Linksfield Grove is in Stafford and in Stafford district. ST16 1TG 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 Linksfield Grove, Stafford, ST16 1TG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST16 1TE, ST16 1TR, ST16 1TW, ST16 1TF, ST16 1TD, ST16 1UB, ST16 1TB, ST16 1TA, ST16 1TP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST16 1TG 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 | 47.6% | 51.9% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 52.4% | 48.1% | -4.3% | 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 vicinity of ST16 1TG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.5% 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 | 29% | 27.9% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 52.5% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 8.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 10.5% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 7.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 39% | 44.7% | 5.7% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 42.3% | 37.6% | -4.7% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 12.8% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 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 | 18.5% | 16% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 7.3% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 16% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 17.8% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 34.7% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.8% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 94% | 91.7% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
In this area, 89.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 89.8% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 4.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 5.3% | 3.4% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 90.2% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0.4% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Linksfield Grove was 39.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.5% lower than the Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Linksfield Grove has the 21st lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Common and the 187th lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Linksfield Grove, Stafford, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2025-10-02 | £88,689 |
| 20 Linksfield Grove, Stafford, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2025-09-26 | £69,048 |
| 50 Linksfield Grove, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2025-02-14 | £83,314 |
| 2 Linksfield Grove, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-08-04 | £226,031 |
| 1 Linksfield Grove, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-08-11 | £235,830 |
ST16 1TG 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 1TG 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 | 78 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,174 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Primary School Bradshaw Way , Parkside ST16 1TH | 3out of 4 | 192 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Primary School Bradshaw Way , Parkside ST16 1TH | - not rated | 192 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaconfields Primary School Ramson Avenue , ST16 1ZY | - not rated | 833 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tillington Manor Primary School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tillington Manor Primary School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW | 2out of 4 | 1,122 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 | 248 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Graham Balfour High School North Avenue , ST16 1NR | 3out of 4 | 248 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | - not rated | 3,720 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | 3out of 4 | 3,720 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Road High School Blackheath Lane , ST18 0YG | - not rated | 4,164 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,056 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverway CofE Middle School Riverway , ST16 3TJ | - not rated | 2,950 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetwynd Middle School 10 Newport Road , ST16 2HE | - not rated | 3,359 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Grove Middle School Highfield Grove , ST17 9RF | - not rated | 4,809 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flash Ley Middle School Hawksmoor Road , ST17 9DR | - not rated | 5,117 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 | 2,899 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus School - Stafford Primary Campus Verulam Road , ST16 3EA | - not rated | 977 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhall Nursery Second Avenue , Holmcroft ST16 1PS | - not rated | 999 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhall Second Avenue , Holmcroft ST16 1PS | 4out of 4 | 999 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshlands School Second Avenue , Tillington ST16 1PS | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooklands Preparatory School 167 Eccleshall Road , ST16 1PD | - not rated | 1,492 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towers Chicken and Grill | 11 Parkside Shopping Precinct, Parkside Avenue | 121 yd | |
| Golden Orient | Unit 7, Hurricane Court, Hurricane Close | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staffordshire Bull | Staffordshire Bull, Bradshaw Way | 143 yd | |
| Redhill Brewers Fayre | Redhill Brewers Fayre, Spitfire Close | 719 yd | |
| The Shire Horse | Hurricane Close | 754 yd | |
| The Luck Penny | 62 Crab Lane | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandarin House | 5 Parkside Shopping Precinct, Parkside Avenue | 118 yd | |
| Direct Pizza | 8 Parkside Shopping Precinct, Parkside Avenue | 129 yd | |
| Golden Chef | 107 First Avenue | 711 yd | |
| Britannia Fish Bar | 109 First Avenue | 713 yd | |
| Mariners Fish & Chips | 178 Stone Road | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Central England Co-operative, Stone Road | 1,007 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sir Graham Balfour High School NORTH AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 243 yd |
| Holmcroft Community Centre NEWLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| Woodlands Road Woodlands Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,065 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 | 56.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.