Cairns Drive is in Stafford and in Stafford district. ST16 3PW is located in the Littleworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stafford. This postcode has been in use since 1991-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cairns Drive, Stafford, ST16 3PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST16 3JU, ST16 3JY, ST16 3PX, ST16 3JT, ST16 3PY, ST16 3SF, ST16 3SS, ST16 3SE, ST16 3SQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST16 3PW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.2% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.8% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 32.4% | 31.9% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.1% | 48.6% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 62.2% | 52.3% | -9.9% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 36.9% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 7.2% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 3PW this area, 9.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.7% | 9.1% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 8% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 14.1% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23.9% | 22.8% | -1.1% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 37.3% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 4.8% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95% | 89.2% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 87.6% 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 | 93.8% | 87.6% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 6.4% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 86.5% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 7.5% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 55.3% | 46.2% | 9.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cairns Drive was 9.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.9% lower than the Baswich average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cairns Drive has the 6th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Baswich and the 29th lowest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Cairns Drive, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-11-10 | £319,980 |
| 10 Cairns Drive, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2021-01-15 | £315,872 |
| 20 Cairns Drive, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2021-01-15 | £280,909 |
| 4 Cairns Drive, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2019-01-22 | £307,882 |
| 6 Cairns Drive, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2017-05-23 | £344,283 |
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| 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 | 402 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Veritas Primary Academy Weston Road , ST18 0FL | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Primary School St Leonard's Avenue , ST17 4LT | 2out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Wheeldon Primary Academy Corporation Street , ST16 3LX | 2out of 4 | 1,554 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 | 1,864 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Weston Road Academy Blackheath Lane , ST18 0YG | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | 3out of 4 | 2,811 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Graham Balfour High School North Avenue , ST16 1NR | 3out of 4 | 2,932 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | 3out of 4 | 3,556 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton High School The Rise , Walton-on-the-Hill ST17 0LJ | 3out of 4 | 3,790 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staffordshire University Stafford Campus , Beaconside ST18 0AD | - not rated | 697 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy 1a Bailey Street , ST17 4BG | - not rated | 2,201 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhall Nursery Second Avenue , Holmcroft ST16 1PS | 4out of 4 | 3,550 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshlands School Second Avenue , Tillington ST16 1PS | 3out of 4 | 3,556 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haven School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | - not rated | 3,984 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Staffs Postgrad Medical Centre | Staffordshire District General Hospital, Weston Road | 576 yd | |
| Cannock Chase Trading Ltd | Nhs Foundation Trust, County Hospital, Weston Road | 576 yd | |
| La Patisserie Ltd | County Hospital, Weston Road | 639 yd | |
| Cafe Society | Stafford Education And Enterprise Park, Weston Road | 714 yd | |
| Full Bellies Cafe | 15 Prospect Road | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Morris Man | The Morris Man, Alliss Close | 457 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | 66 Weston Road | 1,038 yd | |
| Perkins Sports & Social Club | Perkins Engines Company Limited, Tixall Road | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Road Fish Bar | 13 Prospect Road | 833 yd | |
| Queens Fish & Chips | Unit 4, Beacon Business Park, Brereton Way | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everest Grocery Store Ltd | Tedder Road | 466 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Raf Stafford (Closed) Beaconside | golf, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 209 yd |
| Mod Stafford BEACON BARRACKS BEACON BARRACKS BEACONSIDE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 209 yd |
| Beacon Sport And Fitness WESTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 841 yd |
| Perkins Sports Club TIXALL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,053 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 | 250.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.