Leek Road is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST1 6AL 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 Leek Road, Stoke-on-trent, ST1 6AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST1 6AW, ST1 6AN, ST1 6AF, ST1 6AJ, ST1 6AP, ST1 6AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST1 6AL has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 47.5% | 47% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 52.5% | 53% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 6AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.5% 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 | 34.4% | 44.5% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 38.6% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10% | 6.8% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 7.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 39.1% | 35.3% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -13.1% |
| Good health | 38% | 45.9% | 7.9% | 33.6% | 12.3% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 14.3% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38% | 25.8% | -12.2% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 13.3% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 18.5% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 11.6% | 7.2% | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 8.6% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 21% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 97.8% | 93.2% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 92% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.8% | 92% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 93.1% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.9% | 76.7% | -10.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 26.5% | 13.5% | 13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leek Road was 70.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.9% lower than the Abbey Hulton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Leek Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Abbey Hulton and the 331st lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 963 Leek Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-09-19 | £125,000 |
| 957 Leek Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-03-08 | £120,419 |
| 959 Leek Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2023-05-26 | £157,970 |
| 959 Leek Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2022-02-18 | £143,856 |
| 961 Leek Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2022-01-28 | £124,479 |
ST1 6AL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentilee Nursery School Dawlish Drive , Bentilee ST2 0HW | 4out of 4 | 2,414 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 4,792 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood Broom Academy Keelings Road , Northwood ST1 6QA | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanley St Luke's CofE Aided Primary School Wellington Road , Hanley ST1 3QH | 2out of 4 | 768 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Primary School Eastwood Road , Hanley ST1 3JS | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Academy Turner Street , Northwood ST1 2NL | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy Abbey Lane , Abbey Hulton ST2 8AU | 3out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,783 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Excel Academy Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6LG | 3out of 4 | 2,511 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Academy Fenton Manor , Fenton ST4 2RR | 2out of 4 | 2,654 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Discovery Academy Discovery Drive , Bentilee ST2 0GA | 3out of 4 | 3,658 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood Academy High Lane , Burslem ST6 7AB | 3out of 4 | 4,290 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 | 2,369 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 2,801 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merit Hospital School and Medical Pupil Referral Unit Willeton Street , Bucknall ST2 9JA | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfriars College Castle Grove , Off Newhouse Road ST2 8BH | - not rated | 1,505 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beechfield School The Caretaker's Bungalow - the Nest , Birches Head Road ST2 8DD | - not rated | 1,686 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity School Cartwright House , Broad Street ST1 4EU | - not rated | 1,754 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aurora Hanley School Cambrian Way , off Eaves Lane ST2 8PQ | - not rated | 1,904 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwin Plc | Goodwin House, Leek Road | 569 yd | |
| Hanley Town Football Club | Abbey Lane | 755 yd | |
| Ember Lounge | Staffordshire University, College Road | 810 yd | |
| Strength Asylum Gym | Units 1 To 4, Trent Trading Park, Botteslow Street | 857 yd | |
| Eastwood Hanley Football Club | Trentmill Road | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Finney Gardens | Bucknall Road | 213 yd | |
| J&G Meakin Cricket Club | Ivy House Road | 426 yd | |
| The Trent Tavern | Dividy Road | 647 yd | |
| The Northwood Inn | 55 Botany Bay Road | 678 yd | |
| Cross Guns | 19 Vincent Street | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Great Wall | 33 Werrington Road | 451 yd | |
| Subway | Trent Service Station, 4 Ruxley Road | 490 yd | |
| Bucknall Express and Gelatoxpress / Togo Pizza | 25 Dividy Road | 586 yd | |
| £1 Baguettes and Pies | 23 Dividy Road | 586 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 624-626 Leek Road | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 800 Leek Road | 376 yd | |
| Asda | Werrington Road | 916 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 131a Keelings Road | 975 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bucknall Park Northfleet Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 400 yd |
| Northwood Stadium NORTHWOOD SPORTS CENTRE NORTHWOOD SPORTS CENTRE KEELINGS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 457 yd |
| Hanley Town Fc (Potteries Park) HANLEY TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB HANLEY TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB ABBEY LANE | grass pitches | 617 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 79.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.