Star Bank is in Oakamoor, Stoke-On-Trent and in Staffordshire Moorlands district. ST10 3BA is located in the Churnet electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Staffordshire Moorlands. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Star Bank, Oakamoor, Stoke-on-trent, ST10 3BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST10 3DH, ST10 3BB, ST10 3AA, ST10 3DF, ST10 3AB, ST10 3DJ, ST10 3AD, ST10 3AF, ST10 3DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST10 3BA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.3% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.7% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 3BA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.6% 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 | 19.6% | 24% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.7% | 56.6% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 12.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 8.3% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 7.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 41.7% | 40.7% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 41.7% | 41% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 13.4% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 27% | 18.8% | -8.2% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 6.9% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 9.7% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 6.6% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 19.8% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.4% | 35.8% | 1.4% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| White | 98.7% | 97.2% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 97.5% | 96.9% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 97.2% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.1% | 37.2% | -11.1% |
| Christian | 67.4% | 46.2% | 21.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Star Bank was 28.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.6% lower than the Alton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Star Bank has the 7th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Alton and the 91st lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Staffordshire Moorlands .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 34.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briers Star Bank, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2007-06-15 | £387,141 |
| Briers Star Bank, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2001-02-09 | £320,696 |
ST10 3BA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 3BA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 3BA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Valley Primary School School Drive , Oakamoor ST10 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 189 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Faber Catholic Primary School Cotton Lane , Cotton ST10 3DN | 3out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Academy Alton Town Head , Alton ST10 4AW | 3out of 4 | 3,551 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburgh's CE (A) Primary School Holt Lane , Kingsley ST10 2BA | 4out of 4 | 4,835 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles Catholic Primary School Charles Street , Cheadle ST10 1ED | 3out of 4 | 5,317 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Community School Staffordshire Wentworth House , Ellastone Road ST10 3ER | - not rated | 3,896 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Elm House School 15 Mill Road , Cheadle ST10 1NG | - not rated | 5,122 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Valley Primary School SCHOOL DRIVE | grass pitches | 311 yd |
| Oakamoor Cricket Club (Davies Worthington Sports Ground) RIVERSDALE HOUSE RIVERSDALE HOUSE STONEYDALE | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Oakamoor Cricket Club (Banks Farm) (Closed) Banks Farm Banks Farm Cheadle Road | grass pitches | 824 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.