Frew Close Stafford
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (ST16), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 37602417.
- Sales: 20 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £287,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 3).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Stafford costs £2,303 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Stafford, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Falklands Memorial Gardens, is about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 82 to 86 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wolverhampton Road Surgery, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 460 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 62% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 148 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | £287,500 | £275,000 | £300,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £247,500 | £247,500 | £247,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £159,000 | £159,000 | £159,000 |
| 2001 | 2 | £115,000 | £113,000 | £117,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| 1996 | 4 | £84,995 | £79,995 | £105,000 |
| 1995 | 6 | £84,995 | £69,995 | £99,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2018 | 1 ST16 3FB | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2018 | 4 ST16 3FB | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 8 Jul 2016 | 3 ST16 3FB | Detached | £247,500 | |
| 8 Aug 2014 | 6 ST16 3FB | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2011 | 4 ST16 3FB | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 13 Dec 2002 | 3 ST16 3FB | Detached | £159,000 | |
| 5 Oct 2001 | 6 ST16 3FB | Detached | £117,000 | |
| 12 Sep 2001 | 12 ST16 3FB | Detached | £113,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2000 | 2 ST16 3FB | Detached | £120,000 | |
| 30 Jul 1999 | 8 ST16 3FB | Detached | £60,000 | |
| 29 Feb 1996 | 7 ST16 3FB | Detached | £89,995 | New build. |
| 9 Feb 1996 | 12 ST16 3FB | Detached | £79,995 | New build. |
| 7 Feb 1996 | 1 ST16 3FB | Detached | £105,000 | New build. |
| 12 Jan 1996 | 5 ST16 3FB | Detached | £79,995 | New build. |
| 20 Nov 1995 | 3 ST16 3FB | Detached | £89,995 | New build. |
| 7 Jul 1995 | 2 ST16 3FB | Detached | £99,995 | New build. |
| 19 May 1995 | 10 ST16 3FB | Detached | £72,500 | New build. |
| 18 May 1995 | 6 ST16 3FB | Detached | £79,995 | New build. |
| 13 Apr 1995 | 8 ST16 3FB | Detached | £69,995 | New build. |
| 24 Feb 1995 | 4 ST16 3FB | Detached | £99,995 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 115 m². Most common: House, detached (5). Built: 1991-1995 (5). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Stafford in 2026-27: Band D £2,303 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,535 | £1,791 | £2,047 | £2,303 | £2,814 | £3,326 | £3,838 | £4,605 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (57% of about 750 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Anson House Old Lammascote Road Littleworth Stafford ST16 3TA: up to 11 homes, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST16 3FB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| ST16 3FA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 82 m and 86 m above sea level (85 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST16 3FA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| ST16 3FB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Stafford 2.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Penkridge 293,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.7 km (6 miles) | |
| Stone (Staffs) 246,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.6 km (7.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 41 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bedford Avenue Littleworth | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Norton Bridge Station Drive | 8.9 km (5.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Apcoa | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 8 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Apcoa Charging Station | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 46.2 km (29 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wolverhampton Road Surgery | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Weston Road Pharmacy | 360 m |
| NHS dentists | 14 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Castle Way Dental Care | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | County Hospital | 250 m |
| Police station | Stafford Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 6 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 310 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Falklands Memorial Gardens 4,370 m² | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,000 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 250 m |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,940 m² | 240 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is East Gate, a scheduled monument, 850 m (0.5 miles) south-west. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| East Gate | Scheduled monument | 850 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| William Salt Library | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| St Thomas' Priory | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Battle of Hopton Heath 1643 | Registered battlefield | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsmead Marsh | Wetland | 740 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Kingston Pool Covert | Wood | 930 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Beacon Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Blackheath Covert | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Tillington Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 11 |
1 of the street's 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Stafford: see them on the Stafford page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Primary Academy Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Leonard's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| John Wheeldon Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Veritas Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Weston Road Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age UK Stafford & District ST16 3RL | Other catering premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Deal Zuper ST16 3RW | Retailers - other | 190 m | 4 Good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Prince Of Wales ST16 3RW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 5 Very good | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Tina's Family Bakery ST16 3SA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| WH Smith ST16 3SA | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 25 Aug 2026 |
| University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust ST16 3SA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Partou Smiley's ST16 3SA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2026 |
| J Tomlinson & Son ST16 3UU | Retailers - other | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cannock Chase Trading Ltd ST16 3SA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2024 |
| The Sikh Temple ST16 3PQ | Other catering premises | 280 m | 4 Good | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Weston Road Pharmacy ST16 3RL | Retailers - other | 290 m | Exempt | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery ST16 3RL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Aladdins Pizza ST16 3RL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Weston Off Licence & Convenience Store ST16 3RL | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Sunny House ST16 3TZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 29 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 75 |
| Public order | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Bicycle theft | 8 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Richards Avenue (53); On or near St Thomas Street (20); On or near Littleton Close (17); On or near Bedford Avenue (15); On or near Cull Avenue (14).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 62% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 26% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 23% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 83% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Cowan Drive · Davis Close · Richards Avenue · Westhead Avenue · Littleton Close · St Thomas Street · Trenchard Avenue · St John's Walk · Cull Avenue · Tithe Barn Court · Copper Glade · Tixall Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.