Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the ST16 postcode area, covering Stafford and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£170,802
Median price
£140,000
5-year trend
+30.1%
Total sales
19,756
The ST16 area has 706 individual postcodes with 19,756 registered sales. Prices are +57.0% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Stafford. The five-year price movement is +30.1%.
A West Midlands county town with fast Avanti West Coast trains to London Euston, a historic town centre and affordable housing midway between Birmingham and Manchester.
🚆 Main station
Stafford
⏱️ London commute
~80 min by train
🏫 Notable school
King Edward VI High School
ST16 averages £170,802, placing it in the affordable category, +57.0% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 19,756 recorded sales across 706 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in ST16 is +30.1%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
ST16 3JX
£101,540 avg · 187 sales
ST16 3YX
£63,118 avg · 177 sales
ST16 3YU
£73,646 avg · 161 sales
ST16 3JU
£120,773 avg · 156 sales
ST16 1ED
£112,967 avg · 151 sales
ST16 1GD
£204,935 avg · 137 sales
ST16 3LL
£88,057 avg · 124 sales
ST16 2TS
£184,235 avg · 123 sales
ST16 3JG
£111,504 avg · 122 sales
This ST16 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the ST16 postcode area is £170,802, based on 19,756 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Stafford.
Properties in ST16 average £170,802, which is +57.0% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£140,000) is 18.0% below the average (£170,802), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in ST16 have moved +30.1% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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