Charnley Road is in Stafford and in Stafford district. ST16 3JX is located in the Coton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stafford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Charnley Road, Stafford, ST16 3JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST16 3JP, ST16 3JR, ST16 3JN, ST16 3JQ, ST16 3JL, ST16 3JW, ST16 3JG, ST16 3JS, ST16 3HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST16 3JX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 52% | 4.9% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 52.9% | 48% | -4.9% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 29.7% | 39.8% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.9% | 45.2% | -8.7% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 7.9% | -4.2% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.2% | 55.4% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 32.7% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 9.2% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 14.5% | 16% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 9.3% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 13.1% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 19.4% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.3% | 35.4% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.5% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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 | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 1% | -4.1% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 86.4% | 91.8% | 5.4% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 87.8% 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 | 87% | 87.8% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 6.8% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 3.1% | -3.2% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87% | 87.8% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.3% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charnley Road was 20.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.7% lower than the Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Charnley Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Common and the 80th lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 Charnley Road, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,500 | 2026-02-27 | £180,500 |
| 21 Charnley Road, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2025-09-30 | £99,542 |
| 21 Charnley Road, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-09-30 | £149,313 |
| 59 Charnley Road, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-03-06 | £199,972 |
| 63 Charnley Road, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-11-29 | £191,704 |
ST16 3JX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Childrens Centre Faraday Road , ST16 3NQ | - not rated | 817 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wheeldon Primary Academy Corporation Street , ST16 3LX | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Wheeldon Primary School Corporation Street , ST16 3LX | - not rated | 862 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School St Patrick's Catholic Primary School & Nursery , Marston Road ST16 3BT | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Marston Road , ST16 3BT | - not rated | 1,041 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary Academy Weston Road , ST16 3RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | - not rated | 1,826 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Graham Balfour High School North Avenue , ST16 1NR | 3out of 4 | 1,826 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Road High School Blackheath Lane , ST18 0YG | - not rated | 2,294 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Weston Road Academy Blackheath Lane , ST18 0YG | 3out of 4 | 2,294 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | - not rated | 2,685 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,696 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmcroft Middle School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW | - not rated | 1,728 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetwynd Middle School 10 Newport Road , ST16 2HE | - not rated | 2,111 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Grove Middle School Highfield Grove , ST17 9RF | - not rated | 3,744 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flash Ley Middle School Hawksmoor Road , ST17 9DR | - not rated | 3,775 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 | 1,890 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus School - Stafford Primary Campus Verulam Road , ST16 3EA | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooklands Preparatory School 167 Eccleshall Road , ST16 1PD | - not rated | 1,983 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy 1A Bailey Street , ST17 4BG | 2out of 4 | 2,162 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashwood Education Trust Westgate House , Bellasis Street ST16 3YJ | - not rated | 2,367 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashwood Education Bellasis Street , ST16 3YS | - not rated | 2,367 yd | Other independent 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 | 611 yd | |
| Cornerstone Catering Ltd | Stafford Rangers FC, Astonfields Road | 657 yd | |
| Full Bellies Cafe | 15 Prospect Road | 824 yd | |
| Sugar and Spice | 15 Prospect Road | 824 yd | |
| Jenkinson Caterers (Stafford) Ltd | Office, St Albans Road | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tap Steakhouse | 59 Peel Terrace | 768 yd | |
| Princess Royal | 68 Sandon Road | 834 yd | |
| Amasal Sports & Social Club | St Albans Road | 839 yd | |
| Kings Arms Public House | 12 Peel Terrace | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fatsos | Stafford Rangers Football Club, Astonfields Road | 657 yd | |
| Shanghai Garden | 131 Sandon Road | 779 yd | |
| Prospect Road Fish Bar | 13 Prospect Road | 833 yd | |
| Shuma Balti Take Away | 21 Common Road | 952 yd | |
| M and F Catering and Gurkha Groceries Limited | 23-24 Common Road | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everest Grocery Store Ltd | Tedder Road | 812 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charnley Road Charnley Road | grass pitches | 195 yd |
| Ls Fitness (Closed) UNIT 4B UNIT 4B DRUMMOND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 634 yd |
| Marston Road Stadium Marston Road | grass pitches | 892 yd |
| John Wheeldon Primary Academy JOHN WHEELDON PRIMARY ACADEMY JOHN WHEELDON PRIMARY ACADEMY CORPORATION STREET | grass pitches | 921 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 | 56.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 56.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 56.9% |
| 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.