Richards Avenue, Stafford, ST16 3FE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST16 3FE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.7%	51.5%	3.8%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	52.3%	48.5%	-3.8%	49.0%	-0.5%

Partnership Status

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%	39.4%	12.4%	37.9%	1.5%
Married: Opposite sex	35%	25.6%	-9.4%	44.2%	-18.6%
Separated	3%	4.4%	1.4%	2.2%	2.2%
Divorced	15.5%	18.9%	3.4%	9.1%	9.8%
Widowed	19.5%	11.7%	-7.8%	6.1%	5.6%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	29.3%	34%	4.7%	48.4%	-14.4%
Good health	31.5%	29.5%	-2.0%	33.6%	-4.1%
Fair health	24.8%	21.5%	-3.3%	12.7%	8.8%
Bad health	11.7%	10.5%	-1.2%	4.0%	6.5%
Very bad health	2.7%	4.5%	1.8%	1.2%	3.3%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around ST16 3FE this area, 30.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	42%	30.3%	-11.7%	18.2%	12.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.5%	9%	-1.5%	9.6%	-0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9%	12.9%	3.9%	13.4%	-0.5%
Apprenticeship	1.5%	2.8%	1.3%	5.3%	-2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11%	12.9%	1.9%	16.9%	-4.0%
Degree or Similar	21%	29.8%	8.8%	33.8%	-4.0%
Other	5%	2.2%	-2.8%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	3.6%	5%	1.4%	3.1%	1.9%
Pakistani	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.9%	1%	0.1%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	2.5%	-2.0%
Black Caribbean	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	90.1%	92%	1.9%	81.4%	10.6%
Other	0.9%	0.5%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.2%	91%	1.8%	83.2%	7.8%
European Union	4.1%	4.5%	0.4%	6.1%	-1.6%
Africa	0.9%	1%	0.1%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	4.5%	3.5%	-1.0%	5.6%	-2.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.7%	91.5%	2.8%	83.2%	8.3%
10+ Years	1.4%	6%	4.6%	9.8%	-3.8%
5-10 Years	1.8%	0.5%	-1.3%	2.9%	-2.4%
2-5 Years	2.7%	1.5%	-1.2%	2.2%	-0.7%
Less than 2 years	5.4%	0.5%	-4.9%	1.9%	-1.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	66.7%	76.7%	-10.0%
Germany	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Spain	2.5%	0.4%	2.1%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Southern Asia	1.5%	1.2%	0.3%
No passport held	27.4%	13.5%	13.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39%	37.2%	1.8%
Christian	51%	46.2%	4.8%
Hindu	2.5%	1.7%	0.8%
Jewish	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Sikh	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Other religion	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Not answered	5%	6.0%	-1.0%

Safety

Is Richards Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richards Avenue was 560.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 264.6% higher than the Coton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Richards Avenue has the highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Coton and the 7th highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Stafford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 346.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£41,200

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in ST16 3FE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Richards Avenue are based on 39 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Stafford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Richards Avenue, Stafford, ST16 3FE

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST16 3FE

Average Price
£322,238

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£322,238

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Richards Avenue

Average Price
£356,105

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£356,105

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Richards AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Richards Avenue, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£237,000	2021-02-05	£290,666
12 Richards Avenue, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2018-08-10	£264,109
4 Richards Avenue, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£262,000	2018-01-12	£357,486
15 Richards Avenue, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£249,000	2017-11-24	£338,450
10 Richards Avenue, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2017-11-15	£326,217

