Hanley Road is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST1 6BL is located in the Moorcroft & Sneyd Green 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 Hanley Road, Stoke-on-trent, ST1 6BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST1 6HE, ST6 2NW, ST1 6UU, ST1 6BJ, ST1 6BE, ST1 6HD, ST1 6DN, ST1 6DP, ST1 6BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST1 6BL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 49.2% | 47.3% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 50.8% | 52.7% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 6BL, 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 | 43.5% | 44.5% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33% | 36.8% | 3.8% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 11% | 10% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 3.8% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 50.4% | 42.1% | -8.3% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 38.7% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 16.9% | 6.4% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 1.9% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 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 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.2% | 23.4% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 13.4% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 16.3% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.7% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 17.7% | 1.4% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 21.1% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.4% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 92.9% | 93.8% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 89.3% 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 | 92.1% | 89.3% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 8% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 1.5% | -3.0% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 89.6% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 5.4% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hanley Road was 28.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.1% lower than the Birches Head & Northwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hanley Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Birches Head & Northwood and the 108th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 170 Hanley Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-11-25 | £110,739 |
| 170 Hanley Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £89,500 | 2020-09-11 | £115,338 |
| 160 Hanley Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2020-02-07 | £76,658 |
| 164 Hanley Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2019-09-13 | £108,005 |
| 162 Hanley Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2019-04-23 | £78,607 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 3,611 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentilee Nursery School Dawlish Drive , Bentilee ST2 0HW | 4out of 4 | 4,408 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sneyd Academy Sneyd Street , Burslem ST6 2NS | 3out of 4 | 468 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton Academy Barthomley Road , Birches Head ST1 6NW | 3out of 4 | 605 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy Boulton Street , Birches Head ST1 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Ford Academy Brownley Road , Smallthorne ST6 1PY | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Academy Turner Street , Northwood ST1 2NL | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Excel Academy Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6LG | 3out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birches Head Academy Birches Head Road , Hanley ST2 8DD | - not rated | 1,379 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood Academy High Lane , Burslem ST6 7AB | 3out of 4 | 2,211 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent Westport Road , ST6 4LD | 3out of 4 | 3,133 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy Little Chell Lane , Tunstall ST6 6LZ | 3out of 4 | 3,863 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 | 3,239 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 4,147 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Road Academy North Road , Burslem ST6 2BP | - not rated | 1,172 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beechfield School The Caretaker's Bungalow - the Nest , Birches Head Road ST2 8DD | - not rated | 1,444 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nisai House Stoke The Swan on The Square , Burslem ST6 3EA | - not rated | 1,998 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity School Cartwright House , Broad Street ST1 4EU | - not rated | 2,193 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix U16 Independent School Unit E , Metro Business Park ST1 4AF | - not rated | 2,389 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Ices | Pavilion, Central Forest Park, Chell Street | 579 yd | |
| Indi Club Run by Helping Angels Charitable Association | Ralph Drive | 810 yd | |
| McDonalds | Norton Park, Leek New Road | 852 yd | |
| Salahuddin Restaurant and Bakery | 90 Town Road | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sneyd Arms | The Sneyd Arms, Hanley Road | 65 yd | |
| The Birches Head | 119/121 Birches Head Road | 629 yd | |
| Victory W.M.C & Institute Ltd | Victory Workingmens Club And Institute Limited, 300 Hanley Road | 674 yd | |
| The Cheshire Cheese | Cheshire Cheese, 48 Chell Street | 721 yd | |
| The Green Star | Esperanto Way | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzalicious | 154 Hanley Road | 4 yd | |
| Tasty Links | 6 Milton Road | 165 yd | |
| Oriental | 78 Milton Road | 172 yd | |
| Good Fortune | 41a Hulton Street | 882 yd | |
| Eat Well | 105 Turner Street | 920 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sneyd Green Primary School SNEYD STREET | grass pitches | 519 yd |
| Premier Gym (Closed) Chell Street | health and fitness suite | 720 yd |
| Sandbach Road Sandbach Road | grass pitches | 939 yd |
| Holden Lane Primary School RALPH DRIVE | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| New Ford Academy BROWNLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Stoke) HOLDEN LANE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL HOLDEN LANE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL MILTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,060 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.