Whitebridge Lane, Stone, ST15 8LQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST15 8LQ 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	53.1%	49.2%	-3.9%	51.0%	-1.8%
Male	46.9%	50.8%	3.9%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	31.8%	30.6%	-1.2%	37.9%	-7.3%
Married: Opposite sex	49%	46.1%	-2.9%	44.2%	1.9%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.3%	1.6%
Separated	3.5%	3.9%	0.4%	2.2%	1.7%
Divorced	9.6%	13.1%	3.5%	9.1%	4.0%
Widowed	6.1%	4.4%	-1.7%	6.1%	-1.7%

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	43.4%	41.4%	-2.0%	48.4%	-7.0%
Good health	40.3%	40.2%	-0.1%	33.6%	6.6%
Fair health	12.8%	14.8%	2.0%	12.7%	2.1%
Bad health	2.7%	3.7%	1.0%	4.0%	-0.3%
Very bad health	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.2%	-1.2%

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 ST15 8LQ this area, 9.2% 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	18.2%	9.2%	-9.0%	18.2%	-9.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.7%	11.6%	-5.1%	9.6%	2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.2%	15%	-1.2%	13.4%	1.6%
Apprenticeship	2%	5.8%	3.8%	5.3%	0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.6%	19.3%	8.7%	16.9%	2.4%
Degree or Similar	35.4%	37.2%	1.8%	33.8%	3.4%
Other	1%	1.9%	0.9%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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)
Indian	1.3%	1.6%	0.3%	3.1%	-1.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	0.8%	-0.1%	0.9%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	97.3%	95.9%	-1.4%	81.4%	14.5%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.7% 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%	94.7%	-1.3%	83.2%	11.5%
European Union	1.8%	1.2%	-0.6%	6.1%	-4.9%
Africa	0.9%	2.5%	1.6%	2.7%	-0.2%
Middle East and Asia	1.3%	1.2%	-0.1%	5.6%	-4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96%	94.3%	-1.7%	83.2%	11.1%
10+ Years	0%	3.3%	3.3%	9.8%	-6.5%
5-10 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.9%	-2.1%
Less than 2 years	4%	1.6%	-2.4%	1.9%	-0.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80%	76.7%	3.3%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Poland	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%
Southern Asia	0.8%	1.2%	-0.4%
No passport held	17.1%	13.5%	3.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.8%	37.2%	-2.4%
Christian	58.6%	46.2%	12.4%
Muslim	0.8%	6.5%	-5.7%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Whitebridge Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitebridge Lane was 116.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.2% higher than the St Michael's & Stonefield average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Whitebridge Lane has the 11th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in St Michael's & Stonefield and the 72nd highest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,100

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in ST15 8LQ, 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Whitebridge Lane are based on 4 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 Whitebridge Lane, Stone, ST15 8LQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST15 8LQ

Average Price
£257,348

Semi-Detached
£290,062

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£343,667

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£154,672

Estimated Average Property Prices for Whitebridge Lane

Average Price
£299,286

Semi-Detached
£303,158

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£297,995

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Whitebridge LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Unit 1B Whitebridge Lane, Stone, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building	£250,000	2021-05-04	£287,366
1 Ancestry Close, Stone, Staffordshire Detached, a newly built property	£285,000	2019-12-12	£377,185
Unit 12 Whitebridge Estate Whitebridge Lane, Stone, Staffordshire Other, a newly built property	£31,200	2015-07-24	£42,006
Casa Mia Whitebridge Lane, Stone, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2006-07-17	£303,158

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST15 8LQ

Employment

ST15 8LQ 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	78
Retired	44
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	23
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Student (economically inactive)	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Looking after home or family	5
Unemployed	3
Other	0

Employment Industry

Education	20
Human health and social work activities	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Construction	14
Administrative and support service activities	12
Manufacturing	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Other	6
Transport and storage	6
Financial and insurance activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Christ Church CofE First School Northesk Street , ST15 8EP	3out of 4	934 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Dominic's Catholic Primary School Margaret Street , ST15 8YG	3out of 4	982 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Manor Hill First School Manor Rise , Walton ST15 0HY	3out of 4	1,553 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pirehill First School Tilling Drive , Walton ST15 0AA	3out of 4	1,966 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oulton CofE First School Rock Crescent , Oulton ST15 8UH	3out of 4	2,227 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Alleyne's Academy Oulton Road , ST15 8DT	3out of 4	1,390 yd	Academy converter	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	876 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Walton Priory Middle School Beacon Rise , Walton ST15 0AL	2out of 4	2,281 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Dominic's Priory School 37 Station Road , ST15 8ER	- not rated	902 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	Distance
Whitebridge Coffee Shop	Unit 24a, Whitebridge Industrial Estate, Whitebridge Lane	4 yd
The Butchers Block	Talbot Inn, 88 Station Road	504 yd
800 Degrees	56 Newcastle Road	649 yd
Sir Thomas Brocklebank	Joules Wharf, Newcastle Road	820 yd
The Ovilash Restaurant	36 Radford Street	856 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Bore Hole	Unit 2, Mount Road Industrial Estate, Mount Road	328 yd
Butchers Block	Talbot Inn, 88 Station Road	504 yd
Stone Lawn Tennis & Squash Club	Stone Lawn Tennis And Squash Club, Newcastle Road	646 yd
The Pheasant Inn	The Pheasant Inn, Old Road	711 yd
The Wayfarer	The Fillybrooks	803 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Stonefield Fish Bar	19 Old Road	759 yd
Dragon Palace	6 Oulton Road	815 yd
Millies	14 Radford Street	940 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Gust Swim School - Centre Of Excellence UNIT 1 UNIT 1 WHITEBRIDGE WAY	swimming pool	156 yd
The Crossing Community Centre STATION ROAD	grass pitches	444 yd
Stone Lawn Tennis And Squash Club NEWCASTLE ROAD	squash courts, tennis courts	503 yd
St Dominics Priory School STATION ROAD	indoor tennis centre	720 yd
Stonefield Park Field Terrace	tennis courts	723 yd
Stone Golf Club THE FILLYBROOKS	golf	802 yd
Christ Church Academy OLD ROAD	grass pitches	840 yd
The Studio Health And Fitness Gym (Closed) St. Marys Chambers St. Marys Chambers Station Road	health and fitness suite	856 yd
The Outlanes Sports Ground CHESWICK COTTAGE CHESWICK COTTAGE OUTLANES	grass pitches	1,008 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	89.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	84.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	84.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	84.6%

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	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	102.5 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	20.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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

Overview of ST15 8LQ