Bridgewater Court is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST1 4AU is located in the Etruria & Hanley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stoke-on-Trent Central. This postcode has been in use since 2008-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bridgewater Court, Stoke-on-trent, ST1 4AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST1 4AZ, ST1 4AG, ST1 4LA, ST1 4DE, ST1 4DF, ST1 4JR, ST1 4JZ, ST1 4LP, ST1 4JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST1 4AU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 44.1% | 48.5% | 4.4% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 55.9% | 51.5% | -4.4% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38% | 36.2% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 45.3% | 2.7% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 5% | 4.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 10.1% | -3.1% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41% | 50.5% | 9.5% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 32.5% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 12.1% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 4AU this area, 34.3% 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 | 27.7% | 34.3% | 6.6% | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 12.4% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 9.2% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 10.8% | -2.4% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 24.5% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 13.2% | 5.6% | -7.6% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.1% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 24.8% | 31.4% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 28.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.5% | 1.9% | -4.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 8.4% | 3.8% | -4.6% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 48.1% | 37.1% | -11.0% | 81.4% | -44.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 3.7% | 9.3% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 7.7% |
In this area, just 49.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 49.8% | -17.0% | 83.2% | -33.4% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 22.5% | 14.4% | 6.1% | 16.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 8.1% | 6.9% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.1% | 19.4% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 13.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 13.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.5% | 49.8% | -16.7% | 83.2% | -33.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 13.3% | 7.4% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.3% | 11.8% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 8.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.9% | 12.3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 10.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 12.8% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.9% | 76.7% | -20.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 7.8% | 0.9% | 6.9% |
| Other EU countries | 13.7% | 1.5% | 12.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 5.9% | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.6% | 37.2% | -26.6% |
| Christian | 31.3% | 46.2% | -14.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 52% | 6.5% | 45.5% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridgewater Court was 127.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.6% lower than the Etruria & Hanley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bridgewater Court has the 9th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Etruria & Hanley and the 312th highest crime rate of 842 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Bridgewater Court, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, a newly built property | £129,950 | 2007-08-21 | £185,717 |
| 7 Bridgewater Court, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, a newly built property | £129,950 | 2007-08-17 | £185,717 |
| 9 Bridgewater Court, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, a newly built property | £129,950 | 2007-08-17 | £185,717 |
| 8 Bridgewater Court, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, a newly built property | £129,950 | 2007-08-02 | £185,717 |
ST1 4AU 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 4AU 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 | 77 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Boughey Nursery School College Road , Shelton ST4 2DQ | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood and Broom Community Nursery School Northwood Park Road , Hanley ST1 6QU | - not rated | 2,090 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Nursery School Northwood Park Road , Hanley ST1 6QU | - not rated | 2,090 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penkhull Nursery School 4 St Christopher Avenue , Penkhull ST4 5NA | - not rated | 2,485 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Field House Nursery School Munro Street , West End ST4 5HA | - not rated | 2,882 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 403 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE (A) Primary School Wood Terrace , Shelton ST1 4LR | - not rated | 403 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Etruscan Primary School Dundee Road , ST1 4BS | - not rated | 564 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Etruscan Primary School Dundee Road , ST1 4BS | - not rated | 564 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Infants' School Belmont Road , Etruria ST1 4BT | - not rated | 674 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's CofE (A) High School and International Language College Queen's Road , Penkhull ST4 7LG | - not rated | 2,111 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Academy Fenton Manor , Fenton ST4 2RR | - not rated | 2,229 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough High School Newcastle Lane , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | - not rated | 2,552 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,552 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolstanton High School Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | - not rated | 2,730 yd | Community school | 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 | 647 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 1,726 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 1,726 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group Knutton Lane , ST5 2GB | - not rated | 3,639 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowhill School 50-58 Snowhill , SHELTON ST1 4LY | - not rated | 336 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College 77 Shelton New Road , ST4 7AA | - not rated | 356 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emerge School Elgin Chambers, 22-24 Cemetery Road , Shelton ST4 2DL | - not rated | 457 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edison Pace School Wellesley Street , Shelton ST1 4NF | - not rated | 498 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Independent School Unit E , Metro Business Park ST1 4AF | - not rated | 509 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean Food Kitchen | 2 Jordan Street | 118 yd | |
| GG’s | Unit 38, Shelton Enterprise Centre, Bedford Street | 180 yd | |
| Mirchi | 60 Snow Hill | 344 yd | |
| Ninja Warrior UK Stoke | Sun Street | 376 yd | |
| Chicinos | 37 - 39 Snow Hill | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatsheaf Hotel | 5 Sheaf Street | 373 yd | |
| Thyme 2 Dine | Snowhill Conference Centre, Snow Hill | 393 yd | |
| Hanley Masonic Hall Club | Hanley Masonic Club, Snow Hill | 422 yd | |
| Forever 40 | Victoria House, Victoria Square | 561 yd | |
| The Underground | 2 Morley Street | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wingz Cartel | 102a Sun Street | 143 yd | |
| Hello Juice & Desserts | 30 Snow Hill | 344 yd | |
| Subway | 15 Howard Place | 488 yd | |
| College Grill | 19 Howard Place | 488 yd | |
| Rupz | 110 Broad Street | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayat Superstore | 36-40 Snow Hill | 366 yd | |
| Tesco | Clough Street | 727 yd | |
| Pak Foods | 50 Stoke Road | 880 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Unit 1, Century Retail Park, New Century Street | 881 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke White Rock Speedway WESTHEAD WALK | cycling | 228 yd |
| Shelton Pool (Closed) Simon Place | swimming pool | 603 yd |
| Stoke On Trent College (Cauldon Campus) (Closed) Cauldon Campus Cauldon Campus Stoke Road | health and fitness suite | 646 yd |
| Stoke On Trent College Sports Academy CAULDON CAMPUS CAULDON CAMPUS STOKE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 664 yd |
| Ymca (North Staffordshire) EDINBURGH HOUSE EDINBURGH HOUSE HARDING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 996 yd |
| Hanley Park Cleveland Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,008 yd |
| Quality Fitness TRINITY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,020 yd |
| Leisure Club @ Stoke FESTIVAL WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,063 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.