Quincy Way is in Stafford and in Stafford district. ST16 1WD is located in the Seighford & Church Eaton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stafford. This postcode has been in use since 2014-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Quincy Way, Stafford, ST16 1WD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST16 1WE, ST16 1WN, ST16 1WA, ST16 1WF, ST16 1UD, ST16 1WH, ST16 1WG, ST16 1UA, ST16 1TY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST16 1WD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% of residents 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 | 50.1% | 47.1% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 49.9% | 52.9% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 1WD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.7% 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 | 20.5% | 49.7% | 29.2% | 37.9% | 11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.8% | 38.2% | -24.6% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 9.1% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 0.6% | -5.9% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.2% | 58.8% | 26.6% | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| Good health | 47.2% | 33% | -14.2% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 15% | 6.8% | -8.2% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 1.4% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 1WD this area, 5.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.6% | 5.5% | -21.1% | 18.2% | -12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 8.5% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 16.4% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 1.2% | -3.2% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 23% | 12.8% | 16.9% | 6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 44.8% | 20.6% | 33.8% | 11.0% |
| Other | 4.8% | 0.6% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.5% | 82.7% | -15.8% | 81.4% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 81.8% 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 | 97.3% | 81.8% | -15.5% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 6.4% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 7.7% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 81.4% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Quincy Way was 29.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.7% lower than the Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Quincy Way has the 20th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Common and the 142nd lowest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Quincy Way, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-03-27 | £254,136 |
| 13 Quincy Way, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-01-26 | £256,991 |
| 17 Quincy Way, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £368,000 | 2023-09-27 | £382,991 |
| 10 Quincy Way, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2022-12-12 | £304,299 |
| 6 Quincy Way, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £277,000 | 2022-07-15 | £297,221 |
ST16 1WD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Primary School Bradshaw Way , Parkside ST16 1TH | 3out of 4 | 726 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tillington Manor Primary School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW | 3out of 4 | 1,610 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 | 2,423 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Wheeldon Primary Academy Corporation Street , ST16 3LX | 2out of 4 | 2,641 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Doxey Primary and Nursery School Doxey Road , Doxey ST16 1EG | 2out of 4 | 3,016 yd | Community school | 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 | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | 3out of 4 | 4,252 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Weston Road Academy Blackheath Lane , ST18 0YG | 3out of 4 | 4,535 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | 3out of 4 | 4,702 yd | Community 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 | 1,276 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshlands School Second Avenue , Tillington ST16 1PS | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Yarlet School Yarlet , ST18 9SU | - not rated | 3,191 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy 1a Bailey Street , ST17 4BG | - not rated | 3,982 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staffordshire University Stafford Campus , Beaconside ST18 0AD | - not rated | 4,138 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towers Chicken and Grill | 11 Parkside Shopping Precinct, Parkside Avenue | 580 yd | |
| Golden Orient | Unit 7, Hurricane Court, Hurricane Close | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staffordshire Bull | Staffordshire Bull, Bradshaw Way | 583 yd | |
| The Shire Horse | Hurricane Close | 730 yd | |
| Redhill Brewers Fayre | Redhill Brewers Fayre, Spitfire Close | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Pizza | 8 Parkside Shopping Precinct, Parkside Avenue | 592 yd | |
| Mandarin House | 5 Parkside Shopping Precinct, Parkside Avenue | 593 yd | |
| Britannia Fish Bar | 109 First Avenue | 1,034 yd | |
| Golden Chef | 107 First Avenue | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sir Graham Balfour High School NORTH AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 730 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 195.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.