Malt Mill Lane is in Stafford and in Stafford district. ST16 2JW is located in the Forebridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stafford. This postcode has been in use since 2017-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Malt Mill Lane, Stafford, ST16 2JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST16 2JU, ST16 2JZ, ST16 2JL, ST16 2NR, ST16 2NQ, ST16 2NT, ST16 3AD, ST16 2JP, ST16 2BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST16 2JW 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 2JW, 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 Malt Mill Lane 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.
Malt Mill Lane 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 The Malt Mill Malt Mill Lane, Stafford, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2022-12-16 | £151,930 |
| 5 The Malt Mill Malt Mill Lane, Stafford, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £165,000 | 2020-08-07 | £195,772 |
| 6 The Malt Mill Malt Mill Lane, Stafford, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £180,000 | 2019-12-20 | £220,638 |
| 2 The Malt Mill Malt Mill Lane, Stafford, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £185,000 | 2019-11-19 | £218,502 |
| 9 The Malt Mill Malt Mill Lane, Stafford, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £131,500 | 2019-08-20 | £158,934 |
ST16 2JW 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wheeldon Primary Academy Corporation Street , ST16 3LX | 2out of 4 | 804 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 | 882 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School Garden Street , ST17 4BT | 3out of 4 | 980 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School Garden Street , ST17 4BT | 4out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Doxey Primary and Nursery School Doxey Road , Doxey ST16 1EG | 2out of 4 | 1,847 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 | 1,085 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,755 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Graham Balfour High School North Avenue , ST16 1NR | 3out of 4 | 2,504 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Manor High School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,753 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Weston Road Academy Blackheath Lane , ST18 0YG | 3out of 4 | 3,202 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 | 697 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staffordshire University Stafford Campus , Beaconside ST18 0AD | - not rated | 2,577 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhall Nursery Second Avenue , Holmcroft ST16 1PS | 4out of 4 | 2,592 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshlands School Second Avenue , Tillington ST16 1PS | 3out of 4 | 2,596 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haven School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | - not rated | 2,829 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobobo | 3a Salter Street | 11 yd | |
| No. 3 | 3 Market Square | 84 yd | |
| Stafford Gatehouse Theatre | Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate Street | 107 yd | |
| 7 Market Square Ltd | 7 Market Square | 135 yd | |
| Cup a Cha | Unit 4, North Walls | 142 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde Rose & Crown | Rose And Crown, 10 Market Street | 56 yd | |
| The Empourium | 1 Market Street | 60 yd | |
| Market Vaults | 4 St Martins Place | 139 yd | |
| Kennys Sports Bar | 8 North Walls | 147 yd | |
| Hogarths | 15-16 Gaolgate Street | 157 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Pizza | 6 North Walls | 21 yd | |
| The Dog House | 4-5 Martin Street | 160 yd | |
| Greggs | 58 Greengate Street | 169 yd | |
| Fung's | 40 Eastgate Street | 358 yd | |
| Tigerbite | 7-8 Mill Street | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Kingsmead Retail Park, North Walls | 102 yd | |
| Iceland | 22 Hunters Row | 235 yd | |
| Convy Stores | 47-48 Mill Street | 321 yd | |
| Lidl Foodstores | Lidl, Madford Retail Park, Foregate Street | 443 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | Unit 11, Block D, Riverside Retail Development, South Walls | 478 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit 4 Life Of Stafford (Closed) Salter Street | health and fitness suite | 31 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Stafford) (Closed) UNITS K AND L UNITS K AND L HUNTERS ROW | health and fitness suite | 222 yd |
| I-Motion Gym (Stafford) GUILDHALL SHOPPING CENTRE GUILDHALL SHOPPING CENTRE MARKET SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 306 yd |
| Stafford College Earl Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 338 yd |
| Hmp Stafford GAOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 447 yd |
| Riverside Recreation Centre (Closed) South Walls | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 471 yd |
| Elite 2000 Fitness Centre ST. PATRICKS STREET | health and fitness suite | 561 yd |
| Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 656 yd |
| Gec Social And Athletic Association (Closed) Lichfield Road | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| John Wheeldon Primary Academy JOHN WHEELDON PRIMARY ACADEMY JOHN WHEELDON PRIMARY ACADEMY CORPORATION STREET | grass pitches | 743 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% |
| Median download speed | 76.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.