Oxford Gardens, Stafford, ST16 3JQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST16 3JQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.4%	51.1%	1.7%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	50.6%	48.9%	-1.7%	49.0%	-0.1%

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	28.1%	36.7%	8.6%	37.9%	-1.2%
Married: Opposite sex	55.8%	47.1%	-8.7%	44.2%	2.9%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.6%	2.2%	-0.4%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	7.9%	9%	1.1%	9.1%	-0.1%
Widowed	4.9%	5%	0.1%	6.1%	-1.1%

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	51.2%	49.6%	-1.6%	48.4%	1.2%
Good health	31.5%	34.2%	2.7%	33.6%	0.6%
Fair health	12.2%	12.8%	0.6%	12.7%	0.1%
Bad health	3.6%	3.1%	-0.5%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	1.5%	0.3%	-1.2%	1.2%	-0.9%

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	22.5%	11.6%	-10.9%	18.2%	-6.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.5%	10.1%	-3.4%	9.6%	0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.1%	14.4%	-1.7%	13.4%	1.0%
Apprenticeship	3%	5.8%	2.8%	5.3%	0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15%	23.1%	8.1%	16.9%	6.2%
Degree or Similar	24.7%	32.9%	8.2%	33.8%	-0.9%
Other	5.2%	2.2%	-3.0%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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)
Indian	2.4%	1.1%	-1.3%	3.1%	-2.0%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black Caribbean	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
White	93.2%	96.3%	3.1%	81.4%	14.9%
Arab	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.4% 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	94.6%	95.4%	0.8%	83.2%	12.2%
European Union	0.9%	3.2%	2.3%	6.1%	-2.9%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.8%	1.4%	-0.4%	5.6%	-4.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94%	95.4%	1.4%	83.2%	12.2%
10+ Years	0.3%	4%	3.7%	9.8%	-5.8%
5-10 Years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	4.5%	0%	-4.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.3%	76.7%	3.6%
Ireland	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
North Africa	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	17.4%	13.5%	3.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.9%	37.2%	8.7%
Christian	47.3%	46.2%	1.1%
Muslim	0.6%	6.5%	-5.9%
Sikh	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Oxford Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oxford Gardens was 46.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.7% lower than the Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Oxford Gardens has the 31st lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Common and the 211th highest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£49,900

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in ST16 3JQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Oxford Gardens are based on 454 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 Oxford Gardens, Stafford, ST16 3JQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST16 3JQ

Average Price
£220,300

Semi-Detached
£225,752

Terraced
£213,299

Detached
£235,006

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Oxford Gardens

Average Price
£208,834

Semi-Detached
£230,135

Terraced
£202,338

Detached
£233,505

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Oxford GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
294 Oxford Gardens, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2025-08-08	£197,723
283 Oxford Gardens, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2025-07-18	£227,930
337 Oxford Gardens, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£203,000	2025-04-07	£207,413
327 Oxford Gardens, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£252,000	2024-08-07	£264,992
290 Oxford Gardens, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2023-02-02	£254,215

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST16 3JQ

Employment

ST16 3JQ 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	134
Retired	52
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	18
Looking after home or family	12
Other	8
Unemployed	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	29
Human health and social work activities	28
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Education	18
Manufacturing	14
Construction	10
Transport and storage	10
Other	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
John Wheeldon Primary Academy Corporation Street , ST16 3LX	2out of 4	805 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	865 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkside Primary School Bradshaw Way , Parkside ST16 1TH	3out of 4	1,463 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tillington Manor Primary School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW	3out of 4	1,486 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John's CofE Primary Academy Weston Road , ST16 3RZ	3out of 4	1,727 yd	Academy converter	No	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	1,474 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Weston Road Academy Blackheath Lane , ST18 0YG	3out of 4	2,651 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB	3out of 4	2,693 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ	3out of 4	3,347 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stafford Manor High School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ	3out of 4	4,281 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Greenhall Nursery Second Avenue , Holmcroft ST16 1PS	4out of 4	2,105 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Marshlands School Second Avenue , Tillington ST16 1PS	3out of 4	2,111 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Staffordshire University Stafford Campus , Beaconside ST18 0AD	- not rated	2,140 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy 1a Bailey Street , ST17 4BG	- not rated	2,222 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Haven School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ	- not rated	4,359 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
Bake N Butty	Unit 2, Carver Road	418 yd
Cornerstone Catering Ltd	Stafford Rangers FC, Astonfields Road	462 yd
Jenkinson Caterers (Stafford) Ltd	Office, St Albans Road	606 yd
Bostik Findley	Factory, Common Road	705 yd
Tollgate Ambulance Hub	Unit 1 And 2, Tollgate Industrial Estate, Leons Way	964 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Amasal Sports & Social Club	St Albans Road	606 yd
Tap Steakhouse	59 Peel Terrace	656 yd
Princess Royal	68 Sandon Road	733 yd
Kings Arms Public House	12 Peel Terrace	759 yd
The Hop Pole	22 Sandon Road	1,013 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fatsos	Stafford Rangers Football Club, Astonfields Road	462 yd
Shanghai Garden	131 Sandon Road	685 yd
Shuma Balti Take Away	21 Common Road	705 yd
M and F Catering and Gurkha Groceries Limited	23-24 Common Road	709 yd
Happy Meeting	56 Marston Road	794 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Everest Grocery Store Ltd	Tedder Road		1,053 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Charnley Road Charnley Road	grass pitches	279 yd
Ls Fitness (Closed) UNIT 4B UNIT 4B DRUMMOND ROAD	health and fitness suite	385 yd
Marston Road Stadium Marston Road	grass pitches	699 yd
John Wheeldon Primary Academy JOHN WHEELDON PRIMARY ACADEMY JOHN WHEELDON PRIMARY ACADEMY CORPORATION STREET	grass pitches	882 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	90 Mbit/s
Average download speed	137.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of ST16 3JQ