Clifton Drive is in Stafford and in Stafford district. ST16 3UZ 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 Clifton Drive, Stafford, ST16 3UZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST16 3XA, ST16 3RJ, ST16 3WH, ST16 3RT, ST16 3RU, ST16 3UY, ST16 3WE, ST16 3UX, ST16 3XR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST16 3UZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 52% | 49.4% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 48% | 50.6% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 3UZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% 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 | 32.2% | 30.4% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 52% | 3.0% | 44.2% | 7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 9.5% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 5.2% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 48% | 44% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 43.1% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 9.5% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 10.6% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 1.7% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 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 | 15.5% | 12% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 8% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 17.3% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 18.9% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 39.5% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.7% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.8% | 94.6% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 95.2% | 96% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 96% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clifton Drive was 110.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 305.0% higher than the Baswich average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clifton Drive has the 4th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Baswich and the 76th highest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.7%.

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 Clifton Drive, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-10-09 | £311,180 |
| 12 Clifton Drive, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-01-27 | £277,440 |
| 12 Clifton Drive, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2021-02-10 | £195,765 |
| 3 Clifton Drive, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2020-08-24 | £240,191 |
| 23 Clifton Drive, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £201,000 | 2020-05-22 | £272,000 |
ST16 3UZ 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 | 124 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 46 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 510 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Primary School St Leonard's Avenue , ST17 4LT | 2out of 4 | 708 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School Garden Street , ST17 4BT | 3out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Veritas Primary Academy Weston Road , ST18 0FL | 3out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School Garden Street , ST17 4BT | 4out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 1,765 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | 3out of 4 | 2,125 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | 3out of 4 | 2,860 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Manor High School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,062 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Graham Balfour High School North Avenue , ST16 1NR | 3out of 4 | 3,258 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 | 1,162 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy 1a Bailey Street , ST17 4BG | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haven School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | - not rated | 3,139 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhall Nursery Second Avenue , Holmcroft ST16 1PS | 4out of 4 | 3,699 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshlands School Second Avenue , Tillington ST16 1PS | 3out of 4 | 3,704 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Storey Ltd | Perkins Engines Company Limited, Tixall Road | 206 yd | |
| Mid Staffs Postgrad Medical Centre | Staffordshire District General Hospital, Weston Road | 489 yd | |
| Cannock Chase Trading Ltd | Nhs Foundation Trust, County Hospital, Weston Road | 489 yd | |
| La Patisserie Ltd | County Hospital, Weston Road | 517 yd | |
| Full Bellies Cafe | 15 Prospect Road | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perkins Sports & Social Club | Perkins Engines Company Limited, Tixall Road | 206 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | 66 Weston Road | 399 yd | |
| The Morris Man | The Morris Man, Alliss Close | 548 yd | |
| Stafford Town Football Club | Evans Park, Riverway | 809 yd | |
| Stafford Cricket & Hockey Club | Sports Ground, Riverway | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny House Take Away | 2 Tixall Road | 524 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 63 Weston Road | 538 yd | |
| Weston Road Fish Bar | 61 Weston Road | 543 yd | |
| Prospect Road Fish Bar | 13 Prospect Road | 822 yd | |
| Panku Stafford | Asda Supermarket, Lammascote Road | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Co-Operative Market Store, 55-57 Weston Road | 588 yd | |
| Everest Grocery Store Ltd | Tedder Road | 878 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Supermarket, Queensway | 1,061 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Perkins Sports Club TIXALL ROAD | grass pitches | 203 yd |
| Littleworth Park (Closed) Greenway | tennis courts | 530 yd |
| St Leonards Works (Sport & Social Club) St. Leonards Works St. Leonards Works St. Leonards Avenue | 651 yd | |
| St Leonards Playing Field ST. GEORGES ROAD | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Stafford Town Football Clubs EVANS PARK EVANS PARK FAIRWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 971 yd |
| Stafford Cricket And Hockey Club BRIAN WESTHEAD PAVILION BRIAN WESTHEAD PAVILION RIVERWAY | grass pitches | 1,025 yd |
| Raf Stafford (Closed) Beaconside | golf, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,046 yd |
| Mod Stafford BEACON BARRACKS BEACON BARRACKS BEACONSIDE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,046 yd |
| Riverway Sports Ground SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND RIVERWAY | grass pitches | 1,058 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 | 72 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.