Affluence in ST16 1SJ
How ST16 1SJ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Doxey & Holmcroft
- Council
- Stafford
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,539 (2024)
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How well off ST16 1SJ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the ST16 1SJ area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is health and disability (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability4.0
- Employment5.0
- Education and skills5.0
- Income6.0
- Older people in low-income households6.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
- Living environment8.0
- Crime9.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the ST16 1SJ area is broadly in line with that, at 52.8%. 34.6% are retired and 3% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the ST16 1SJ area is below that, at 28.8%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the ST16 1SJ area is below that, at 24.9%. 21.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood ST16 1SJ sits in (Doxey & Holmcroft): about 1,539 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.