Barthomley Road is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST1 6NJ 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 Barthomley Road, Stoke-on-trent, ST1 6NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST1 6NL, ST1 6NH, ST1 6NN, ST1 6DA, ST1 6BD, ST1 6NP, ST1 6NQ, ST1 6NS, ST1 6NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST1 6NJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.4% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.6% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 33.6% | 38.4% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 36.1% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -8.1% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.9% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 13% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 10.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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 | 32.6% | 39.7% | 7.1% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 47.3% | 35.2% | -12.1% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 16.6% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 3% | 6.9% | 3.9% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 19.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.6% | 27.4% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 12.3% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 15.1% | -5.6% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 9% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 13.7% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 19.8% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -14.0% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% 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 | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 93.9% | 91.4% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 10.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 85.1% 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 | 95.8% | 85.1% | -10.7% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 7.3% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| 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 | 95.8% | 85.4% | -10.4% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64% | 76.7% | -12.7% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 23.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barthomley Road was 69.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.2% lower than the Birches Head & Northwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Barthomley Road has the 26th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Birches Head & Northwood and the 329th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Barthomley Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2025-03-14 | £125,137 |
| 68 Barthomley Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2024-07-18 | £86,578 |
| 70 Barthomley Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-04-04 | £133,827 |
| 82 Barthomley Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-04-14 | £114,022 |
| 78 Barthomley Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-01-05 | £129,021 |
ST1 6NJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 3,613 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentilee Nursery School Dawlish Drive , Bentilee ST2 0HW | 4out of 4 | 4,084 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Academy Barthomley Road , Birches Head ST1 6NW | 3out of 4 | 199 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sneyd Academy Sneyd Street , Burslem ST6 2NS | 3out of 4 | 471 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 | 515 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Academy Turner Street , Northwood ST1 2NL | 3out of 4 | 605 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Broom Academy Keelings Road , Northwood ST1 6QA | 3out of 4 | 1,018 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 | 1,387 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Excel Academy Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6LG | 3out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood Academy High Lane , Burslem ST6 7AB | 3out of 4 | 2,578 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent Westport Road , ST6 4LD | 3out of 4 | 3,368 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Academy Fenton Manor , Fenton ST4 2RR | 2out of 4 | 3,876 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,858 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 3,743 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 | 1,325 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 | 1,418 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity School Cartwright House , Broad Street ST1 4EU | - not rated | 1,820 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix U16 Independent School Unit E , Metro Business Park ST1 4AF | - not rated | 2,071 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nisai House Stoke The Swan on The Square , Burslem ST6 3EA | - not rated | 2,195 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 | 182 yd | |
| Salahuddin Restaurant and Bakery | 90 Town Road | 578 yd | |
| Happy Snappin' | 76 Keelings Road | 709 yd | |
| Indi Club Run by Helping Angels Charitable Association | Ralph Drive | 1,002 yd | |
| Ali Baba UK | 15 Hillchurch Street | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Birches Head | 119/121 Birches Head Road | 237 yd | |
| The Cheshire Cheese | Cheshire Cheese, 48 Chell Street | 311 yd | |
| The Sneyd Arms | The Sneyd Arms, Hanley Road | 481 yd | |
| The Masons Arms | Dilke Street | 615 yd | |
| Wheatsheaf Stores | 78 Keelings Road | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzalicious | 154 Hanley Road | 416 yd | |
| Good Fortune | 41a Hulton Street | 483 yd | |
| Tasty Links | 6 Milton Road | 501 yd | |
| Oriental | 78 Milton Road | 504 yd | |
| Eat Well | 105 Turner Street | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | 131a Keelings Road | 793 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Premier Gym (Closed) Chell Street | health and fitness suite | 310 yd |
| Sneyd Green Primary School SNEYD STREET | grass pitches | 562 yd |
| Holden Lane Primary School RALPH DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,092 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 198.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 64.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.