Peter James Court is in Stafford and in Stafford district. ST16 3YX is located in the Common electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stafford. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Peter James Court, Stafford, ST16 3YX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST16 3YU, ST16 3GB, ST16 3HE, ST16 3HD, ST16 3HB, ST16 3HA, ST16 3UF, ST16 3BX, ST16 3BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST16 3YX, 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 | 47.2% | 52% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 52.8% | 48% | -4.8% | 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.
In the immediate area around ST16 3YX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 59.1% | 63.7% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 25.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.5% | 16.7% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -27.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 12.5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 47.7% | 33.1% | -14.6% | 48.4% | -15.3% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 41.6% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 8.0% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 20.8% | 10.7% | 12.7% | 8.1% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 12.7% | 15.5% | 2.8% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 7.7% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 13.7% | -7.3% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.8% | 24.4% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 32.7% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.2% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 88.4% | 91.1% | 2.7% | 81.4% | 9.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 82.3% 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 | 84.4% | 82.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| European Union | 9% | 11% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.9% | 83.2% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 7.3% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 5% | -2.0% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52% | 37.2% | 14.8% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peter James Court was 93.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.9% lower than the Common average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Peter James Court has the 32nd highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Common and the 99th highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Peter James Court, Stafford, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2025-12-12 | £148,182 |
| 100 Peter James Court, Stafford, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2025-12-03 | £77,481 |
| 116 Peter James Court, Stafford, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-11-14 | £107,150 |
| 77 Peter James Court, Stafford, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2025-08-28 | £121,402 |
| 84 Peter James Court, Stafford, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2025-08-04 | £89,559 |
ST16 3YX 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 | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Childrens Centre Faraday Road , ST16 3NQ | - not rated | 471 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School St Patrick's Catholic Primary School & Nursery , Marston Road ST16 3BT | 3out of 4 | 314 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Marston Road , ST16 3BT | - not rated | 314 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Wheeldon Primary Academy Corporation Street , ST16 3LX | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Wheeldon Primary School Corporation Street , ST16 3LX | - not rated | 407 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tillington Manor Primary School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,480 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Graham Balfour High School North Avenue , ST16 1NR | 3out of 4 | 1,480 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | - not rated | 2,224 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | 3out of 4 | 2,224 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | - not rated | 2,840 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmcroft Middle School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW | - not rated | 1,077 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverway CofE Middle School Riverway , ST16 3TJ | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetwynd Middle School 10 Newport Road , ST16 2HE | - not rated | 1,746 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Grove Middle School Highfield Grove , ST17 9RF | - not rated | 3,327 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flash Ley Middle School Hawksmoor Road , ST17 9DR | - not rated | 3,509 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 | 1,373 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 | 915 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooklands Preparatory School 167 Eccleshall Road , ST16 1PD | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy 1A Bailey Street , ST17 4BG | 2out of 4 | 1,821 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashwood Education Trust Westgate House , Bellasis Street ST16 3YJ | - not rated | 1,860 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashwood Education Bellasis Street , ST16 3YS | - not rated | 1,860 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Catering Ltd | Stafford Rangers FC, Astonfields Road | 191 yd | |
| Bake N Butty | Unit 2, Carver Road | 220 yd | |
| Stepping Stones Cafe | Northfield Centre, Magnolia Avenue | 406 yd | |
| Bostik Findley | Factory, Common Road | 550 yd | |
| Table Talk Cafe | 53 Greyfriars | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms Public House | 12 Peel Terrace | 140 yd | |
| Tap Steakhouse | 59 Peel Terrace | 160 yd | |
| Princess Royal | 68 Sandon Road | 219 yd | |
| The Joiners Arms | 154 Marston Road | 424 yd | |
| The Hop Pole | 22 Sandon Road | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fatsos | Stafford Rangers Football Club, Astonfields Road | 191 yd | |
| Happy Meeting | 56 Marston Road | 218 yd | |
| Shanghai Garden | 131 Sandon Road | 221 yd | |
| Kim 18 Ltd T/A Kim's Kitchen | 29 Sandon Road | 430 yd | |
| SS Signature | 157 Marston Road | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 70 Stone Road | 570 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 2, Greyfriars Way | 804 yd | |
| Lidl Foodstores | Lidl, Madford Retail Park, Foregate Street | 938 yd | |
| Co-operative | Central England Co-operative, Stone Road | 1,017 yd | |
| Aldi | Kingsmead Retail Park, North Walls | 1,090 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marston Road Stadium Marston Road | grass pitches | 168 yd |
| John Wheeldon Primary Academy JOHN WHEELDON PRIMARY ACADEMY JOHN WHEELDON PRIMARY ACADEMY CORPORATION STREET | grass pitches | 467 yd |
| Ls Fitness (Closed) UNIT 4B UNIT 4B DRUMMOND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 585 yd |
| Charnley Road Charnley Road | grass pitches | 629 yd |
| Pure Gym (Stafford) ECCLESHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 651 yd |
| Elite 2000 Fitness Centre ST. PATRICKS STREET | health and fitness suite | 733 yd |
| Hmp Stafford GAOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 783 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 | 135.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.