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST16 3FE

Employment

ST16 3FE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in ST16 3FE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	67
Full-Time Employee	44
Long-Term Sick or disabled	29
Part-Time Employee	18
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Student (economically inactive)	5
Self-Employed	5
Unemployed	4
Other	1
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	10
Manufacturing	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Education	9
Administrative and support service activities	5
Information and communication	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Transport and storage	2
Other	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stafford Childrens Centre Faraday Road , ST16 3NQ	- not rated	968 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St John's CofE Primary Academy Weston Road , ST16 3RZ	3out of 4	616 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John's CofE (C) Primary School Weston Road , ST16 3RL	- not rated	616 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
John Wheeldon Primary Academy Corporation Street , ST16 3LX	3out of 4	1,066 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
John Wheeldon Primary School Corporation Street , ST16 3LX	- not rated	1,066 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Leonard's Primary School Fairway , ST16 3TW	- not rated	1,143 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Weston Road High School Blackheath Lane , ST18 0YG	- not rated	1,923 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Weston Road Academy Blackheath Lane , ST18 0YG	3out of 4	1,923 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB	- not rated	2,074 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB	3out of 4	2,074 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Sir Graham Balfour High School North Avenue , ST16 1NR	- not rated	2,797 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Riverway CofE Middle School Riverway , ST16 3TJ	- not rated	1,188 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chetwynd Middle School 10 Newport Road , ST16 2HE	- not rated	1,458 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Holmcroft Middle School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW	- not rated	2,449 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Flash Ley Middle School Hawksmoor Road , ST17 9DR	- not rated	2,854 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Highfield Grove Middle School Highfield Grove , ST17 9RF	- not rated	2,987 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stafford College Earl Street , ST16 2QR	- not rated	1,521 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,465 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Ashwood Education Trust Westgate House , Bellasis Street ST16 3YJ	- not rated	1,875 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ashwood Education Bellasis Street , ST16 3YS	- not rated	1,875 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Focus School - Stafford Primary Campus Verulam Road , ST16 3EA	- not rated	2,051 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Hollies Pupil Referral Unit The Stables , The Hollies ST16 1BY	- not rated	2,138 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
La Patisserie Ltd	County Hospital, Weston Road	167 yd
Mid Staffs Postgrad Medical Centre	Staffordshire District General Hospital, Weston Road	238 yd
Cannock Chase Trading Ltd	Nhs Foundation Trust, County Hospital, Weston Road	238 yd
Full Bellies Cafe	15 Prospect Road	281 yd
Sugar and Spice	15 Prospect Road	281 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Prince Of Wales	66 Weston Road	368 yd
Perkins Sports & Social Club	Perkins Engines Company Limited, Tixall Road	664 yd
The Morris Man	The Morris Man, Alliss Close	816 yd
Stafford Town Football Club	Evans Park, Riverway	823 yd
The Lord Nelson Inn	31 Eastgate Street	1,014 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Prospect Road Fish Bar	13 Prospect Road	271 yd
Pizza Hut Delivery	63 Weston Road	432 yd
Weston Road Fish Bar	61 Weston Road	437 yd
Sunny House Take Away	2 Tixall Road	469 yd
Panku Stafford	Asda Supermarket, Lammascote Road	930 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-operative	Co-Operative Market Store, 55-57 Weston Road	472 yd
Everest Grocery Store Ltd	Tedder Road	524 yd
Asda	Asda Supermarket, Queensway	930 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Littleworth Park (Closed) Greenway	tennis courts	611 yd
Perkins Sports Club TIXALL ROAD	grass pitches	661 yd
Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	825 yd
Raf Stafford (Closed) Beaconside	golf, health and fitness suite, squash courts	921 yd
Mod Stafford BEACON BARRACKS BEACON BARRACKS BEACONSIDE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	921 yd
Charnley Road Charnley Road	grass pitches	1,013 yd
Stafford Town Football Clubs EVANS PARK EVANS PARK FAIRWAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,035 yd
John Wheeldon Primary Academy JOHN WHEELDON PRIMARY ACADEMY JOHN WHEELDON PRIMARY ACADEMY CORPORATION STREET	grass pitches	1,055 yd
Riverway Sports Ground SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND RIVERWAY	grass pitches	1,071 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	144.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.