Hulton Road is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST2 8HP is located in the Abbey Hulton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stoke-on-Trent Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hulton Road, Stoke-on-trent, ST2 8HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST2 8HW, ST2 8HR, ST2 8HJ, ST2 8JF, ST2 8HU, ST2 8HL, ST2 8HN, ST2 8HX, ST2 8JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST2 8HP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 50.9% | 49.7% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50.3% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around ST2 8HP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.6% | 47.6% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.1% | 33.6% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -10.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10% | 7.9% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 8.3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37% | 38.3% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -10.1% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 31.9% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 17.8% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 11% | 10.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 6.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 ST2 8HP this area, 42.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 12.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 50.7% | 42.6% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 24.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 10.9% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 11.7% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 12.6% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 2.7% | 12.2% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -21.6% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.9% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 98.6% | 91% | -7.6% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 95% | 93.6% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 5% | 5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 93.6% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.1% | 76.7% | -18.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 36.2% | 13.5% | 22.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.7% | 37.2% | 12.5% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hulton Road was 109.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.1% higher than the Abbey Hulton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hulton Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Abbey Hulton and the 354th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Hulton Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-10-04 | £172,809 |
| 6 Hulton Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-11-17 | £136,116 |
| 2 Hulton Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2013-08-19 | £124,994 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Education | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentilee Nursery School Dawlish Drive , Bentilee ST2 0HW | 4out of 4 | 2,691 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Hulton Primary School School Road , Abbey Hulton ST2 8BS | 3out of 4 | 275 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy Abbey Lane , Abbey Hulton ST2 8AU | 3out of 4 | 373 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmountside Primary Academy Woodhead Road , Abbey Hulton ST2 8DJ | 2out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland CofE Academy Werrington Road , Bucknall ST2 9AS | 2out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holden Lane Primary School Ralph Drive , Sneyd Green ST1 6JS | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birches Head Academy Birches Head Road , Hanley ST2 8DD | - not rated | 976 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Excel Academy Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6LG | 3out of 4 | 1,807 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Discovery Academy Discovery Drive , Bentilee ST2 0GA | 3out of 4 | 3,806 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Academy Fenton Manor , Fenton ST4 2RR | 2out of 4 | 4,100 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood Academy High Lane , Burslem ST6 7AB | 3out of 4 | 4,217 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 3,872 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 4,315 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newfriars College Castle Grove , Off Newhouse Road ST2 8BH | - not rated | 488 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aurora Hanley School Cambrian Way , off Eaves Lane ST2 8PQ | - not rated | 837 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beechfield School The Caretaker's Bungalow - the Nest , Birches Head Road ST2 8DD | - not rated | 861 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merit Hospital School and Medical Pupil Referral Unit Willeton Street , Bucknall ST2 9JA | 3out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sporting Stars Academy Field Avenue , Baddeley Green ST2 7AS | - not rated | 2,313 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John’s Church & Welcome Centre | 30 Greasley Road | 118 yd | |
| St Johns Welcome Centre Cafe | St Johns Welcome Centre, 30 Greasley Road | 160 yd | |
| Sid's Snack Shack | 1415 Leek Road | 329 yd | |
| New Cafe | Newfriars College, Castle Grove | 362 yd | |
| The Oak Teapot | