Martin Street is in Stafford and in Stafford district. ST16 2LE is located in the Forebridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stafford. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Martin Street, Stafford, ST16 2LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST16 2LB, ST16 2LG, ST16 2HN, ST16 2NG, ST16 2JP, ST16 2LN, ST16 2JA, ST16 2HU, ST16 2AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST16 2LE 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 2LE, 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 Martin Street 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.
Martin Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Martin Street, Stafford, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2024-04-18 | £884,990 |
| 15 Martin Street, Stafford, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2015-02-12 | £242,731 |
ST16 2LE 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 | 805 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School Garden Street , ST17 4BT | 4out of 4 | 933 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Wheeldon Primary Academy Corporation Street , ST16 3LX | 2out of 4 | 972 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 | 1,070 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Primary School St Leonard's Avenue , ST17 4LT | 2out of 4 | 1,772 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 | 925 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,622 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Manor High School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,566 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Graham Balfour High School North Avenue , ST16 1NR | 3out of 4 | 2,693 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Weston Road Academy Blackheath Lane , ST18 0YG | 3out of 4 | 3,216 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 | 508 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staffordshire University Stafford Campus , Beaconside ST18 0AD | - not rated | 2,591 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haven School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | - not rated | 2,642 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhall Nursery Second Avenue , Holmcroft ST16 1PS | 4out of 4 | 2,769 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshlands School Second Avenue , Tillington ST16 1PS | 3out of 4 | 2,772 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | 5 Greengate Street | 79 yd | |
| Stafford Gatehouse Theatre | Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate Street | 85 yd | |
| 7 Market Square Ltd | 7 Market Square | 94 yd | |
| A Novel Patisserie | 2 The Colonnade | 103 yd | |
| The Post House | 35-36 Greengate Street | 119 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bear | 7 Greengate Street | 58 yd | |
| Market Vaults | 4 St Martins Place | 75 yd | |
| Shrewsbury Arms | 75-75a Eastgate Street | 101 yd | |
| The Liquor Tank | 2b Staffordshire Place | 132 yd | |
| Ye Olde Rose & Crown | Rose And Crown, 10 Market Street | 134 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dog House | 4-5 Martin Street | 60 yd | |
| Greggs | 58 Greengate Street | 131 yd | |
| Premier Pizza | 6 North Walls | 208 yd | |
| Tigerbite | 7-8 Mill Street | 210 yd | |
| Ayo Gorkhali | 34 Mill Bank | 211 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Convy Stores | 47-48 Mill Street | 152 yd | |
| Aldi | Kingsmead Retail Park, North Walls | 276 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | Unit 11, Block D, Riverside Retail Development, South Walls | 288 yd | |
| Iceland | 22 Hunters Row | 369 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Supermarket, Queensway | 514 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit 4 Life Of Stafford (Closed) Salter Street | health and fitness suite | 166 yd |
| I-Motion Gym (Stafford) GUILDHALL SHOPPING CENTRE GUILDHALL SHOPPING CENTRE MARKET SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 258 yd |
| Riverside Recreation Centre (Closed) South Walls | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 306 yd |
| Stafford College Earl Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 341 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Stafford) (Closed) UNITS K AND L UNITS K AND L HUNTERS ROW | health and fitness suite | 366 yd |
| Gec Social And Athletic Association (Closed) Lichfield Road | grass pitches | 554 yd |
| Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 565 yd |
| Hmp Stafford GAOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 635 yd |
| Riverway Sports Ground SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND RIVERWAY | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Elite 2000 Fitness Centre ST. PATRICKS STREET | health and fitness suite | 746 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.