Ebony Close is in Stafford and in Stafford district. ST16 2TW is located in the Doxey & Castletown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stafford. This postcode has been in use since 2002-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ebony Close, Stafford, ST16 2TW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST16 2TR, ST16 2TS, ST16 2TU, ST16 1EA, ST16 2EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST16 2TW 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 | 50.3% | 50.7% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.3% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.6% | 35.1% | 7.5% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.1% | 48% | -10.1% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 10.7% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 64% | 51.8% | -12.2% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 35.1% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 5.1% | 10.3% | 5.2% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 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 | 9.7% | 12.9% | 3.2% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 8.9% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 14.2% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 16% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.2% | 40.9% | -4.3% | 33.8% | 7.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.3% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.1% 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% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 6.4% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 94.5% | 85.1% | -9.4% | 81.4% | 3.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 86.5% 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 | 93.2% | 86.5% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 6.8% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 86.2% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 8.5% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 1.4% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ebony Close was 84.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.3% lower than the Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ebony Close has the 33rd highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Common and the 111th highest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Ebony Close, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-05-17 | £354,345 |
| 3 Ebony Close, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2018-12-07 | £209,683 |
| 4 Ebony Close, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-11-30 | £331,173 |
| 1 Ebony Close, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2017-12-21 | £220,629 |
| 21 Ebony Close, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2017-02-10 | £207,779 |
ST16 2TW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Education | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doxey Primary and Nursery School Doxey Road , Doxey ST16 1EG | 2out of 4 | 868 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School St Patrick's Catholic Primary School & Nursery , Marston Road ST16 3BT | 2out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Wheeldon Primary Academy Corporation Street , ST16 3LX | 2out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tillington Manor Primary School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School Garden Street , ST17 4BT | 3out of 4 | 1,798 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,365 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,678 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Graham Balfour High School North Avenue , ST16 1NR | 3out of 4 | 2,280 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Manor High School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,129 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Weston Road Academy Blackheath Lane , ST18 0YG | 3out of 4 | 4,111 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 | 1,417 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhall Nursery Second Avenue , Holmcroft ST16 1PS | 4out of 4 | 2,026 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshlands School Second Avenue , Tillington ST16 1PS | 3out of 4 | 2,028 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haven School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | - not rated | 3,194 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Grammar School Burton Manor , Burton Manor Road ST18 9AT | - not rated | 3,266 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essence Of The Orient | 26-27 Broad Eye | 599 yd | |
| Caffe Pausa | Unit 1 Dunelm, Greyfriars Way | 605 yd | |
| Vivere | 55-56 Foregate Street | 684 yd | |
| MUSTANG VALLEY | 60 Foregate Street | 686 yd | |
| House of Bread | 43 Browning Street | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simply Bilash | 1 Doxey Road | 458 yd | |
| The Railway Inn | The Railway Inn, 23 Castle Street | 467 yd | |
| Universal Sports Club | Universal Sports And Social Club, Reed Drive | 505 yd | |
| Stafford Tenpin | Greyfriars Place | 605 yd | |
| The Lamb Inn | Lamb Inn, Broad Eye | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Fish Bar | 8 Castle Hill | 586 yd | |
| Szechuan House | 50 Foregate Street | 659 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | 52 Foregate Street | 660 yd | |
| The Fryer | 52 Foregate Street | 660 yd | |
| Bamboo Garden | 61 Foregate Street | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Unit 2, Greyfriars Way | 605 yd | |
| Lidl Foodstores | Lidl, Madford Retail Park, Foregate Street | 656 yd | |
| Iceland | 22 Hunters Row | 748 yd | |
| Aldi | Kingsmead Retail Park, North Walls | 1,014 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 70 Stone Road | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stafford Rufc (Blackberry Lane) THE COUNTY GROUND THE COUNTY GROUND BLACKBERRY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 270 yd |
| Stafford College Earl Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 743 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Stafford) (Closed) UNITS K AND L UNITS K AND L HUNTERS ROW | health and fitness suite | 765 yd |
| Elite 2000 Fitness Centre ST. PATRICKS STREET | health and fitness suite | 780 yd |
| Hmp Stafford GAOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 840 yd |
| I-Motion Gym (Stafford) GUILDHALL SHOPPING CENTRE GUILDHALL SHOPPING CENTRE MARKET SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 843 yd |
| Stafford Rufc (Castlefields) Castlefields Castlefields Newport Road | grass pitches | 860 yd |
| Pure Gym (Stafford) ECCLESHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 890 yd |
| Stafford Castle Golf Club NEWPORT ROAD | golf | 896 yd |
| Doxey Playing Fields DUNLIN GARDENS | grass pitches | 924 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 | 126.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.