North Place is in Stafford and in Stafford district. ST16 2RW is located in the Common electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stafford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about North Place, Stafford, ST16 2RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST16 2RN, ST16 3BQ, ST16 2RL, ST16 2RP, ST16 3GY, ST16 2RR, ST16 3BG, ST16 2RH, ST16 3YR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST16 2RW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.7% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.3% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 2RW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.5% 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 | 48.1% | 54.5% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.3% | 24.9% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -19.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 12.6% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 3.1% | -8.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 42% | 45.6% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 36% | 39.4% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 12.2% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 2% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 20.4% | 15.3% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 12.6% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 16.6% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.6% | 22.1% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 27.3% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.5% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 94% | 89.3% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 87% 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 | 92.9% | 87% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 9% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 87.3% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 4.3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.2% | 13.5% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.5% | 37.2% | 16.3% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Place was 79.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.1% lower than the Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
North Place has the 37th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Common and the 121st highest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 North Place, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2016-06-30 | £183,056 |
| 6 North Place, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2015-12-18 | £144,807 |
| 4 North Place, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2015-10-15 | £159,776 |
| 3 North Place, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2007-04-05 | £181,065 |
| 4 North Place, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £96,500 | 2006-01-27 | £164,187 |
ST16 2RW 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 | 148 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School St Patrick's Catholic Primary School & Nursery , Marston Road ST16 3BT | 2out of 4 | 426 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Wheeldon Primary Academy Corporation Street , ST16 3LX | 2out of 4 | 753 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tillington Manor Primary School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Doxey Primary and Nursery School Doxey Road , Doxey ST16 1EG | 2out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Primary School Bradshaw Way , Parkside ST16 1TH | 3out of 4 | 1,541 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,467 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | 3out of 4 | 2,006 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | 3out of 4 | 2,510 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Weston Road Academy Blackheath Lane , ST18 0YG | 3out of 4 | 3,565 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Manor High School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,767 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,542 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshlands School Second Avenue , Tillington ST16 1PS | 3out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy 1a Bailey Street , ST17 4BG | - not rated | 1,761 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staffordshire University Stafford Campus , Beaconside ST18 0AD | - not rated | 2,977 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haven School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | - not rated | 3,840 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Stafford Trade Centre | 204 yd | |
| Table Talk Cafe | 53 Greyfriars | 205 yd | |
| Stepping Stones Cafe | Northfield Centre, Magnolia Avenue | 242 yd | |
| Virgin Active | Eccleshall Road | 295 yd | |
| Caffe Pausa | Unit 1 Dunelm, Greyfriars Way | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Joiners Arms | 154 Marston Road | 297 yd | |
| Kings Arms Public House | 12 Peel Terrace | 386 yd | |
| The Hop Pole | 22 Sandon Road | 394 yd | |
| Stafford Tenpin | Greyfriars Place | 398 yd | |
| The Four Crosses Public House | 2 Sandon Road | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 1, 70a Stone Road | 132 yd | |
| Golden Gate | 10 Stone Road | 146 yd | |
| Roosters Chicken and Grill | 2 Stone Road | 165 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Unit 4, 70d Stone Road | 165 yd | |
| SS Signature | 157 Marston Road | 307 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 70 Stone Road | 165 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 2, Greyfriars Way | 398 yd | |
| Lidl Foodstores | Lidl, Madford Retail Park, Foregate Street | 677 yd | |
| Co-operative | Central England Co-operative, Stone Road | 838 yd | |
| Iceland | 22 Hunters Row | 926 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Stafford) ECCLESHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 143 yd |
| Marston Road Stadium Marston Road | grass pitches | 467 yd |
| Elite 2000 Fitness Centre ST. PATRICKS STREET | health and fitness suite | 512 yd |
| Hmp Stafford GAOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 628 yd |
| John Wheeldon Primary Academy JOHN WHEELDON PRIMARY ACADEMY JOHN WHEELDON PRIMARY ACADEMY CORPORATION STREET | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| Stafford Rufc (Blackberry Lane) THE COUNTY GROUND THE COUNTY GROUND BLACKBERRY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 798 yd |
| Tillington Manor Primary School YOUNG AVENUE | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Stafford) (Closed) UNITS K AND L UNITS K AND L HUNTERS ROW | health and fitness suite | 917 yd |
| Ls Fitness (Closed) UNIT 4B UNIT 4B DRUMMOND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,024 yd |
| Fit 4 Life Of Stafford (Closed) Salter Street | health and fitness suite | 1,092 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.