St Ann Walk is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST1 2NU 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 Ann Walk, Stoke-on-trent, ST1 2NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST1 2AS, ST1 2NX, ST1 2PB, ST1 2NY, ST1 2AU, ST1 2PE, ST1 2BE, ST1 2AG, ST1 3QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST1 2NU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 35% | 48.8% | 13.8% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 65% | 51.2% | -13.8% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 2NU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.2% 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 | 54.4% | 54.2% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.8% | 18.7% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -25.5% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2.8% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 18.7% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.9%) 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 | 29.6% | 30.2% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -18.2% |
| Good health | 30% | 35.7% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 25.6% | 19.8% | -5.8% | 12.7% | 7.1% |
| Bad health | 13.9% | 8.7% | -5.2% | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
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.
In the area around ST1 2NU this area, 32.7% 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 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.4% | 32.7% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 14% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 8.4% | -8.1% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 7.5% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.8% | 12.1% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 20.6% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 6.8% | 4.7% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.5% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 7.6% | 4.8% | -2.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 63.7% | 67.5% | 3.8% | 81.4% | -13.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 8.1% | 6.3% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 73.2% 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 | 66.8% | 73.2% | 6.4% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 10.2% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 4.7% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.3% | 11% | -8.3% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.9% | 73.2% | 7.3% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 11.8% | 7.3% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 5.5% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.8% | 3.9% | -10.9% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 5.5% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.5% | 76.7% | -30.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 38.6% | 13.5% | 25.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Buddhist | 5.6% | 0.5% | 5.1% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Ann Walk was 355.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 149.7% higher than the Birches Head & Northwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St Ann Walk has the 6th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Birches Head & Northwood and the 47th highest crime rate of 842 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 St Ann Walk, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £17,000 | 2006-08-14 | £21,008 |
ST1 2NU area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in ST1 2NU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Full-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Construction | 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 | 385 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Nursery School Northwood Park Road , Hanley ST1 6QU | - not rated | 385 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Boughey Nursery School College Road , Shelton ST4 2DQ | - not rated | 1,971 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hulton Nursery School Abbey Road , ST2 8AX | - not rated | 2,015 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Nursery School Werrington Road , Bucknall ST2 9AS | - not rated | 2,265 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 | 216 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanley St Luke's CofE Aided Primary School Wellington Road , Hanley ST1 3QH | - not rated | 216 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Northwood Keelings Road , Northwood ST1 6QA | 3out of 4 | 455 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Broom Community School Keelings Road , Northwood ST1 6QA | - not rated | 455 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Primary School Eastwood Road , Hanley ST1 3JS | - not rated | 502 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 | 1,996 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birches Head Academy Birches Head Road , Hanley ST2 8DD | - not rated | 1,996 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berry Hill High School and Sports College Arbourfield Drive , Bucknall ST2 9LR | - not rated | 2,097 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holden Lane High School Specialist Sports College Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6LG | - not rated | 2,514 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Excel Academy Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6LG | 3out of 4 | 2,514 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 | 1,838 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 2,536 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 2,536 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group Knutton Lane , ST5 2GB | - not rated | 5,313 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 | 1,017 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Want2Achieve The Academy Unit 1 , Trent Walk ST1 3HE | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Independent School 4 Geneva Drive , Birches Head ST1 6UW | - not rated | 1,523 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Independent School Unit E , Metro Business Park ST1 4AF | - not rated | 1,537 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edison Pace School Wellesley Street , Shelton ST1 4NF | - not rated | 1,605 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 | 232 yd | |
| Hanley Cafe | 9-11 Huntbach Street | 484 yd | |
| Casa Argeseana | 22 Huntbach Street | 484 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 21 Parliament Row | 493 yd | |
| McDonalds | 29 Parliament Row | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rising Sun | Well Street | 314 yd | |
| Queens Arms | 111 Upper Huntbach Street | 343 yd | |
| Smashed Brothers Burgers | 3 Goodson Street | 419 yd | |
| The Woodman | 3 Goodson Street | 419 yd | |
| J&G Meakin Cricket Club | Ivy House Road | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loftus Fish Bar | 15 St Ann Street | 39 yd | |
| Potteries Takeaway | 19 Bucknall New Road | 84 yd | |
| Golden Gate | 11 Bucknall New Road | 84 yd | |
| Kebabish Express | 105 Bucknall New Road | 162 yd | |
| Dr Foody | 79 Upper Huntbach Street | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 19/27 Charles Street | 459 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 131a Keelings Road | 537 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 800 Leek Road | 546 yd | |
| Tesco | Clough Street | 1,059 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 | 490 yd |
| Quality Fitness TRINITY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 934 yd |
| Premier Gym (Closed) Chell Street | health and fitness suite | 964 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 | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| 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.