Upper Hillchurch Street is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST1 2HD 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 Upper Hillchurch Street, Stoke-on-trent, ST1 2HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST1 2HF, ST1 2EZ, ST1 2HH, ST1 2JD, ST1 2HQ, ST1 2JP, ST1 2JB, ST1 2HN, ST1 2BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST1 2HD is primarily male, with 55.3% of the population 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 | 43.5% | 44.7% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -6.3% |
| Male | 56.5% | 55.3% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 6.3% |
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 2HD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.5% 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 | 45.6% | 44.5% | -1.1% | 37.9% | 6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.9% | 34.8% | 4.9% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 15% | 12.1% | -2.9% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 40.4% | 44% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 35.5% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 14.5% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4.4% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.9% | 27.9% | 1.0% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 11.6% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 12.7% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6.4% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 13.5% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 24.7% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 10.2% | 3.2% | -7.0% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 1.3% | -4.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 16.7% | 24.8% | 8.1% | 2.7% | 22.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 5.8% | 3.8% | -2.0% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 58.8% | 57.6% | -1.2% | 81.4% | -23.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 64% 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 | 70.2% | 64% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -19.2% |
| European Union | 5% | 15.1% | 10.1% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 5.4% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.8% | 12.9% | -1.9% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.6% | 63.8% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 17% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 6% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 6.3% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 6.9% | -4.2% | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53% | 76.7% | -23.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 7.9% | 0.9% | 7.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 23% | 13.5% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.8% | 37.2% | -11.4% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 27.7% | 6.5% | 21.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Hillchurch Street was 358.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 151.5% higher than the Birches Head & Northwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Upper Hillchurch Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Birches Head & Northwood and the 45th highest crime rate of 842 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 166.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Upper Hillchurch Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Other, an established residential building | £38,000 | 2021-10-28 | £41,053 |
| 33 Upper Hillchurch Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £78,500 | 2019-12-06 | £107,489 |
| 31 Upper Hillchurch Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2015-05-15 | £93,470 |
| 33 Upper Hillchurch Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2014-07-25 | £122,986 |
| 29 Upper Hillchurch Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2010-07-16 | £105,784 |
ST1 2HD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 587 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Nursery School Northwood Park Road , Hanley ST1 6QU | - not rated | 587 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Boughey Nursery School College Road , Shelton ST4 2DQ | - not rated | 2,088 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hulton Nursery School Abbey Road , ST2 8AX | - not rated | 2,262 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Nursery School Werrington Road , Bucknall ST2 9AS | - not rated | 2,681 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 Grove Turner Street , Northwood ST1 2NL | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Junior School Turner Street , Northwood ST1 2NL | - not rated | 564 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Northwood Keelings Road , Northwood ST1 6QA | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Broom Community School Keelings Road , Northwood ST1 6QA | - not rated | 649 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanley St Luke's Church of England Academy Wellington Road , Hanley ST1 3QH | 3out of 4 | 656 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 | 1out of 4 | 2,042 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birches Head Academy Birches Head Road , Hanley ST2 8DD | - not rated | 2,042 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holden Lane High School Specialist Sports College Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6LG | - not rated | 2,399 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Excel Academy Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6LG | 3out of 4 | 2,399 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Studio College for Manufacturing and Design Engineering Moorland Road , Burslem ST6 1JJ | - not rated | 2,468 yd | Studio schools | 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 | 1,860 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 2,722 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 2,722 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group Knutton Lane , ST5 2GB | - not rated | 5,013 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 | 860 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Independent School Unit E , Metro Business Park ST1 4AF | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Want2Achieve The Academy Unit 1 , Trent Walk ST1 3HE | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Independent School 4 Geneva Drive , Birches Head ST1 6UW | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spruce House School 114 Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6HD | - not rated | 1,560 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Baba UK | 15 Hillchurch Street | 75 yd | |
| Tasty Lunch | 4 Hillchurch Street | 127 yd | |
| City Cafe | 18 Town Road | 164 yd | |
| Hanley Cafe | 9-11 Huntbach Street | 197 yd | |
| Casa Argeseana | 22 Huntbach Street | 197 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Arms | 111 Upper Huntbach Street | 146 yd | |
| The Golden Cup | 65 Old Town Road | 216 yd | |
| Smashed Brothers Burgers | 3 Goodson Street | 351 yd | |
| The Woodman | 3 Goodson Street | 351 yd | |
| Harleys | 20 Fountain Square | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Foody | 79 Upper Huntbach Street | 146 yd | |
| Greggs | 2 Upper Market Square | 299 yd | |
| Poundbakery | 12 Parliament Row | 358 yd | |
| Northwood Fryer | 92 Lower Mayer Street | 367 yd | |
| Nefertiti Pizza & Kebab House | 68 Stafford Street | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 19/27 Charles Street | 454 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 131a Keelings Road | 605 yd | |
| Tesco | Clough Street | 879 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Unit 1, Century Retail Park, New Century Street | 980 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 800 Leek Road | 1,025 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Fitness TRINITY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 617 yd |
| Premier Gym (Closed) Chell Street | health and fitness suite | 703 yd |
| Northwood Stadium NORTHWOOD SPORTS CENTRE NORTHWOOD SPORTS CENTRE KEELINGS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 907 yd |
| Forest Park Primary School WOODALL STREET | grass pitches | 978 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.