Keelings Road is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST1 6QA 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 Keelings Road, Stoke-on-trent, ST1 6QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST1 6QB, ST1 6QZ, ST1 6QD, ST1 2DP, ST1 6QR, ST1 6TN, ST1 6QP, ST1 6PZ, ST1 6QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST1 6QA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 43.4% | 47.2% | 3.8% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 56.6% | 52.8% | -3.8% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 6QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% 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 | 30.7% | 44.7% | 14.0% | 37.9% | 6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 36.6% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 1.6% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 11% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 41.2% | 45.2% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 30.8% | 4.2% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 14.4% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 10.6% | 7% | -3.6% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 6QA this area, 31.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.3% | 31.6% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 10.9% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 12.6% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 10.9% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 13.4% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 18.2% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 5.1% | 8.7% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 5.1% | 2.3% | -2.8% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 79.9% | 73.9% | -6.0% | 81.4% | -7.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 82.3% 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 | 89.8% | 82.3% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 7.7% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 8% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.8% | 82.8% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 9.8% | 8.3% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 2.7% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.3% | 76.7% | -12.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.7% | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Muslim | 15.9% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Keelings Road was 184.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.1% higher than the Birches Head & Northwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Keelings Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Birches Head & Northwood and the 165th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 Keelings Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-03-28 | £182,502 |
| 150 Keelings Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2006-03-03 | £229,610 |
| 150 Keelings Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2003-09-26 | £157,434 |
| 146 Keelings Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £74,000 | 1995-11-17 | £351,836 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,171 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 4,104 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 | 55 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Academy Turner Street , Northwood ST1 2NL | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy Boulton Street , Birches Head ST1 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanley St Luke's CofE Aided Primary School Wellington Road , Hanley ST1 3QH | 2out of 4 | 605 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton Academy Barthomley Road , Birches Head ST1 6NW | 3out of 4 | 811 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 | 1,585 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Excel Academy Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6LG | 3out of 4 | 2,109 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Academy Fenton Manor , Fenton ST4 2RR | 2out of 4 | 2,971 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood Academy High Lane , Burslem ST6 7AB | 3out of 4 | 3,582 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent Westport Road , ST6 4LD | 3out of 4 | 4,243 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 | 2,244 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 2,947 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 1,359 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beechfield School The Caretaker's Bungalow - the Nest , Birches Head Road ST2 8DD | - not rated | 1,532 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merit Hospital School and Medical Pupil Referral Unit Willeton Street , Bucknall ST2 9JA | 3out of 4 | 1,768 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix U16 Independent School Unit E , Metro Business Park ST1 4AF | - not rated | 1,832 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfriars College Castle Grove , Off Newhouse Road ST2 8BH | - not rated | 1,943 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Snappin' | 76 Keelings Road | 366 yd | |
| Brighter Futures | Residential Unit For People Wi, 23 Hillcrest Street | 636 yd | |
| Salahuddin Restaurant and Bakery | 90 Town Road | 688 yd | |
| Ali Baba UK | 15 Hillchurch Street | 767 yd | |
| Tasty Lunch | 4 Hillchurch Street | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cat Inn | 81 Keelings Road | 224 yd | |
| Cross Guns | 19 Vincent Street | 247 yd | |
| The Northwood Inn | 55 Botany Bay Road | 286 yd | |
| Wheatsheaf Stores | 78 Keelings Road | 367 yd | |
| Queens Arms | 111 Upper Huntbach Street | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catch Of the Day | 28 Vincent Street | 247 yd | |
| Big J's Butties | 6 Rawlins Street | 300 yd | |
| Northwood Fryer | 92 Lower Mayer Street | 387 yd | |
| Kebabish Express | 105 Bucknall New Road | 432 yd | |
| Loftus Fish Bar | 15 St Ann Street | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | 131a Keelings Road | 224 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 800 Leek Road | 554 yd | |
| Iceland | 19/27 Charles Street | 879 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northwood Stadium NORTHWOOD SPORTS CENTRE NORTHWOOD SPORTS CENTRE KEELINGS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 320 yd |
| Premier Gym (Closed) Chell Street | health and fitness suite | 771 yd |
| Bucknall Park Northfleet Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,042 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 | 140 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.