Sandy Lane, Stoke-on-trent, ST2 7LS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST2 7LS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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	53.6%	47.8%	-5.8%	51.0%	-3.2%
Male	46.4%	52.2%	5.8%	49.0%	3.2%

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 ST2 7LS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.8% 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	17.3%	21.4%	4.1%	37.9%	-16.5%
Married: Opposite sex	70.3%	59.8%	-10.5%	44.2%	15.6%
Separated	0.8%	0.9%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	3.2%	7.6%	4.4%	9.1%	-1.5%
Widowed	8.4%	10.3%	1.9%	6.1%	4.2%

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	33.1%	33.2%	0.1%	48.4%	-15.2%
Good health	41.7%	43.1%	1.4%	33.6%	9.5%
Fair health	15.8%	19%	3.2%	12.7%	6.3%
Bad health	6.5%	4.3%	-2.2%	4.0%	0.3%
Very bad health	2.9%	0.4%	-2.5%	1.2%	-0.8%

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	30.9%	23.9%	-7.0%	18.2%	5.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.7%	9.7%	-4.0%	9.6%	0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.3%	13.3%	0.0%	13.4%	-0.1%
Apprenticeship	7.2%	16.4%	9.2%	5.3%	11.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12%	13.3%	1.3%	16.9%	-3.6%
Degree or Similar	16.9%	19.9%	3.0%	33.8%	-13.9%
Other	6%	3.5%	-2.5%	2.8%	0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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)
Indian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	99.6%	95.6%	-4.0%	81.4%	14.2%
Other	0%	2.4%	2.4%	1.6%	0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.7% 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	98.9%	95.7%	-3.2%	83.2%	12.5%
European Union	0.7%	2.8%	2.1%	6.1%	-3.3%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.8%	0.8%	5.6%	-4.8%
Oceania	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.6%	95.7%	-2.9%	83.2%	12.5%
10+ Years	0%	2%	2.0%	9.8%	-7.8%
5-10 Years	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.1%	0.8%	-0.3%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85%	76.7%	8.3%
Poland	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%
No passport held	13.8%	13.5%	0.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.6%	37.2%	-7.6%
Christian	62.8%	46.2%	16.6%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	0.8%	6.5%	-5.7%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	5.5%	6.0%	-0.5%

Safety

Is Sandy Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandy Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Baddeley, Milton & Norton average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£41,000

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in ST2 7LS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (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 - 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) - 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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Sandy Lane are based on 5 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Stoke-On-Trent.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Sandy Lane, Stoke-on-trent, ST2 7LS

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST2 7LS

Average Price
£613,457

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£613,457

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sandy Lane

Average Price
£575,411

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£575,411

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sandy LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Willow Manor Sandy Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£470,000	2013-02-08	£772,788
Cuckoos Nest Sandy Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2007-12-14	£571,588
Stoney Cottage Sandy Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2006-12-15	£467,735
Stoney Cottage Sandy Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2001-02-23	£598,198
Stoney Cottage Sandy Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£111,000	1995-03-24	£466,746

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST2 7LS

Employment

ST2 7LS 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 ST2 7LS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 49% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	109
Full-Time Employee	57
Part-Time Employee	17
Self-Employed	15
Student (economically inactive)	11
Other	4
Looking after home or family	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Construction	16
Human health and social work activities	13
Manufacturing	12
Education	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Administrative and support service activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Real estate activities	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bentilee Nursery School Dawlish Drive , Bentilee ST2 0HW	4out of 4	4,857 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hillside Primary School Field Avenue , Baddeley Green ST2 7AS	3out of 4	261 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Milton Primary Academy Leek Road , Milton ST2 7AF	1out of 4	757 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenways Primary Academy Nursery Avenue , Stockton Brook ST9 9NY	3out of 4	917 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Carmountside Primary Academy Woodhead Road , Abbey Hulton ST2 8DJ	2out of 4	1,414 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Norton-Le-Moors Primary Academy Norton Lane , Norton-in-the-Moors ST6 8BZ	3out of 4	1,742 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Excel Academy Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6LG	3out of 4	1,991 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Birches Head Academy Birches Head Road , Hanley ST2 8DD	- not rated	2,151 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Endon High School Leek Road , Endon ST9 9EE	- not rated	2,728 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Haywood Academy High Lane , Burslem ST6 7AB	3out of 4	4,050 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy Little Chell Lane , Tunstall ST6 6LZ	3out of 4	5,000 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sporting Stars Academy Field Avenue , Baddeley Green ST2 7AS	- not rated	155 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Beechfield School The Caretaker's Bungalow - the Nest , Birches Head Road ST2 8DD	- not rated	2,203 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Aurora Hanley School Cambrian Way , off Eaves Lane ST2 8PQ	- not rated	2,732 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newfriars College Castle Grove , Off Newhouse Road ST2 8BH	- not rated	2,735 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Merit Hospital School and Medical Pupil Referral Unit Willeton Street , Bucknall ST2 9JA	3out of 4	3,914 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Arabella's Coffee House	116 Baddeley Green Lane	640 yd
The Teapot Training Cafe CIC	52 Millrise Road	859 yd
Spice Exchange	1870 Leek Road	873 yd
Sanjeev's	861 Leek New Road	875 yd
The Millers Cafe	Hardman Football Development Centre, Millrise Road	1,002 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Travellers Rest	1903 Leek Road	790 yd
Baddeley Green Club	922-924 Leek New Road	840 yd
Milton Bowling & Recreation Club	77 Millrise Road	861 yd
No 41	41 Millrise Road	861 yd
The Hardman Football Development Centre	Millrise Road	1,002 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Milton Chippy	1885 Leek Road	790 yd
Milton Chinese Takeaway	26 Millrise Road	859 yd
Hop Sing Takeaway	903 Leek New Road	863 yd
Chippilicious	905 Leek New Road	863 yd
Baisakhi Dhaba,Mughlai Express,Santosh Vegetarian Dhaba,Vegan Indian C	1870 Leek Road	873 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-operative	Co Op Late Shop, 20 Millrise Road		859 yd
Nisa	964 Leek New Road		867 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hillside Primary School FIELD AVENUE	grass pitches	257 yd
Milton Primary Academy LEEK ROAD	grass pitches	772 yd
Bagnall Norton Cricket Club Bagnall Road	grass pitches	785 yd
Leek Road Leek Road	grass pitches	840 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	20.0%
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%

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	80.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	20 Mbit/s
Average download speed	17.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	21.88 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	21.88 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	1.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	3.66 Mbit/s

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