Giles Walk is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST1 6RH 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 Giles Walk, Stoke-on-trent, ST1 6RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST1 6PX, ST1 6PY, ST1 6PW, ST1 6PP, ST1 6PR, ST1 6PS, ST1 6PU, ST1 6PT, ST1 6PZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST1 6RH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 52.7% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 47.2% | 47.3% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 | 40.2% | 41.6% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 37.6% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 10.7% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 7.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 42.8% | 41.6% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 35.1% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 16% | 14.5% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 8% | 5.7% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 15.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.6% | 21.8% | -13.8% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 14.2% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 16.8% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 8.1% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 21.3% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.8% | 15.2% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -18.6% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2.5% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 92.4% | 79.2% | -13.2% | 81.4% | -2.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 94% | 84.4% | -9.6% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 2% | 8% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 7.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| 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 | 93.6% | 85% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 7.3% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 5.8% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.7% | 76.7% | -13.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 26.7% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 15.2% | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Giles Walk was 129.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.2% lower than the Birches Head & Northwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Giles Walk has the 31st highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Birches Head & Northwood and the 306th highest crime rate of 842 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Giles Walk, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-11-30 | £112,844 |
| 9 Giles Walk, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £38,000 | 2023-08-17 | £41,754 |
| 10 Giles Walk, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £54,882 | 2023-06-06 | £59,515 |
| 10 Giles Walk, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2018-09-20 | £164,925 |
| 13 Giles Walk, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2017-04-26 | £109,247 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood and Broom Community Nursery School Northwood Park Road , Hanley ST1 6QU | - not rated | 321 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Nursery School Northwood Park Road , Hanley ST1 6QU | - not rated | 321 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hulton Nursery School Abbey Road , ST2 8AX | - not rated | 1,383 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Nursery School Werrington Road , Bucknall ST2 9AS | - not rated | 1,890 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Boughey Nursery School College Road , Shelton ST4 2DQ | - not rated | 2,644 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Northwood Keelings Road , Northwood ST1 6QA | 3out of 4 | 247 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Broom Community School Keelings Road , Northwood ST1 6QA | - not rated | 247 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy Boulton Street , Birches Head ST1 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George and St Martin's Catholic Primary School Boulton Street , Birches Head ST1 2NQ | - not rated | 518 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Grove Turner Street , Northwood ST1 2NL | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1out of 4 | 1,318 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birches Head Academy Birches Head Road , Hanley ST2 8DD | - not rated | 1,318 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holden Lane High School Specialist Sports College Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6LG | - not rated | 1,914 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Excel Academy Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6LG | 3out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berry Hill High School and Sports College Arbourfield Drive , Bucknall ST2 9LR | - not rated | 2,168 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,524 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 3,179 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 3,179 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Independent School 4 Geneva Drive , Birches Head ST1 6UW | - not rated | 860 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spruce House School 114 Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6HD | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Want2Achieve The Academy Unit 1 , Trent Walk ST1 3HE | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ed-Start Bucknall Youth and Community Centre , Willeton Street ST2 9JA | - not rated | 1,637 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merit Hospital School and Medical Pupil Referral Unit Willeton Street , Bucknall ST2 9JA | 3out of 4 | 1,637 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 448 yd | |
| Salahuddin Restaurant and Bakery | 90 Town Road | 761 yd | |
| Premier Ices | Pavilion, Central Forest Park, Chell Street | 865 yd | |
| Brighter Futures | Residential Unit For People Wi, 23 Hillcrest Street | 871 yd | |
| Ali Baba UK | 15 Hillchurch Street | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Guns | 19 Vincent Street | 85 yd | |
| The Northwood Inn | 55 Botany Bay Road | 118 yd | |
| The Cat Inn | 81 Keelings Road | 291 yd | |
| Wheatsheaf Stores | 78 Keelings Road | 450 yd | |
| The Masons Arms | Dilke Street | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catch Of the Day | 28 Vincent Street | 85 yd | |
| Big J's Butties | 6 Rawlins Street | 296 yd | |
| Eat Well | 105 Turner Street | 430 yd | |
| Northwood Fryer | 92 Lower Mayer Street | 528 yd | |
| Kebabish Express | 105 Bucknall New Road | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | 131a Keelings Road | 291 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 800 Leek Road | 693 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 | 442 yd |
| Premier Gym (Closed) Chell Street | health and fitness suite | 757 yd |
| Bucknall Park Northfleet Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 983 yd |
| Hanley Town Fc (Potteries Park) HANLEY TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB HANLEY TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB ABBEY LANE | grass pitches | 987 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 | 76.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.