Holbeach Way is in Stafford and in Stafford district. ST16 1XB is located in the Doxey & Castletown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stafford. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holbeach Way, Stafford, ST16 1XB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST16 1XA, ST16 1XD, ST16 1ED, ST16 1XE, ST16 1EE, ST16 1EG, ST16 1EF, ST16 1HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST16 1XB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 50.5% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 46.2% | 49.5% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 1XB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.5% 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 | 27.5% | 44.5% | 17.0% | 37.9% | 6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 37.4% | -8.9% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 16.8% | 11% | -5.8% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 4.5% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.3%) 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 | 50.5% | 51.5% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 37.8% | 7.7% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 8.7% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 17.8% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 4.5% | -8.9% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 14.6% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 20.4% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.9% | 34.4% | -0.5% | 33.8% | 0.6% |
| Other | 8.1% | 4.5% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.5% | 8.9% | 8.4% | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 93.5% | 86.5% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 5.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 87.4% 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 | 93% | 87.4% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 5.3% | 4.8% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 86.5% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Germany | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holbeach Way was 49.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.0% lower than the Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holbeach Way has the 27th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Common and the 217th highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Holbeach Way, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2023-02-24 | £271,753 |
| 1 Holbeach Way, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2018-12-19 | £240,432 |
| 6 Holbeach Way, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2018-12-12 | £259,862 |
| 5 Holbeach Way, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £201,000 | 2016-06-23 | £287,104 |
| 1 Holbeach Way, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2012-04-12 | £249,299 |
ST16 1XB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Childrens Centre Faraday Road , ST16 3NQ | - not rated | 1,968 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doxey Primary and Nursery School Doxey Road , Doxey ST16 1EG | - not rated | 231 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Doxey Academy Doxey Road , Doxey ST16 1EG | 2out of 4 | 235 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burleyfields Primary School Martin Drive , ST16 1GP | - not rated | 696 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tillington Manor Primary School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tillington Manor Primary School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW | 2out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | - not rated | 1,886 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | 3out of 4 | 1,886 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | - not rated | 1,997 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | - not rated | 2,030 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Graham Balfour High School North Avenue , ST16 1NR | - not rated | 2,264 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 | 1,464 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverway CofE Middle School Riverway , ST16 3TJ | - not rated | 1,821 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetwynd Middle School 10 Newport Road , ST16 2HE | - not rated | 1,957 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Grove Middle School Highfield Grove , ST17 9RF | - not rated | 2,749 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flash Ley Middle School Hawksmoor Road , ST17 9DR | - not rated | 3,312 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 | 1,498 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 | 1,002 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollies Pupil Referral Unit The Stables , The Hollies ST16 1BY | - not rated | 1,504 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashwood Education Trust Westgate House , Bellasis Street ST16 3YJ | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashwood Education Bellasis Street , ST16 3YS | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshlands School Second Avenue , Tillington ST16 1PS | 3out of 4 | 1,761 yd | Community special 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 | 989 yd | |
| Virgin Active | Eccleshall Road | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Sports Club | Universal Sports And Social Club, Reed Drive | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doxey Fish Bar | 211 Doxey | 175 yd | |
| Marco's Pizza | 211 Doxey | 175 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Doxey Primary School DOXEY | grass pitches | 235 yd |
| Doxey Playing Fields DUNLIN GARDENS | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| Doxey Playing Fields DUNLIN GARDENS | grass pitches | 522 yd |
| Stafford Rufc (Blackberry Lane) THE COUNTY GROUND THE COUNTY GROUND BLACKBERRY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 633 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 203.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.