Affluence in ST16 3JS
How ST16 3JS ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Littleworth & Hopton
- Council
- Stafford
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,926 (2024)
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How well off ST16 3JS is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the ST16 3JS area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services2.0
- Living environment4.0
- Older people in low-income households6.0
- Income8.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Health and disability8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- 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 3JS area is above that, at 67.4%. 17.3% are retired and 4.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the ST16 3JS area is well above that, at 48.2%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the ST16 3JS area is broadly in line with that, at 37%. 11.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood ST16 3JS sits in (Littleworth & Hopton): about 1,926 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.