St John Street is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST1 2HS 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 St John Street, Stoke-on-trent, ST1 2HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST1 2HT, ST1 2HX, ST1 2HU, ST1 2EF, ST1 2DH, ST1 2HL, ST1 2HG, ST1 2HY, ST1 2EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST1 2HS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 48.9% | 47.8% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 51.1% | 52.2% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 2HS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.1% 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 | 48.9% | 52.1% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.5% | 30.1% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -14.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 10.8% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 43.8% | 43.2% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 31.7% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 18.9% | 6.1% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
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 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.3% | 27.3% | 0.0% | 18.2% | 9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 13.3% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 16.8% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 14.5% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 18.8% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 7.1% | 4.3% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.3% | 79.6% | -10.7% | 81.4% | -1.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 85.1% 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 | 87.5% | 85.1% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 6.2% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 85.4% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 4.4% | -1.6% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.9% | 76.7% | -15.8% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 30.3% | 13.5% | 16.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.7% | 37.2% | 12.5% |
| Christian | 36.3% | 46.2% | -9.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St John Street was 59.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.8% lower than the Birches Head & Northwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St John Street has the 20th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Birches Head & Northwood and the 271st lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 St John Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £39,500 | 2005-08-12 | £67,048 |
| 50 St John Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2003-04-04 | £47,682 |
| 64 St John Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £17,500 | 2002-09-03 | £59,432 |
| 60 St John Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2002-08-05 | £54,446 |
| 58 St John Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2002-07-15 | £37,067 |
ST1 2HS area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentilee Nursery School Dawlish Drive , Bentilee ST2 0HW | 4out of 4 | 3,608 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 3,619 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Academy Turner Street , Northwood ST1 2NL | 3out of 4 | 370 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Broom Academy Keelings Road , Northwood ST1 6QA | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy Boulton Street , Birches Head ST1 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton Academy Barthomley Road , Birches Head ST1 6NW | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanley St Luke's CofE Aided Primary School Wellington Road , Hanley ST1 3QH | 2out of 4 | 732 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | - not rated | 1,853 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Excel Academy Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6LG | 3out of 4 | 2,205 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Academy Fenton Manor , Fenton ST4 2RR | 2out of 4 | 3,035 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood Academy High Lane , Burslem ST6 7AB | 3out of 4 | 3,302 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 2out of 4 | 3,814 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 | 2,054 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 2,899 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group Knutton Lane , ST5 2GB | - not rated | 5,171 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 | 1,055 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix U16 Independent School Unit E , Metro Business Park ST1 4AF | - not rated | 1,443 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Road Academy North Road , Burslem ST6 2BP | - not rated | 1,803 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beechfield School The Caretaker's Bungalow - the Nest , Birches Head Road ST2 8DD | - not rated | 1,828 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| PEAK EDUCATION - STOKE 60 SNOWHILL , SHELTON ST1 4LY | - not rated | 1,841 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Snappin' | 76 Keelings Road | 240 yd | |
| Salahuddin Restaurant and Bakery | 90 Town Road | 308 yd | |
| Ali Baba UK | 15 Hillchurch Street | 323 yd | |
| Tasty Lunch | 4 Hillchurch Street | 373 yd | |
| City Cafe | 18 Town Road | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Arms | 111 Upper Huntbach Street | 235 yd | |
| Wheatsheaf Stores | 78 Keelings Road | 239 yd | |
| The Masons Arms | Dilke Street | 240 yd | |
| The Golden Cup | 65 Old Town Road | 326 yd | |
| The Cat Inn | 81 Keelings Road | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood Fryer | 92 Lower Mayer Street | 120 yd | |
| Dr Foody | 79 Upper Huntbach Street | 235 yd | |
| Takeaway @ Salahuddin | 90 Town Road | 308 yd | |
| Good Fortune | 41a Hulton Street | 389 yd | |
| Big J's Butties | 6 Rawlins Street | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | 131a Keelings Road | 361 yd | |
| Iceland | 19/27 Charles Street | 628 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 800 Leek Road | 914 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Premier Gym (Closed) Chell Street | health and fitness suite | 538 yd |
| Northwood Stadium NORTHWOOD SPORTS CENTRE NORTHWOOD SPORTS CENTRE KEELINGS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 748 yd |
| Quality Fitness TRINITY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 866 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.