Lotus Way is in Stafford and in Stafford district. ST16 3FY is located in the Coton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stafford. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lotus Way, Stafford, ST16 3FY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST16 3FX, ST16 3FZ, ST16 3HY, ST16 3JD, ST16 3FU, ST16 3ND, ST16 3GR, ST16 3JB, ST16 3HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST16 3FY is primarily male, with 57.3% 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 | 45.3% | 42.7% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -8.3% |
| Male | 54.7% | 57.3% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 8.3% |
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 3FY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% 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 | 48.2% | 43.2% | -5.0% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 34.7% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 13.1% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 52.1% | 45.3% | -6.8% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 39.7% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 10.5% | 5.2% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 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 | 9.2% | 11.5% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 14.5% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 14% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 18.5% | 2.0% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.9% | 32.5% | -1.4% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 4.6% | 4.5% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 91.3% | 85.4% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 4.0% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 86% 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 | 88.3% | 86% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 5.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 6.6% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 85% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 9.8% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0.4% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lotus Way was 86.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.2% lower than the Common average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lotus Way has the 32nd highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Common and the 110th highest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Lotus Way, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-07-19 | £211,961 |
| 6 Lotus Way, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-10-27 | £211,753 |
| 26 Lotus Way, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-10-02 | £169,403 |
| 16 Lotus Way, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-08-07 | £193,972 |
| 18 Lotus Way, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-05-12 | £205,113 |
ST16 3FY 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 | 119 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wheeldon Primary Academy Corporation Street , ST16 3LX | 2out of 4 | 293 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 | 331 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tillington Manor Primary School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Primary School Bradshaw Way , Parkside ST16 1TH | 3out of 4 | 1,645 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary Academy Weston Road , ST16 3RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,746 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,617 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | 3out of 4 | 2,161 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | 3out of 4 | 2,799 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Weston Road Academy Blackheath Lane , ST18 0YG | 3out of 4 | 2,872 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Manor High School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,802 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 1,730 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhall Nursery Second Avenue , Holmcroft ST16 1PS | 4out of 4 | 2,020 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshlands School Second Avenue , Tillington ST16 1PS | 3out of 4 | 2,025 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staffordshire University Stafford Campus , Beaconside ST18 0AD | - not rated | 2,297 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haven School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | - not rated | 3,879 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bake N Butty | Unit 2, Carver Road | 307 yd | |
| Cornerstone Catering Ltd | Stafford Rangers FC, Astonfields Road | 318 yd | |
| Stepping Stones Cafe | Northfield Centre, Magnolia Avenue | 641 yd | |
| Re-Age-Me | Unit 9, Gainsborough Works, St Patricks Place | 707 yd | |
| Table Talk Cafe | 53 Greyfriars | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tap Steakhouse | 59 Peel Terrace | 145 yd | |
| Princess Royal | 68 Sandon Road | 198 yd | |
| Kings Arms Public House | 12 Peel Terrace | 362 yd | |
| The Hop Pole | 22 Sandon Road | 470 yd | |
| The Joiners Arms | 154 Marston Road | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Garden | 131 Sandon Road | 142 yd | |
| Fatsos | Stafford Rangers Football Club, Astonfields Road | 318 yd | |
| Kim 18 Ltd T/A Kim's Kitchen | 29 Sandon Road | 439 yd | |
| Happy Meeting | 56 Marston Road | 464 yd | |
| SS Signature | 157 Marston Road | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 70 Stone Road | 786 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 2, Greyfriars Way | 886 yd | |
| Lidl Foodstores | Lidl, Madford Retail Park, Foregate Street | 932 yd | |
| Aldi | Kingsmead Retail Park, North Walls | 980 yd | |
| Iceland | 22 Hunters Row | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John Wheeldon Primary Academy JOHN WHEELDON PRIMARY ACADEMY JOHN WHEELDON PRIMARY ACADEMY CORPORATION STREET | grass pitches | 337 yd |
| Marston Road Stadium Marston Road | grass pitches | 420 yd |
| Charnley Road Charnley Road | grass pitches | 454 yd |
| Ls Fitness (Closed) UNIT 4B UNIT 4B DRUMMOND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 676 yd |
| Elite 2000 Fitness Centre ST. PATRICKS STREET | health and fitness suite | 739 yd |
| Hmp Stafford GAOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 748 yd |
| Pure Gym (Stafford) ECCLESHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 843 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Stafford) (Closed) UNITS K AND L UNITS K AND L HUNTERS ROW | health and fitness suite | 1,060 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 | 161.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.