Is ST16 3SW a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

398 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of ST16 3SW. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
136
Anti-social behaviour
75
Public order
38
Shoplifting
34
Bicycle theft
25
Other theft
23
Burglary
15
Criminal damage & arson
13

House prices

£258,024

Average price in Stafford (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 3.2% year on year.

Terraced
£194,593
Semi-detached
£249,654
Detached
£394,688
Flat / maisonette
£110,959

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for ST16 3SW specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near ST16 3SW on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near ST16 3SW on Check Food Hygiene

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