lowest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Crab Lane, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2008-10-03 | £283,371 |
| 2 Crab Lane, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £314,000 | 2006-08-31 | £523,171 |
| 7 Crab Lane, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £156,950 | 2004-07-16 | £293,674 |
| 3 Crab Lane, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2003-08-27 | £356,245 |
| 1 Crab Lane, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2002-04-22 | £434,243 |
ST16 1SB 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 1SB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 972 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Primary School Bradshaw Way , Parkside ST16 1TH | 3out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Doxey Primary and Nursery School Doxey Road , Doxey ST16 1EG | 2out of 4 | 1,647 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 | 2,105 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Wheeldon Primary Academy Corporation Street , ST16 3LX | 2out of 4 | 2,429 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 | 1,271 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | 3out of 4 | 3,395 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | 3out of 4 | 3,637 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Weston Road Academy Blackheath Lane , ST18 0YG | 3out of 4 | 5,062 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Manor High School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 5,158 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshlands School Second Avenue , Tillington ST16 1PS | 3out of 4 | 363 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhall Nursery Second Avenue , Holmcroft ST16 1PS | 4out of 4 | 369 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy 1a Bailey Street , ST17 4BG | - not rated | 3,348 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Yarlet School Yarlet , ST18 9SU | - not rated | 4,413 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staffordshire University Stafford Campus , Beaconside ST18 0AD | - not rated | 4,528 yd | Higher education institutions | 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 | 980 yd | |
| Golden Orient | Unit 7, Hurricane Court, Hurricane Close | 986 yd | |
| Elior - Wincanton Screwfix Stafford | Unit Dc 1 Screwfix Direct, Shackleton Way | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Luck Penny | 62 Crab Lane | 364 yd | |
| The Holmcroft | The Holmcroft, Holmcroft Road | 741 yd | |
| Redhill Brewers Fayre | Redhill Brewers Fayre, Spitfire Close | 919 yd | |
| The Shire Horse | Hurricane Close | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Fish Bar | 109 First Avenue | 576 yd | |
| Golden Chef | 107 First Avenue | 576 yd | |
| Mariners Fish & Chips | 178 Stone Road | 1,074 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri Stafford | 176 Stone Road | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 52-56 Holmcroft Road | 741 yd | |
| Co-operative | Central England Co-operative, Stone Road | 1,016 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cresswell Manor Farm Playing Field Wootton Drive | grass pitches | 363 yd |
| Woodlands Road Woodlands Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 409 yd |
| Alpha Leisure Club (Closed) Tillington Hall Hotel Tillington Hall Hotel Eccleshall Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 555 yd |
| Tillington Manor Primary School YOUNG AVENUE | grass pitches | 846 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 260.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.