Draycott Cross is in Cheadle, Stoke-On-Trent and in Staffordshire Moorlands district. ST10 2NT is located in the Checkley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stone. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Draycott Cross, Cheadle, Stoke-on-trent, ST10 2NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST10 2NT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 53.1% | 52.1% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 46.9% | 47.9% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of ST10 2NT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.7% | 27.8% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.9% | 56.7% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 12.5% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 5.7% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 | 43.3% | 44.9% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 39.7% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 10.5% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 25.1% | 14.6% | -10.5% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 10.2% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 11.4% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 9.3% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 15.4% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 36.2% | 13.6% | 33.8% | 2.4% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.9% | 97% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 98.1% 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 | 97.1% | 98.1% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 98.1% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.2% | 37.2% | -10.0% |
| Christian | 67.5% | 46.2% | 21.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Draycott Cross was 42.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.6% lower than the Caverswall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Draycott Cross has the 13th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Caverswall and the 152nd lowest crime rate of 314 local areas in Staffordshire Moorlands .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sycamores Draycott Cross, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £359,950 | 2004-11-26 | £611,134 |
| The Sycamores Draycott Cross, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2002-05-24 | £504,116 |
| Four Winds Draycott Cross, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2001-03-01 | £490,339 |
ST10 2NT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
ST10 2NT 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in ST10 2NT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meir Nursery School George Avenue , Meir ST3 6DQ | - not rated | 5,409 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draycott Manor Primary School Draycott Old Road , Draycott-in-the-Moors ST11 9AH | - not rated | 1,977 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Rawle CofE Primary School Royal Walk , Cheadle ST10 1QA | 3out of 4 | 2,525 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Rawle CofE (A) Primary School Royal Walk , Cheadle ST10 1QA | - not rated | 2,525 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dilhorne Endowed CofE (VA) Primary School Godley Lane , Dilhorne ST10 2PF | - not rated | 2,650 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dilhorne Endowed CofE Primary School Godley Lane , Dilhorne ST10 2PF | 3out of 4 | 2,650 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheadle High School Station Road , Cheadle ST10 1LH | - not rated | 2,283 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cheadle Academy Station Road , Cheadle ST10 1LH | 3out of 4 | 2,283 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Painsley Catholic College Station Road , Cheadle ST10 1LH | 3out of 4 | 2,407 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Painsley Catholic College Station Road , Cheadle ST10 1LH | - not rated | 2,407 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blythe Bridge High School Cheadle Road , Blythe Bridge ST11 9PW | 3out of 4 | 2,995 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Meadow Outdoor Learning Centre Draycott Cross , Cheadle ST10 2NT | - not rated | 1 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 | 1,977 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Moorlands Sixth Form College Attlee Road , Cheadle ST10 1LL | - not rated | 2,286 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm House School 15 Mill Road , Cheadle ST10 1NG | - not rated | 2,940 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland School Uttoxeter Road , Blythe Bridge ST11 9JG | 1out of 4 | 3,975 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | Boundary Road, Boundary | 122 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.