Bucknall New Road is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST1 2BG 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 New Road, Stoke-on-trent, ST1 2BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST1 2AU, ST1 2BE, ST1 2AP, ST1 2AN, ST1 3QJ, ST1 2AS, ST1 3QL, ST1 2AR, ST1 3NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST1 2BG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 49.4% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 52.3% | 50.6% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.3% | 42% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.6% | 35.5% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 4.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 11.5% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 6.9% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.6% | 36.8% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -11.6% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 32.1% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 18% | 16.5% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 6% | 8.9% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 4.5% |
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 2BG this area, 34% 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 14.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.9% | 34% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 15.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 12.2% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 11.8% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 7.3% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 17.2% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 14.5% | 1.3% | 33.8% | -19.3% |
| Other | 9% | 3.1% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.2% 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 | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 4.6% | 11.1% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 3.5% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 82% | 71.2% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -10.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 4.4% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 82.8% 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 | 83.7% | 82.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 6.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 7.2% | -2.7% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.7% | 83.9% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 6.6% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 2.2% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63% | 76.7% | -13.7% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 27.2% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 17.8% | 6.5% | 11.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bucknall New Road was 221.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.2% higher than the Birches Head & Northwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bucknall New Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Birches Head & Northwood and the 119th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 130.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175 Bucknall New Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-03-30 | £166,800 |
| 127 Bucknall New Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2023-03-10 | £99,905 |
| 119 Bucknall New Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-03-08 | £124,881 |
| 123 Bucknall New Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £79,400 | 2020-06-19 | £110,319 |
| 107 Bucknall New Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Other, an established residential building | £51,000 | 2020-01-08 | £62,876 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentilee Nursery School Dawlish Drive , Bentilee ST2 0HW | 4out of 4 | 3,080 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 4,054 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanley St Luke's CofE Aided Primary School Wellington Road , Hanley ST1 3QH | 2out of 4 | 181 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Broom Academy Keelings Road , Northwood ST1 6QA | 3out of 4 | 466 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Primary School Eastwood Road , Hanley ST1 3JS | - not rated | 502 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Academy Turner Street , Northwood ST1 2NL | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy Boulton Street , Birches Head ST1 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Academy converter | 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 | - not rated | 2,003 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Excel Academy Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6LG | 3out of 4 | 2,536 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Academy Fenton Manor , Fenton ST4 2RR | 2out of 4 | 2,558 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood Academy High Lane , Burslem ST6 7AB | 3out of 4 | 3,871 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 4,086 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,837 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 2,517 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group Knutton Lane , ST5 2GB | - not rated | 5,340 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity School Cartwright House , Broad Street ST1 4EU | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix U16 Independent School Unit E , Metro Business Park ST1 4AF | - not rated | 1,566 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| PEAK EDUCATION - STOKE 60 SNOWHILL , SHELTON ST1 4LY | - not rated | 1,706 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merit Hospital School and Medical Pupil Referral Unit Willeton Street , Bucknall ST2 9JA | 3out of 4 | 1,751 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beechfield School The Caretaker's Bungalow - the Nest , Birches Head Road ST2 8DD | - not rated | 1,943 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighter Futures | Residential Unit For People Wi, 23 Hillcrest Street | 374 yd | |
| Strength Asylum Gym | Units 1 To 4, Trent Trading Park, Botteslow Street | 472 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 21 Parliament Row | 628 yd | |
| McDonalds | 29 Parliament Row | 628 yd | |
| Goodwin Plc | Goodwin House, Leek Road | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rising Sun | Well Street | 366 yd | |
| J&G Meakin Cricket Club | Ivy House Road | 380 yd | |
| Queens Arms | 111 Upper Huntbach Street | 499 yd | |
| Smashed Brothers Burgers | 3 Goodson Street | 554 yd | |
| The Woodman | 3 Goodson Street | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebabish Express | 105 Bucknall New Road | 6 yd | |
| Loftus Fish Bar | 15 St Ann Street | 118 yd | |
| Potteries Takeaway | 19 Bucknall New Road | 212 yd | |
| Golden Gate | 11 Bucknall New Road | 212 yd | |
| Dr Foody | 79 Upper Huntbach Street | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 800 Leek Road | 392 yd | |
| Iceland | 19/27 Charles Street | 577 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 131a Keelings Road | 581 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 | 372 yd |
| Premier Gym (Closed) Chell Street | health and fitness suite | 1,063 yd |
| Quality Fitness TRINITY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,075 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 208.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.