Marston Grove, Stafford, ST16 3HZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST16 3HZ 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%

Partnership Status

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 3HZ, 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%

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.

	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%

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.

	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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Marston Grove Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marston Grove 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.

Marston Grove 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%.

🔎 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. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£40,200

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in ST16 3HZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Marston Grove are based on 43 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 Marston Grove, Stafford, ST16 3HZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST16 3HZ

Average Price
£277,237

Semi-Detached
£274,548

Terraced
£267,724

Detached
£291,005

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Marston Grove

Average Price
£303,326

Semi-Detached
£292,479

Terraced
£290,330

Detached
£324,182

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Marston GroveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
16 Marston Grove, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£260,000	2024-11-25	£272,658
8 Marston Grove, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£220,000	2024-09-16	£227,608
8 Marston Grove, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£241,500	2024-05-30	£258,801
4 Marston Grove, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2023-06-09	£241,200
9 Marston Grove, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2021-09-27	£300,448

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST16 3HZ

Employment

ST16 3HZ 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	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	114 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
John Wheeldon Primary Academy Corporation Street , ST16 3LX	2out of 4	427 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Tillington Manor Primary School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW	3out of 4	1,039 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Parkside Primary School Bradshaw Way , Parkside ST16 1TH	3out of 4	1,588 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Doxey Primary and Nursery School Doxey Road , Doxey ST16 1EG	2out of 4	1,807 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sir Graham Balfour High School North Avenue , ST16 1NR	3out of 4	1,536 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB	3out of 4	2,023 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ	3out of 4	2,605 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Weston Road Academy Blackheath Lane , ST18 0YG	3out of 4	3,210 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stafford Manor High School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ	3out of 4	3,735 yd	Foundation school	No	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	- not rated	1,676 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Greenhall Nursery Second Avenue , Holmcroft ST16 1PS	4out of 4	1,788 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Marshlands School Second Avenue , Tillington ST16 1PS	3out of 4	1,793 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Staffordshire University Stafford Campus , Beaconside ST18 0AD	- not rated	2,625 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Haven School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ	- not rated	3,810 yd	Other independent special school	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
Stepping Stones Cafe	Northfield Centre, Magnolia Avenue	357 yd
Table Talk Cafe	53 Greyfriars	404 yd
Cornerstone Catering Ltd	Stafford Rangers FC, Astonfields Road	430 yd
Bake N Butty	Unit 2, Carver Road	458 yd
Re-Age-Me	Unit 9, Gainsborough Works, St Patricks Place	459 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kings Arms Public House	12 Peel Terrace	160 yd
Princess Royal	68 Sandon Road	166 yd
The Joiners Arms	154 Marston Road	186 yd
Tap Steakhouse	59 Peel Terrace	208 yd
The Hop Pole	22 Sandon Road	221 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
SS Signature	157 Marston Road	201 yd
Spices of Stafford	157 Marston Road	201 yd
Kim 18 Ltd T/A Kim's Kitchen	29 Sandon Road	211 yd
Shanghai Garden	131 Sandon Road	220 yd
Happy Meeting	56 Marston Road	262 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Express, 70 Stone Road	460 yd
Farmfoods	Unit 2, Greyfriars Way	570 yd
Lidl Foodstores	Lidl, Madford Retail Park, Foregate Street	705 yd
Aldi	Kingsmead Retail Park, North Walls	899 yd
Iceland	22 Hunters Row	911 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Marston Road Stadium Marston Road	grass pitches	305 yd
John Wheeldon Primary Academy JOHN WHEELDON PRIMARY ACADEMY JOHN WHEELDON PRIMARY ACADEMY CORPORATION STREET	grass pitches	350 yd
Pure Gym (Stafford) ECCLESHALL ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	497 yd
Elite 2000 Fitness Centre ST. PATRICKS STREET	health and fitness suite	499 yd
Hmp Stafford GAOL ROAD	artificial grass pitch	562 yd
Charnley Road Charnley Road	grass pitches	799 yd
Ls Fitness (Closed) UNIT 4B UNIT 4B DRUMMOND ROAD	health and fitness suite	820 yd
Anytime Fitness (Stafford) (Closed) UNITS K AND L UNITS K AND L HUNTERS ROW	health and fitness suite	894 yd
Fit 4 Life Of Stafford (Closed) Salter Street	health and fitness suite	1,009 yd
Stafford Rufc (Blackberry Lane) THE COUNTY GROUND THE COUNTY GROUND BLACKBERRY LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,092 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	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%

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	66.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	66.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of ST16 3HZ