Ridgway Road is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST1 3AB is located in the Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stoke-on-Trent Central. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ridgway Road, Stoke-on-trent, ST1 3AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST1 3AJ, ST1 3EH, ST1 3DU, ST1 3BD, ST1 3EP, ST1 3DT, ST1 3BG, ST1 3LU, ST1 3DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST1 3AB is primarily male, with 70.2% 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 | 30% | 29.8% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -21.2% |
| Male | 70% | 70.2% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 21.2% |
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 3AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.6% 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 | 46.4% | 49.6% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 10.9% | 9.7% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -34.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 4.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 35.5% | 31% | -4.5% | 9.1% | 21.9% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (56.6%) 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 | 20% | 23% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -25.4% |
| Good health | 41.8% | 33.6% | -8.2% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 24.5% | 24.8% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 12.1% |
| Bad health | 11.8% | 15% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 11.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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.
In the area around ST1 3AB this area, 29.5% 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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.3% | 29.5% | -17.8% | 18.2% | 11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 11.6% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 15.2% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 7.1% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 12.5% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.2% | 20.5% | 12.3% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 89.1% | 83.6% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 2.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 75.7% 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 | 90.9% | 75.7% | -15.2% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 10.4% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 76.3% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 13.2% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.7% | 76.7% | -28.0% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 34.8% | 13.5% | 21.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ridgway Road was 301.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.9% lower than the Etruria & Hanley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ridgway Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Etruria & Hanley and the 51st highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 107.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 104 Hammond House Ridgway Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2016-11-08 | £46,741 |
ST1 3AB area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 12% 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 | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentilee Nursery School Dawlish Drive , Bentilee ST2 0HW | 4out of 4 | 3,192 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 4,107 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Wood Terrace , Shelton ST1 4LR | - not rated | 731 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Primary School Eastwood Road , Hanley ST1 3JS | - not rated | 767 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanley St Luke's CofE Aided Primary School Wellington Road , Hanley ST1 3QH | 2out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Etruscan Primary School Dundee Road , ST1 4BS | - not rated | 1,671 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Broom Academy Keelings Road , Northwood ST1 6QA | 3out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's CofE Academy Fenton Manor , Fenton ST4 2RR | 2out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,939 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birches Head Academy Birches Head Road , Hanley ST2 8DD | - not rated | 3,208 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Excel Academy Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6LG | 3out of 4 | 3,743 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 2out of 4 | 3,858 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 | 789 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group Knutton Lane , ST5 2GB | - not rated | 4,701 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excellence Girls Academy CROWTHER STREET , SHELTON ST4 2ER | - not rated | 741 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| PEAK EDUCATION - STOKE 60 SNOWHILL , SHELTON ST1 4LY | - not rated | 860 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity School Cartwright House , Broad Street ST1 4EU | - not rated | 916 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College 77 Shelton New Road , ST4 7AA | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix U16 Independent School Unit E , Metro Business Park ST1 4AF | - not rated | 1,328 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Bridgewater Pottery Cafe | Eastwood Pottery, Lichfield Street | 198 yd | |
| Milly Food Bar | 418 Victoria Road | 280 yd | |
| Sweet Moments | 433 Victoria Road | 286 yd | |
| Five Star Gelato | 438 Leek Road | 353 yd | |
| Eastwood Hanley Football Club | Trentmill Road | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oggy's | 227 Lichfield Street | 198 yd | |
| Joiners Square Community Hall | Cornes Street | 348 yd | |
| The Village Tavern | 513 Leek Road | 377 yd | |
| Stoke Repertory Theatre | Leek Road | 472 yd | |
| Captains Bar | 67 Lichfield Street | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kokoz | 395-397 Victoria Road | 286 yd | |
| Popeye’s Peri Peri Chicken | 438 Leek Road | 353 yd | |
| Foodz 999 | 539 Leek Road | 357 yd | |
| City Grill and Desserts | 111 Regent Road | 427 yd | |
| Venus Fish Bar Ltd | 81-83 Lichfield Street | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lichfield Street | 148 yd | |
| Hayat Superstore | 36-40 Snow Hill | 904 yd | |
| Pak Foods | 50 Stoke Road | 982 yd | |
| Iceland | 19/27 Charles Street | 1,019 yd | |
| Tesco | Clough Street | 1,053 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hanley Park Cleveland Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 257 yd |
| Ymca (North Staffordshire) EDINBURGH HOUSE EDINBURGH HOUSE HARDING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 265 yd |
| Eastwood Hanley Fc UNIT 1 UNIT 1 VENN PLACE | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Pure Gym (Stoke On Trent East) VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 747 yd |
| Stoke On Trent College Sports Academy CAULDON CAMPUS CAULDON CAMPUS STOKE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 810 yd |
| Stoke On Trent College (Cauldon Campus) (Closed) Cauldon Campus Cauldon Campus Stoke Road | health and fitness suite | 880 yd |
| Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre BRINDLEY BUILDINGS BRINDLEY BUILDINGS LEEK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 921 yd |
| Shelton Pool (Closed) Simon Place | swimming pool | 1,000 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 | 78.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.