Dyke Street is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST1 2DF 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 Dyke Street, Stoke-on-trent, ST1 2DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST1 2DJ, ST1 2DG, ST1 2DL, ST1 2NY, ST1 2DQ, ST1 2HR, ST1 2BX, ST1 2DA, ST1 2HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST1 2DF has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 50% | 48% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 50% | 52% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 2DF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.6% 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 | 44.1% | 57.6% | 13.5% | 37.9% | 19.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 29.5% | -11.3% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 6.9% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 43.3% | 46.6% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 37% | 30.3% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 11% | 15.5% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 2DF this area, 35.5% 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 17.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29% | 35.5% | 6.5% | 18.2% | 17.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 11.5% | -8.5% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 11.5% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 15.2% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 17.5% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -16.3% |
| Other | 10.2% | 3.7% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.3% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 4.3% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 11.3% | 13.7% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 11.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 7.9% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 72.3% | 65.3% | -7.0% | 81.4% | -16.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 67.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 67.3% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -15.9% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 11.2% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 2% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.3% | 13.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 7.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.3% | 67.5% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 13% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.7% | 5.1% | -2.6% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 7.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 6.5% | -2.2% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.7% | 76.7% | -24.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 6.9% | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| No passport held | 26.7% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 33.6% | 46.2% | -12.6% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 23.1% | 6.5% | 16.6% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dyke Street was 232.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.1% higher than the Birches Head & Northwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dyke Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Birches Head & Northwood and the 121st highest crime rate of 842 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dyke Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2025-04-15 | £91,873 |
| 9 Dyke Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2023-11-27 | £85,976 |
| 33 Dyke Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2021-08-27 | £122,093 |
| 21 Dyke Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2021-07-14 | £83,551 |
| 23 Dyke Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-12-02 | £162,893 |
ST1 2DF area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Other | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Nursery School Northwood Park Road , Hanley ST1 6QU | - not rated | 370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Boughey Nursery School College Road , Shelton ST4 2DQ | - not rated | 2,054 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hulton Nursery School Abbey Road , ST2 8AX | - not rated | 2,065 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Nursery School Werrington Road , Bucknall ST2 9AS | - not rated | 2,410 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 Church of England Academy Wellington Road , Hanley ST1 3QH | 3out of 4 | 408 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanley St Luke's CofE Aided Primary School Wellington Road , Hanley ST1 3QH | - not rated | 408 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Northwood Keelings Road , Northwood ST1 6QA | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Broom Community School Keelings Road , Northwood ST1 6QA | - not rated | 443 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Grove Turner Street , Northwood ST1 2NL | 3out of 4 | 566 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,952 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birches Head Academy Birches Head Road , Hanley ST2 8DD | - not rated | 1,952 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berry Hill High School and Sports College Arbourfield Drive , Bucknall ST2 9LR | - not rated | 2,304 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holden Lane High School Specialist Sports College Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6LG | - not rated | 2,407 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Excel Academy Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6LG | 3out of 4 | 2,407 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,881 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 2,650 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 2,650 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group Knutton Lane , ST5 2GB | - not rated | 5,223 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 | 970 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Want2Achieve The Academy Unit 1 , Trent Walk ST1 3HE | - not rated | 1,195 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Independent School Unit E , Metro Business Park ST1 4AF | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Independent School 4 Geneva Drive , Birches Head ST1 6UW | - not rated | 1,468 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spruce House School 114 Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6HD | - not rated | 1,614 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 | 206 yd | |
| Hanley Cafe | 9-11 Huntbach Street | 340 yd | |
| Casa Argeseana | 22 Huntbach Street | 340 yd | |
| Ali Baba UK | 15 Hillchurch Street | 345 yd | |
| Tasty Lunch | 4 Hillchurch Street | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Arms | 111 Upper Huntbach Street | 149 yd | |
| Smashed Brothers Burgers | 3 Goodson Street | 356 yd | |
| The Woodman | 3 Goodson Street | 356 yd | |
| Wheatsheaf Stores | 78 Keelings Road | 424 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | Well Street | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Foody | 79 Upper Huntbach Street | 149 yd | |
| Potteries Takeaway | 19 Bucknall New Road | 216 yd | |
| Golden Gate | 11 Bucknall New Road | 216 yd | |
| Loftus Fish Bar | 15 St Ann Street | 249 yd | |
| Northwood Fryer | 92 Lower Mayer Street | 302 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 19/27 Charles Street | 437 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 131a Keelings Road | 463 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 800 Leek Road | 735 yd | |
| Tesco | Clough Street | 1,003 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 | 628 yd |
| Premier Gym (Closed) Chell Street | health and fitness suite | 791 yd |
| Quality Fitness TRINITY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 816 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.