Affluence in ST16 1WD
How ST16 1WD ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Stafford Common & Great Bridgeford
- Council
- Stafford
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 3,291 (2024)
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How well off ST16 1WD is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the ST16 1WD area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Income8.0
- Living environment8.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
- Employment10.0
- Crime10.0
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 1WD area is above that, at 65.5%. 22.9% are retired and 4.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the ST16 1WD area is above that, at 44.8%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the ST16 1WD area is above that, at 41.3%. 12.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood ST16 1WD sits in (Stafford Common & Great Bridgeford): about 3,291 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.