St Marys Gate is in Stafford and in Stafford district. ST16 2AS is located in the Forebridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stafford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Marys Gate, Stafford, ST16 2AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST16 2JE, ST16 2JA, ST16 2LG, ST16 2HN, ST16 2JP, ST16 2AW, ST16 2AR, ST16 2AJ, ST16 2LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST16 2AS is primarily male, with 56.9% 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 | 44% | 43.1% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -7.9% |
| Male | 56% | 56.9% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 7.9% |
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 2AS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.9% 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 | 71% | 72.9% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 35.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.2% | 16.3% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -27.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9% | 5.9% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 | 44.7% | 40% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -8.4% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 40.3% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 13.5% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 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 | 17.2% | 18.7% | 1.5% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 11.1% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 14.2% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 19% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 33.9% | 1.5% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 10.3% | 1% | -9.3% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 79.9% | 84.4% | 4.5% | 81.4% | 3.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 3.8% | 0.6% | -3.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 75.5% 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 | 74.2% | 75.5% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| European Union | 11.9% | 15.2% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 9.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.1% | 3.9% | -6.2% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.6% | 75.2% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.9% | 8.7% | -3.2% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 7.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 4.2% | -2.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.2% | 76.7% | -13.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Marys Gate was 1484.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 1206.0% higher than the Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Marys Gate has the 2nd highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Common and the 2nd highest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 616.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.6%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 St Marys Gate, Stafford, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2020-10-13 | £135,363 |
| 12 St Marys Gate, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2005-05-12 | £246,081 |
| 12 St Marys Gate, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2003-11-12 | £292,817 |
| 11 St Marys Gate, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2003-11-12 | £248,784 |
ST16 2AS 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 | 153 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School Garden Street , ST17 4BT | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School Garden Street , ST17 4BT | 4out of 4 | 965 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Wheeldon Primary Academy Corporation Street , ST16 3LX | 2out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School St Patrick's Catholic Primary School & Nursery , Marston Road ST16 3BT | 2out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Doxey Primary and Nursery School Doxey Road , Doxey ST16 1EG | 2out of 4 | 1,833 yd | Community school | 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 | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Manor High School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,542 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Graham Balfour High School North Avenue , ST16 1NR | 3out of 4 | 2,698 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Weston Road Academy Blackheath Lane , ST18 0YG | 3out of 4 | 3,333 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy 1a Bailey Street , ST17 4BG | - not rated | 520 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haven School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | - not rated | 2,618 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Staffordshire University Stafford Campus , Beaconside ST18 0AD | - not rated | 2,708 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhall Nursery Second Avenue , Holmcroft ST16 1PS | 4out of 4 | 2,735 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshlands School Second Avenue , Tillington ST16 1PS | 3out of 4 | 2,739 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | 50 Greengate Street | 44 yd | |
| The Post House | 35-36 Greengate Street | 54 yd | |
| Starbucks | 5 Greengate Street | 58 yd | |
| French & Byrne | 9 St Marys Grove | 80 yd | |
| 7 Market Square Ltd | 7 Market Square | 94 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bear | 7 Greengate Street | 62 yd | |
| Market Vaults | 4 St Martins Place | 96 yd | |
| The Tree House Cocktail & Champagne Bar | First Floor, 1-2 Mill Street | 139 yd | |
| Bird In Hand | 21 Mill Street | 141 yd | |
| The Empourium | 1 Market Street | 168 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 58 Greengate Street | 72 yd | |
| The Dog House | 4-5 Martin Street | 82 yd | |
| Tigerbite | 7-8 Mill Street | 146 yd | |
| Ayo Gorkhali | 34 Mill Bank | 172 yd | |
| Premier Pizza | 6 North Walls | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Convy Stores | 47-48 Mill Street | 110 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | Unit 11, Block D, Riverside Retail Development, South Walls | 302 yd | |
| Iceland | 22 Hunters Row | 326 yd | |
| Aldi | Kingsmead Retail Park, North Walls | 330 yd | |
| Lidl Foodstores | Lidl, Madford Retail Park, Foregate Street | 578 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| I-Motion Gym (Stafford) GUILDHALL SHOPPING CENTRE GUILDHALL SHOPPING CENTRE MARKET SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 143 yd |
| Fit 4 Life Of Stafford (Closed) Salter Street | health and fitness suite | 197 yd |
| Stafford College Earl Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 234 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Stafford) (Closed) UNITS K AND L UNITS K AND L HUNTERS ROW | health and fitness suite | 331 yd |
| Riverside Recreation Centre (Closed) South Walls | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 384 yd |
| Gec Social And Athletic Association (Closed) Lichfield Road | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| Hmp Stafford GAOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 640 yd |
| Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 674 yd |
| Elite 2000 Fitness Centre ST. PATRICKS STREET | health and fitness suite | 739 yd |
| Riverway Sports Ground SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND RIVERWAY | grass pitches | 816 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.