Old Road, Barlaston, Stoke-on-trent, ST12 9EQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST12 9EQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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	51.7%	49.2%	-2.5%	51.0%	-1.8%
Male	48.3%	50.8%	2.5%	49.0%	1.8%

Partnership Status

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 ST12 9EQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% 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	24.9%	27.3%	2.4%	37.9%	-10.6%
Married: Opposite sex	60.1%	51.7%	-8.4%	44.2%	7.5%
Separated	1%	2.4%	1.4%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	6.2%	11.7%	5.5%	9.1%	2.6%
Widowed	7.8%	6.8%	-1.0%	6.1%	0.7%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	45.8%	43.1%	-2.7%	48.4%	-5.3%
Good health	37.8%	37.2%	-0.6%	33.6%	3.6%
Fair health	14.3%	13.8%	-0.5%	12.7%	1.1%
Bad health	1.7%	4.5%	2.8%	4.0%	0.5%
Very bad health	0.4%	1.5%	1.1%	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.

In the area around ST12 9EQ this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	23.3%	9.3%	-14.0%	18.2%	-8.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.3%	10.3%	1.0%	9.6%	0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.6%	16.7%	0.1%	13.4%	3.3%
Apprenticeship	3.6%	7.4%	3.8%	5.3%	2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14%	17.2%	3.2%	16.9%	0.3%
Degree or Similar	30.1%	38.7%	8.6%	33.8%	4.9%
Other	3.1%	0.5%	-2.6%	2.8%	-2.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	1.5%	0.7%	0.9%	0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	99.2%	96.6%	-2.6%	81.4%	15.2%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

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	98.3%	98.1%	-0.2%	83.2%	14.9%
European Union	1.3%	0.7%	-0.6%	6.1%	-5.4%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.1%	1.1%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.9%	97.8%	-0.1%	83.2%	14.6%
10+ Years	0%	1.5%	1.5%	9.8%	-8.3%
5-10 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.9%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.6%	76.7%	9.9%
No passport held	13.4%	13.5%	-0.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.6%	37.2%	-1.6%
Christian	55.6%	46.2%	9.4%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Other religion	2.6%	0.6%	2.0%
Not answered	5.6%	6.0%	-0.4%

Safety

Is Old Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Road was 55.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.1% higher than the Barlaston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Old Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Barlaston and the 188th highest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£47,400

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in ST12 9EQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 4/10 (below 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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Old Road are based on 126 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Stafford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Old Road, Barlaston, Stoke-on-trent, ST12 9EQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST12 9EQ

Average Price
£360,031

Semi-Detached
£299,850

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£404,092

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£196,670

Estimated Average Property Prices for Old Road

Average Price
£303,003

Semi-Detached
£267,210

Terraced
£200,139

Detached
£401,066

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£308,203

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Old Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
16 Old Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£495,000	2024-12-13	£526,967
5 Old Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£470,000	2024-06-28	£502,333
29 Old Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£475,000	2024-05-03	£510,220
12 Old Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building	£200,000	2023-08-15	£209,403
12 Old Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building	£200,000	2023-08-15	£209,403

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST12 9EQ

Employment

ST12 9EQ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	70
Retired	59
Self-Employed	23
Part-Time Employee	21
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	2
Other	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Education	16
Manufacturing	10
Other	9
Construction	9
Financial and insurance activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Information and communication	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Barlaston CofE (C) First School Barlaston Cofe (C) First School , Broughton Crescent ST12 9DB	3out of 4	1,027 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tittensor CofE (C) First School Beechcliffe Lane , Tittensor ST12 9HP	3out of 4	1,383 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Newstead Primary Academy Waterside Drive , Blurton ST3 3LQ	4out of 4	3,007 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ash Green Primary Academy Brough Lane , Trentham ST4 8BX	3out of 4	3,042 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Priory CofE Primary School Jubilee Road , Trentham ST4 8EF	3out of 4	4,088 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3JD	3out of 4	3,711 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trentham Academy Allerton Road , Trentham ST4 8PQ	2out of 4	3,720 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Alleyne's Academy Oulton Road , ST15 8DT	3out of 4	4,674 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Meridian Academy Sandon Road , Meir ST3 7DF	2out of 4	5,340 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Christ Church Academy Old Road , ST15 8JD	3out of 4	4,548 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Strathmore College Unit 7, The Imex Technology Park , Bellringer Road ST4 8LJ	- not rated	3,112 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kemball School Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3JD	3out of 4	3,711 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Dominic's Priory School 37 Station Road , ST15 8ER	- not rated	5,054 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
World of Wedgwood	Wedgwood Drive		1,070 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Plume Of Feathers	Plume Of Feathers, Station Road		216 yd
The Duke Of York	Duke Of York, 10 Longton Road		1,037 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near ST12 9EQ postcode.

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	88.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	88.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	88.6%

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	77.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	141.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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