Panton Close is in Stafford and in Stafford district. ST16 3RH is located in the Littleworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stafford. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Panton Close, Stafford, ST16 3RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST16 3RQ, ST16 3RZ, ST16 3RX, ST16 3RF, ST16 3RY, ST16 3RE, ST16 3LA, ST16 3LB, ST16 3RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST16 3RH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% of residents 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 | 48.5% | 47.5% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 51.5% | 52.5% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of ST16 3RH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.1% | 27.7% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.4% | 57.3% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 13.1% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 6.6% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) 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 | 49.7% | 51.3% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 37% | 35.6% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 11.6% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 15.8% | 15.4% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 9.9% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 8.8% | -7.3% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.5% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 19.9% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.7% | 37.1% | 3.4% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.3% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 91.7% | 87.5% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 6.1% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 86.5% 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 | 91.7% | 86.5% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 6.6% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 86.3% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.4% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 1.3% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Panton Close was 31.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.7% higher than the Baswich average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Panton Close has the 32nd highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Baswich and the 152nd lowest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Panton Close, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-08-29 | £202,434 |
| 7 Panton Close, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2022-04-05 | £207,230 |
| 25 Panton Close, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £148,500 | 2019-11-08 | £196,005 |
| 21 Panton Close, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2018-06-01 | £173,632 |
| 25 Panton Close, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2017-10-18 | £188,547 |
ST16 3RH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 122 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Primary School St Leonard's Avenue , ST17 4LT | 2out of 4 | 975 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Veritas Primary Academy Weston Road , ST18 0FL | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Wheeldon Primary Academy Corporation Street , ST16 3LX | 2out of 4 | 1,613 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School Garden Street , ST17 4BT | 3out of 4 | 1,676 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 | 1,405 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | 3out of 4 | 2,498 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Graham Balfour High School North Avenue , ST16 1NR | 3out of 4 | 3,234 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | 3out of 4 | 3,237 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton High School The Rise , Walton-on-the-Hill ST17 0LJ | 3out of 4 | 3,352 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 | 787 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy 1a Bailey Street , ST17 4BG | - not rated | 1,886 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haven School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | - not rated | 3,519 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhall Nursery Second Avenue , Holmcroft ST16 1PS | 4out of 4 | 3,761 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshlands School Second Avenue , Tillington ST16 1PS | 3out of 4 | 3,766 yd | Community special school | No | 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 | 471 yd | |
| Cannock Chase Trading Ltd | Nhs Foundation Trust, County Hospital, Weston Road | 471 yd | |
| La Patisserie Ltd | County Hospital, Weston Road | 540 yd | |
| Baxter Storey Ltd | Perkins Engines Company Limited, Tixall Road | 589 yd | |
| Cafe Society | Stafford Education And Enterprise Park, Weston Road | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Morris Man | The Morris Man, Alliss Close | 164 yd | |
| Perkins Sports & Social Club | Perkins Engines Company Limited, Tixall Road | 589 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | 66 Weston Road | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 63 Weston Road | 860 yd | |
| Sunny House Take Away | 2 Tixall Road | 861 yd | |
| Prospect Road Fish Bar | 13 Prospect Road | 863 yd | |
| Weston Road Fish Bar | 61 Weston Road | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everest Grocery Store Ltd | Tedder Road | 721 yd | |
| Co-operative | Co-Operative Market Store, 55-57 Weston Road | 914 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Perkins Sports Club TIXALL ROAD | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| Raf Stafford (Closed) Beaconside | golf, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 720 yd |
| Mod Stafford BEACON BARRACKS BEACON BARRACKS BEACONSIDE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 720 yd |
| Beacon Sport And Fitness WESTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 886 yd |
| Littleworth Park (Closed) Greenway | tennis courts | 903 yd |
| St Leonards Works (Sport & Social Club) St. Leonards Works St. Leonards Works St. Leonards Avenue | 952 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.