Bucknall Old Road is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST1 2AJ is located in the Birches Head & Northwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stoke-on-Trent Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bucknall Old Road, Stoke-on-trent, ST1 2AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST1 2AH, ST1 2AL, ST1 2BJ, ST1 6QS, ST1 2BH, ST1 2AR, ST1 6QT, ST1 2BQ, ST1 6QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST1 2AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.8% | 50.5% | 4.7% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 54.2% | 49.5% | -4.7% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around ST1 2AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.4% | 42.3% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 37.6% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 13.2% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 8% | 5.6% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.4% | 47.6% | 5.2% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 30.2% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 15.2% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 5.1% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around ST1 2AJ this area, 31.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.2% | 31.5% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 8.4% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 18.1% | 9.2% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 12.6% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 18.5% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 5.9% | 4.6% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 18.8% | 19.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 16.9% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 6.7% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 74.7% | 57.7% | -17.0% | 81.4% | -23.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 75.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 75.8% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 6.1% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 13.4% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.1% | 75.1% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 12.9% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 4.4% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 2.2% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28% | 37.2% | -9.2% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Muslim | 30.9% | 6.5% | 24.4% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bucknall Old Road was 46.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.5% lower than the Birches Head & Northwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bucknall Old Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Birches Head & Northwood and the 203rd lowest crime rate of 842 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 Bucknall Old Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-08-12 | £151,515 |
| 107 Bucknall Old Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2016-06-10 | £157,136 |
| 105 Bucknall Old Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2013-01-04 | £144,914 |
| 105 Bucknall Old Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £29,000 | 1999-07-07 | £132,030 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood and Broom Community Nursery School Northwood Park Road , Hanley ST1 6QU | - not rated | 398 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Nursery School Northwood Park Road , Hanley ST1 6QU | - not rated | 398 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hulton Nursery School Abbey Road , ST2 8AX | - not rated | 1,673 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Nursery School Werrington Road , Bucknall ST2 9AS | - not rated | 1,860 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Boughey Nursery School College Road , Shelton ST4 2DQ | - not rated | 2,197 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Northwood Keelings Road , Northwood ST1 6QA | 3out of 4 | 414 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Broom Community School Keelings Road , Northwood ST1 6QA | - not rated | 414 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanley St Luke's Church of England Academy Wellington Road , Hanley ST1 3QH | 3out of 4 | 436 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanley St Luke's CofE Aided Primary School Wellington Road , Hanley ST1 3QH | - not rated | 436 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Primary School Eastwood Road , Hanley ST1 3JS | - not rated | 822 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birches Head Academy Birches Head Road , Hanley ST2 8DD | 1out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birches Head Academy Birches Head Road , Hanley ST2 8DD | - not rated | 1,797 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berry Hill High School and Sports College Arbourfield Drive , Bucknall ST2 9LR | - not rated | 1,798 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mitchell High School Business & Enterprise College Corneville Road , Bucknall ST2 9EY | - not rated | 2,264 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holden Lane High School Specialist Sports College Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6LG | - not rated | 2,426 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 2,127 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 2,695 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 2,695 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Want2Achieve The Academy Unit 1 , Trent Walk ST1 3HE | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Independent School 4 Geneva Drive , Birches Head ST1 6UW | - not rated | 1,361 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity School Cartwright House , Broad Street ST1 4EU | - not rated | 1,403 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ed-Start Bucknall Youth and Community Centre , Willeton Street ST2 9JA | - not rated | 1,414 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merit Hospital School and Medical Pupil Referral Unit Willeton Street , Bucknall ST2 9JA | 3out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwin Plc | Goodwin House, Leek Road | 589 yd | |
| Strength Asylum Gym | Units 1 To 4, Trent Trading Park, Botteslow Street | 607 yd | |
| Brighter Futures | Residential Unit For People Wi, 23 Hillcrest Street | 637 yd | |
| Happy Snappin' | 76 Keelings Road | 681 yd | |
| Hanley Cafe | 9-11 Huntbach Street | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J&G Meakin Cricket Club | Ivy House Road | 256 yd | |
| The Northwood Inn | 55 Botany Bay Road | 474 yd | |
| Cross Guns | 19 Vincent Street | 559 yd | |
| The Cat Inn | 81 Keelings Road | 563 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | Well Street | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebabish Express | 105 Bucknall New Road | 271 yd | |
| Loftus Fish Bar | 15 St Ann Street | 376 yd | |
| Potteries Takeaway | 19 Bucknall New Road | 478 yd | |
| Golden Gate | 11 Bucknall New Road | 478 yd | |
| Catch Of the Day | 28 Vincent Street | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 800 Leek Road | 211 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 131a Keelings Road | 563 yd | |
| Iceland | 19/27 Charles Street | 850 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northwood Stadium NORTHWOOD SPORTS CENTRE NORTHWOOD SPORTS CENTRE KEELINGS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 106 yd |
| Bucknall Park Northfleet Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 871 yd |
| Hanley Town Fc (Potteries Park) HANLEY TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB HANLEY TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB ABBEY LANE | grass pitches | 1,014 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.