Postcode report
ST16 2AA Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About ST16 2AA: area rating, property, schools and local change
ST16 2AA is a postcode in Forebridge, Stafford, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near ST16 2AA, then scores the surrounding small area 34/100 - bottom 11% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around ST16 2AA are housing and property market signals, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for ST16 2AA is based on Stafford 010 Census 2021. It covers 9,438 residents, 3,028 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 35, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 38% owner-occupied, 43% privately rented, 19% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near ST16 2AA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the ST16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £221k from 20 rolling sales, up 9.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near ST16 2AA can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 3 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near ST16 2AA by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around ST16 2AA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 12 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about ST16 2AA
Is ST16 2AA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 34/100 (bottom 11% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near ST16 2AA?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near ST16 2AA?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near ST16 2AA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 3 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for ST16 2AA?
LocaleIQ matched ST16 2AA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in ST16 2AA?
The latest median sold price is £221k based on 20 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around ST16 2AA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 12 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.