Tape Street is in Cheadle, Stoke-On-Trent and in Staffordshire Moorlands district. ST10 1BB is located in the Cheadle North East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stone. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tape Street, Cheadle, Stoke-on-trent, ST10 1BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST10 1BD, ST10 1XE, ST10 1AA, ST10 1BQ, ST10 1BJ, ST10 1AF, ST10 1BG, ST10 1AY, ST10 1AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST10 1BB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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% | 48.4% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 51% | 51.6% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 ST10 1BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% 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 | 34.5% | 42.2% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 37.5% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 12.1% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 3.1% | -6.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 42.2% | 47.2% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 29.7% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 16.8% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.7% | 21.3% | -14.4% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 8.3% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 20.9% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 5.5% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 17.7% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 26% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 4.7% | 0.4% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.3% | 94.1% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 94.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.6% | 94.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 94.5% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 23.7% | 13.5% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.6% | 37.2% | -4.6% |
| Christian | 58.3% | 46.2% | 12.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tape Street was 70.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.9% lower than the Alton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tape Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Alton and the 104th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Staffordshire Moorlands .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A Tape Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2011-10-24 | £194,035 |
| 1A Tape Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £57,000 | 1995-06-02 | £269,312 |
ST10 1BB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Giles Catholic Primary School Charles Street , Cheadle ST10 1ED | 3out of 4 | 384 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Rawle CofE Primary School Royal Walk , Cheadle ST10 1QA | 1out of 4 | 546 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Primary School The Avenue , Cheadle ST10 1EN | 2out of 4 | 661 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dilhorne Endowed CofE Primary School Godley Lane , Dilhorne ST10 2PF | 2out of 4 | 3,547 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburgh's CE (A) Primary School Holt Lane , Kingsley ST10 2BA | 4out of 4 | 3,571 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cheadle Academy Station Road , Cheadle ST10 1LH | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Painsley Catholic College Station Road , Cheadle ST10 1LH | 4out of 4 | 954 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm House School 15 Mill Road , Cheadle ST10 1NG | - not rated | 705 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Draycott Moor College Draycott Old Road , Draycott-in-the-Moors ST11 9AH | - not rated | 4,959 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorlands Home Link | 4 Tape Street, Cheadle | 35 yd | |
| HONG TAI | 2 High Street, Cheadle | 46 yd | |
| The Mughal | 8 High Street, Cheadle | 69 yd | |
| PIZZA LA PIETRA | High Street, Cheadle | 159 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf (JD Wetherspoons) | High Street, Cheadle | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BAKERS ARMS | 21 High Street, Cheadle | 139 yd | |
| The Lamplighter | 60 Tape Street, Cheadle | 404 yd | |
| THE BIRD IN HAND | 117 Tape Street, Cheadle | 564 yd | |
| CHEADLE CRICKET CLUB | Tean Road, Cheadle | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza | 3a Tape Street, Cheadle | 41 yd | |
| Cheadle Spice | 6-8 Queen Street, Cheadle | 42 yd | |
| Babylon Cheadle Ltd | 9a High Street, Cheadle | 78 yd | |
| Venice Pizza | 12 High Street, Cheadle | 83 yd | |
| Timmys | High Street, Cheadle | 159 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICELAND FROZEN FOODS | Tape Street, Cheadle | 201 yd | |
| Cheadle Convenience Store | 82-84 High Street, Cheadle | 358 yd | |
| ASDA CHEADLE | Ashbourne Road, Cheadle | 505 yd | |
| MORRISONS DAILY | 36 Tean Road, Cheadle | 822 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheadle Primary School CHEADLE PRIMARY SCHOOL CHEADLE PRIMARY SCHOOL THE AVENUE | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| Churchill Road RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND CHURCHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 669 yd |
| South Moorlands Leisure Centre SOUTH MOORLANDS LEISURE CENTRE SOUTH MOORLANDS LEISURE CENTRE ALLEN STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 698 yd |
| Cheadle Recreation Ground THE RECREATION GROUND THE RECREATION GROUND TEAN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 729 yd |
| The Cheadle Academy STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 951 yd |
| Painsley Catholic College STATION ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 951 yd |
| Cheadle Cricket Club TEAN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,015 yd |
| Thorley Drive Pitches THORLEY DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,063 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.