Fairway is in Stafford and in Stafford district. ST16 3TW is located in the Littleworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stafford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fairway, Stafford, ST16 3TW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST16 3UP, ST16 3TY, ST16 3TN, ST16 3TU, ST16 3TT, ST16 3TS, ST16 3TX, ST16 3TR, ST16 3TP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST16 3TW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 51% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 52.1% | 49% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 33.3% | 33.3% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 44.6% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 10% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 8.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 44.2% | 41.8% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 33.9% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 19.7% | 5.5% | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 24.6% | 20.5% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 11.3% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 18% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.7% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 14.6% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 25.5% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% 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 | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.5% | 92.4% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 92.4% 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 | 91.2% | 92.4% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 92.1% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 7.9% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 24.7% | 13.5% | 11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairway was 12.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.6% lower than the Coton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fairway has the lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Coton and the 46th lowest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Fairway, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2023-08-16 | £229,818 |
| 28 Fairway, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2020-07-10 | £237,843 |
| 39 Fairway, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2019-06-14 | £287,717 |
| 26 Fairway, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2018-08-06 | £188,824 |
| 39 Fairway, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2017-07-21 | £210,499 |
ST16 3TW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Leonard's Primary School St Leonard's Avenue , ST17 4LT | 2out of 4 | 615 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School Garden Street , ST17 4BT | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School Garden Street , ST17 4BT | 4out of 4 | 960 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary Academy Weston Road , ST16 3RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Wheeldon Primary Academy Corporation Street , ST16 3LX | 2out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | 3out of 4 | 1,659 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Weston Road Academy Blackheath Lane , ST18 0YG | 3out of 4 | 2,245 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | 3out of 4 | 2,383 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Manor High School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,579 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton High School The Rise , Walton-on-the-Hill ST17 0LJ | 3out of 4 | 3,214 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy 1a Bailey Street , ST17 4BG | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staffordshire University Stafford Campus , Beaconside ST18 0AD | - not rated | 1,656 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haven School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | - not rated | 2,657 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Grammar School Burton Manor , Burton Manor Road ST18 9AT | - not rated | 3,263 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heather Field School New Burton House , Burton Bank Lane ST17 9JW | - not rated | 3,274 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Storey Ltd | Perkins Engines Company Limited, Tixall Road | 319 yd | |
| Asda Cafe | Asda Supermarket, Lammascote Road | 675 yd | |
| Starbucks | Hough Retail Park, Lichfield Road | 693 yd | |
| La Patisserie Ltd | County Hospital, Weston Road | 828 yd | |
| Mid Staffs Postgrad Medical Centre | Staffordshire District General Hospital, Weston Road | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perkins Sports & Social Club | Perkins Engines Company Limited, Tixall Road | 319 yd | |
| Stafford Town Football Club | Evans Park, Riverway | 378 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | 66 Weston Road | 395 yd | |
| Stafford Cricket & Hockey Club | Sports Ground, Riverway | 521 yd | |
| The White Eagle Club | White Eagle Club, Riverway | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny House Take Away | 2 Tixall Road | 353 yd | |
| Weston Road Fish Bar | 61 Weston Road | 399 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 63 Weston Road | 399 yd | |
| Panku Stafford | Asda Supermarket, Lammascote Road | 675 yd | |
| Fung's | 40 Eastgate Street | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Co-Operative Market Store, 55-57 Weston Road | 406 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Supermarket, Queensway | 675 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Littleworth Park (Closed) Greenway | tennis courts | 209 yd |
| Perkins Sports Club TIXALL ROAD | grass pitches | 320 yd |
| Stafford Town Football Clubs EVANS PARK EVANS PARK FAIRWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 352 yd |
| St Leonards Playing Field ST. GEORGES ROAD | grass pitches | 419 yd |
| St Leonards Works (Sport & Social Club) St. Leonards Works St. Leonards Works St. Leonards Avenue | 507 yd | |
| Stafford Cricket And Hockey Club BRIAN WESTHEAD PAVILION BRIAN WESTHEAD PAVILION RIVERWAY | grass pitches | 521 yd |
| Riverway Sports Ground SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND RIVERWAY | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 616 yd |
| Gec Social And Athletic Association (Closed) Lichfield Road | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Riverside Recreation Centre (Closed) South Walls | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 930 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 155.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.