Leek New Road, Stoke-on-trent, ST1 6XH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST1 6XH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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	48.8%	48.5%	-0.3%	51.0%	-2.5%
Male	51.2%	51.5%	0.3%	49.0%	2.5%

Partnership Status

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	35.8%	36.8%	1.0%	37.9%	-1.1%
Married: Opposite sex	54.7%	50%	-4.7%	44.2%	5.8%
Separated	1.1%	1.9%	0.8%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	4.9%	7.1%	2.2%	9.1%	-2.0%
Widowed	3.4%	4.1%	0.7%	6.1%	-2.0%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	54.8%	47.7%	-7.1%	48.4%	-0.7%
Good health	33.9%	37.5%	3.6%	33.6%	3.9%
Fair health	8.8%	11.1%	2.3%	12.7%	-1.6%
Bad health	2.1%	2.8%	0.7%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	1.2%	-0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.2%	17.3%	-1.9%	18.2%	-0.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.8%	12%	-3.8%	9.6%	2.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	24.9%	16.2%	-8.7%	13.4%	2.8%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	7.5%	3.7%	5.3%	2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.9%	17.3%	6.4%	16.9%	0.4%
Degree or Similar	21.5%	26.3%	4.8%	33.8%	-7.5%
Other	3.8%	3.4%	-0.4%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0.6%	4.3%	3.7%	3.1%	1.2%
Pakistani	5.8%	5.5%	-0.3%	2.7%	2.8%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	2.5%	-1.3%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.0%	0.2%
Other Black	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.2%	0.3%	-0.9%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	90.3%	83.4%	-6.9%	81.4%	2.0%
Other	1.2%	2.1%	0.9%	1.6%	0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.7% 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	94.5%	86.7%	-7.8%	83.2%	3.5%
European Union	0.9%	4.3%	3.4%	6.1%	-1.8%
Africa	0.9%	1.5%	0.6%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	3.6%	6.2%	2.6%	5.6%	0.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.2%	86.7%	-7.5%	83.2%	3.5%
10+ Years	0.3%	7.1%	6.8%	9.8%	-2.7%
5-10 Years	0.6%	3.1%	2.5%	2.9%	0.2%
2-5 Years	0.3%	2.5%	2.2%	2.2%	0.3%
Less than 2 years	4.5%	0.6%	-3.9%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.3%	76.7%	2.6%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	1.9%	1.3%	0.6%
Romania	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	14.5%	13.5%	1.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.4%	37.2%	3.2%
Christian	46.9%	46.2%	0.7%
Muslim	6.2%	6.5%	-0.3%
Not answered	6.5%	6.0%	0.5%

Safety

Is Leek New Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leek New Road was 67.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.6% lower than the Birches Head & Northwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Leek New Road has the 25th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Birches Head & Northwood and the 321st lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 39.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,300

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in ST1 6XH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Leek New Road are based on 469 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Stoke-On-Trent.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Leek New Road, Stoke-on-trent, ST1 6XH

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST1 6XH

Average Price
£229,276

Semi-Detached
£202,504

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£256,048

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Leek New Road

Average Price
£176,051

Semi-Detached
£202,342

Terraced
£126,551

Detached
£289,533

Flats/Maisonettes
£99,910

Other
£393,029

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Leek New Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
252 Leek New Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2021-05-14	£216,926
256 Leek New Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£179,950	2019-03-18	£242,249
250 Leek New Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£139,950	2018-11-16	£186,007
258 Leek New Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£125,000	2017-09-13	£177,168
250 Leek New Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£110,000	2013-12-12	£183,509

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST1 6XH

Employment

ST1 6XH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	129
Retired	43
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	14
Looking after home or family	14
Student (economically inactive)	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Other	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Manufacturing	23
Construction	21
Education	20
Human health and social work activities	20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	17
Accommodation and food service activities	14
Transport and storage	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	9
Other	6
Information and communication	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX	4out of 4	3,375 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bentilee Nursery School Dawlish Drive , Bentilee ST2 0HW	4out of 4	4,888 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sneyd Academy Sneyd Street , Burslem ST6 2NS	3out of 4	611 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
New Ford Academy Brownley Road , Smallthorne ST6 1PY	3out of 4	749 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hamilton Academy Barthomley Road , Birches Head ST1 6NW	3out of 4	1,052 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Smallthorne Primary Academy Chetwynd Street , Smallthorne ST6 1PR	3out of 4	1,125 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Jackfield Infant School Jackfield Street , Burslem ST6 1ET	3out of 4	1,213 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Excel Academy Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6LG	3out of 4	1,334 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Haywood Academy High Lane , Burslem ST6 7AB	3out of 4	1,734 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Birches Head Academy Birches Head Road , Hanley ST2 8DD	- not rated	1,743 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent Westport Road , ST6 4LD	3out of 4	2,698 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy Little Chell Lane , Tunstall ST6 6LZ	3out of 4	3,393 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG	- not rated	3,517 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU	- not rated	4,479 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
North Road Academy North Road , Burslem ST6 2BP	- not rated	875 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Nisai House Stoke The Swan on The Square , Burslem ST6 3EA	- not rated	1,607 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Beechfield School The Caretaker's Bungalow - the Nest , Birches Head Road ST2 8DD	- not rated	1,827 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Unity School Cartwright House , Broad Street ST1 4EU	- not rated	2,473 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Phoenix U16 Independent School Unit E , Metro Business Park ST1 4AF	- not rated	2,575 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
McDonalds	Norton Park, Leek New Road	761 yd
Captain Kooks Ltd	Sandbach Road	797 yd
Starbucks	Moorland Service Station, Moorland Road	924 yd
Subway	Moorland Service Station, Moorland Road	924 yd
Greggs	Moorland Service Station, Moorland Road	924 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Victory W.M.C & Institute Ltd	Victory Workingmens Club And Institute Limited, 300 Hanley Road	261 yd
The Sneyd Arms	The Sneyd Arms, Hanley Road	430 yd
The Green Star	Esperanto Way	441 yd
Horn & Trumpet	Leek New Road	761 yd
Norton Sports	Norton Cricket Club, Community Drive	887 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizzalicious	154 Hanley Road	477 yd
Tasty Links	6 Milton Road	544 yd
Oriental	78 Milton Road	550 yd
Vivs	81 Ford Green Road	981 yd
Adils Kebabish	29 Ford Green Road	981 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sneyd Green Primary School SNEYD STREET	grass pitches	583 yd
Sandbach Road Sandbach Road	grass pitches	627 yd
New Ford Academy BROWNLEY ROAD	grass pitches	723 yd
Norton Cricket Club & Miners Welfare Institute COMMUNITY DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	864 yd
Stoke On Trent College (Burslem Campus) (Closed) Burslem Campus Burslem Campus Moorland Road		994 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	83.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	83.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	83.3%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	66 Mbit/s
Average download speed	104.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.