South Walls is in Stafford and in Stafford district. ST16 3AA 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 South Walls, Stafford, ST16 3AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST16 2LY, ST16 2LZ, ST16 2LN, ST16 2ND, ST16 2NG, ST16 2HQ, ST16 2HU, ST16 2LE, ST16 3UG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST16 3AA is primarily male, with 59.3% 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 | 35.8% | 40.7% | 4.9% | 51.0% | -10.3% |
| Male | 64.2% | 59.3% | -4.9% | 49.0% | 10.3% |
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 3AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% 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 | 54% | 50.6% | -3.4% | 37.9% | 12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.8% | 26.6% | -9.2% | 44.2% | -17.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 9.4% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 9.9% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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 | 58% | 40.4% | -17.6% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 35.3% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 6.2% | 18.8% | 12.6% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 4.7% | 4.2% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 5.1% | 17.2% | 12.1% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 11.6% | 2.5% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 12.5% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 9.5% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.2% | 37.9% | -22.3% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 10.4% | 0.4% | -10.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 76.7% | 87.3% | 10.6% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 82.5% 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 | 72.5% | 82.5% | 10.0% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 4.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.5% | 7.1% | -7.4% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.5% | 82.2% | 9.7% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 15% | 5.5% | -9.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 7.1% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Walls was 1853.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 1396.6% higher than the Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Walls has the highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Common and the highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 947.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Centre South Walls, Stafford, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building | £18,779,312 | 2021-11-08 | £20,256,112 |
| Riverside Centre South Walls, Stafford, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building | £35,901,335 | 2018-01-23 | £42,870,418 |
| 54 South Walls, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2005-01-14 | £178,648 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Other | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Childrens Centre Faraday Road , ST16 3NQ | - not rated | 1,047 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery , St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery ST17 4BT | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austin's Catholic (VA) Primary School Garden Street , ST17 4BT | - not rated | 535 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School Garden Street , ST17 4BT | 4out of 4 | 708 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School Garden Street , ST17 4BT | - not rated | 708 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Wheeldon Primary Academy Corporation Street , ST16 3LX | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | 3out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | - not rated | 1,747 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | - not rated | 1,775 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Manor High School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | 2out of 4 | 2,446 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverway CofE Middle School Riverway , ST16 3TJ | - not rated | 258 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetwynd Middle School 10 Newport Road , ST16 2HE | - not rated | 389 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Grove Middle School Highfield Grove , ST17 9RF | - not rated | 2,000 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flash Ley Middle School Hawksmoor Road , ST17 9DR | - not rated | 2,051 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmcroft Middle School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW | - not rated | 2,293 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford College Earl Street , ST16 2QR | - not rated | 579 yd | Further education | 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 | 2out of 4 | 417 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashwood Education Trust Westgate House , Bellasis Street ST16 3YJ | - not rated | 810 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashwood Education Bellasis Street , ST16 3YS | - not rated | 810 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollies Pupil Referral Unit The Stables , The Hollies ST16 1BY | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Educational Assessment Centre Hawksmoor Road , ST17 9DR | - not rated | 2,048 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Unit 4a, Stafford Riverside, South Walls | 63 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 2a, Stafford Riverside, South Walls | 63 yd | |
| The Vintage Barn | 34a Eastgate Street | 100 yd | |
| A Novel Patisserie | 2 The Colonnade | 232 yd | |
| Patties + Ting | 5a Lichfield Road | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord Nelson Inn | 31 Eastgate Street | 112 yd | |
| The Liquor Tank | 2b Staffordshire Place | 157 yd | |
| Shrewsbury Arms | 75-75a Eastgate Street | 169 yd | |
| Revolution Bars Group Plc | Riverside | 212 yd | |
| Kennys Sports Bar | 8 North Walls | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fung's | 40 Eastgate Street | 97 yd | |
| New Lotus House | 5c Lichfield Road | 259 yd | |
| Peppers | 3 Bridge Street | 261 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 8b Lichfield Road | 268 yd | |
| The Boppin Dolphin | 12a Bridge Street | 270 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks and Spencer | Unit 11, Block D, Riverside Retail Development, South Walls | 261 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Supermarket, Queensway | 271 yd | |
| Convy Stores | 47-48 Mill Street | 303 yd | |
| Aldi | Kingsmead Retail Park, North Walls | 428 yd | |
| Iceland | 22 Hunters Row | 602 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Recreation Centre (Closed) South Walls | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 109 yd |
| Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 332 yd |
| Fit 4 Life Of Stafford (Closed) Salter Street | health and fitness suite | 375 yd |
| Gec Social And Athletic Association (Closed) Lichfield Road | grass pitches | 381 yd |
| I-Motion Gym (Stafford) GUILDHALL SHOPPING CENTRE GUILDHALL SHOPPING CENTRE MARKET SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 487 yd |
| Riverway Sports Ground SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND RIVERWAY | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Stafford College Earl Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 579 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Stafford) (Closed) UNITS K AND L UNITS K AND L HUNTERS ROW | health and fitness suite | 595 yd |
| Littleworth Park (Closed) Greenway | tennis courts | 792 yd |
| Stafford Cricket And Hockey Club BRIAN WESTHEAD PAVILION BRIAN WESTHEAD PAVILION RIVERWAY | grass pitches | 793 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.