Tara Grove is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST2 7QL is located in the Baddeley, Milton & Norton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stoke-on-Trent North. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tara Grove, Stoke-on-trent, ST2 7QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST2 7QD, ST2 7QJ, ST2 7QN, ST2 7QB, ST2 7QE, ST2 7JA, ST2 7HP, ST2 7HZ, ST2 7HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST2 7QL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 50.4% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49.6% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 7QL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.7% 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 | 29.2% | 27.3% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 59.7% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 15.5% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 8% | 8.2% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61.3% | 53.7% | -7.6% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 34% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 9.4% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 14% | 11.3% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 9.9% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 16.3% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.7% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.4% | 21.6% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 31% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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 | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.4% | 93.4% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
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 | 98.5% | 95.7% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 3% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 95.7% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 58.2% | 46.2% | 12.0% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tara Grove was 16.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.9% lower than the Baddeley, Milton & Norton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tara Grove has the 9th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Baddeley, Milton & Norton and the 50th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Tara Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,500 | 2024-03-01 | £172,595 |
| 8 Tara Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2023-10-05 | £172,087 |
| 23 Tara Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2021-05-28 | £230,048 |
| 27 Tara Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2020-08-14 | £187,874 |
| 8 Tara Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2019-12-19 | £175,199 |
ST2 7QL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 173 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 64 |
| Human health and social work activities | 52 |
| Education | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Other | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentilee Nursery School Dawlish Drive , Bentilee ST2 0HW | 4out of 4 | 5,373 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Primary School Field Avenue , Baddeley Green ST2 7AS | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton-Le-Moors Primary Academy Norton Lane , Norton-in-the-Moors ST6 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Primary Academy Leek Road , Milton ST2 7AF | 1out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenways Primary Academy Nursery Avenue , Stockton Brook ST9 9NY | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marys Catholic Academy Ford Green Road , Norton-le-Moors ST6 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Excel Academy Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6LG | 3out of 4 | 1,579 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birches Head Academy Birches Head Road , Hanley ST2 8DD | - not rated | 2,117 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Endon High School Leek Road , Endon ST9 9EE | - not rated | 2,910 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood Academy High Lane , Burslem ST6 7AB | 3out of 4 | 3,169 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy Little Chell Lane , Tunstall ST6 6LZ | 3out of 4 | 4,031 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting Stars Academy Field Avenue , Baddeley Green ST2 7AS | - not rated | 864 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 | 2,213 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfriars College Castle Grove , Off Newhouse Road ST2 8BH | - not rated | 3,156 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aurora Hanley School Cambrian Way , off Eaves Lane ST2 8PQ | - not rated | 3,279 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Road Academy North Road , Burslem ST6 2BP | - not rated | 3,557 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanjeev's | 861 Leek New Road | 276 yd | |
| Arabella's Coffee House | 116 Baddeley Green Lane | 333 yd | |
| The Teapot Training Cafe CIC | 52 Millrise Road | 836 yd | |
| The Millers Cafe | Hardman Football Development Centre, Millrise Road | 885 yd | |
| Spice Exchange | 1870 Leek Road | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baddeley Green Club | 922-924 Leek New Road | 516 yd | |
| Milton Bowling & Recreation Club | 77 Millrise Road | 867 yd | |
| No 41 | 41 Millrise Road | 870 yd | |
| The Hardman Football Development Centre | Millrise Road | 886 yd | |
| The Millrace | 21 Maunders Road | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Sing Takeaway | 903 Leek New Road | 409 yd | |
| Chippilicious | 905 Leek New Road | 409 yd | |
| Milton Chinese Takeaway | 26 Millrise Road | 836 yd | |
| Milton Chippy | 1885 Leek Road | 902 yd | |
| Baisakhi Dhaba,Mughlai Express,Santosh Vegetarian Dhaba,Vegan Indian C | 1870 Leek Road | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa | 964 Leek New Road | 636 yd | |
| The Co-operative | Co Op Late Shop, 20 Millrise Road | 836 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillside Primary School FIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Milton Primary Academy LEEK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,030 yd |
| Leek Road Leek Road | grass pitches | 1,061 yd |
| Norton-Le-Moors Primary Academy NORTON LANE | grass pitches | 1,093 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.