Cardiff Grove is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST1 3RF 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 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cardiff Grove, Stoke-on-trent, ST1 3RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST1 3BU, ST1 3DE, ST1 4DW, ST1 3BL, ST1 3BH, ST1 3DD, ST1 3DA, ST1 3BT, ST1 3DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST1 3RF is primarily male, with 58.1% 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 | 41.3% | 41.9% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -9.1% |
| Male | 58.7% | 58.1% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 9.1% |
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 3RF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.8% 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 | 46.1% | 54.8% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 16.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.7% | 32.3% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 2% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 6.9% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 4% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.9%) 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 | 30% | 35.6% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -12.8% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 35.3% | -4.0% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 20.6% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 7.9% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 6.2% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 3RF this area, 29.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.5% | 29.5% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 14.8% | 3.1% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 14.8% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 11.8% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 23.3% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.6% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.5% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 4.3% | 0.6% | -3.7% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 10% | 16.5% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 13.8% |
| Other Asian | 7.3% | 2.6% | -4.7% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 3% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 64.3% | 62.5% | -1.8% | 81.4% | -18.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 57.5% 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 | 70.7% | 57.5% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -25.7% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 17% | 11.7% | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18% | 14.7% | -3.3% | 5.6% | 9.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.3% | 57.5% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -25.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 12.2% | 7.2% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.7% | 9.1% | -2.6% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 10.2% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 8.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 11% | 3.0% | 1.9% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.6% | 76.7% | -27.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 5.7% | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 5.4% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.1% | 13.5% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 24.2% | 6.5% | 17.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cardiff Grove was 4637.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 810.4% higher than the Etruria & Hanley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cardiff Grove has the highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Etruria & Hanley and the highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2152.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Cardiff Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2018-10-24 | £126,906 |
The percentage of student residents living in ST1 3RF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Other | 22 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 3,547 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentilee Nursery School Dawlish Drive , Bentilee ST2 0HW | 4out of 4 | 3,642 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 | 384 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Primary School Eastwood Road , Hanley ST1 3JS | - not rated | 591 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanley St Luke's CofE Aided Primary School Wellington Road , Hanley ST1 3QH | 2out of 4 | 977 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Etruscan Primary School Dundee Road , ST1 4BS | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Broom Academy Keelings Road , Northwood ST1 6QA | 3out of 4 | 1,517 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 | 2,007 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 3,037 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birches Head Academy Birches Head Road , Hanley ST2 8DD | - not rated | 3,047 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 2out of 4 | 3,369 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Excel Academy Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6LG | 3out of 4 | 3,466 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 | 793 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 1,711 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group Knutton Lane , ST5 2GB | - not rated | 4,369 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 | 340 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| PEAK EDUCATION - STOKE 60 SNOWHILL , SHELTON ST1 4LY | - not rated | 622 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix U16 Independent School Unit E , Metro Business Park ST1 4AF | - not rated | 768 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College 77 Shelton New Road , ST4 7AA | - not rated | 889 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Excellence Girls Academy CROWTHER STREET , SHELTON ST4 2ER | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asha | Unit 7, Hanley Business Park, Cooper Street | 162 yd | |
| My Dessert | 118 Broad Street | 359 yd | |
| The Potteries Museum Cafe | The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street | 373 yd | |
| Jaflong Curry | 63 Lichfield Street | 392 yd | |
| Mitchell Youth Arts Centre | Broad Street | 421 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forever 40 | Victoria House, Victoria Square | 302 yd | |
| The Reardon | The Reardon, 5 Adventure Place | 367 yd | |
| The Underground | 2 Morley Street | 403 yd | |
| Captains Bar | 67 Lichfield Street | 407 yd | |
| Coachmakers Arms | 65 Lichfield Street | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Grill and Desserts | 111 Regent Road | 189 yd | |
| The Full Monty | 87 Broad Street | 325 yd | |
| Pizza GoGo Hanley | 99 Broad Street | 325 yd | |
| Jade House | 95 Broad Street | 325 yd | |
| Mr Biryani | 79 Broad Street | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Clough Street | 467 yd | |
| Hayat Superstore | 36-40 Snow Hill | 614 yd | |
| Lidl | Lichfield Street | 621 yd | |
| Iceland | 19/27 Charles Street | 634 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Unit 1, Century Retail Park, New Century Street | 971 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (North Staffordshire) EDINBURGH HOUSE EDINBURGH HOUSE HARDING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 338 yd |
| Hanley Park Cleveland Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 495 yd |
| Quality Fitness TRINITY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 742 yd |
| Stoke On Trent College Sports Academy CAULDON CAMPUS CAULDON CAMPUS STOKE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 761 yd |
| Stoke White Rock Speedway WESTHEAD WALK | cycling | 812 yd |
| Stoke On Trent College (Cauldon Campus) (Closed) Cauldon Campus Cauldon Campus Stoke Road | health and fitness suite | 818 yd |
| Shelton Pool (Closed) Simon Place | swimming pool | 903 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 | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.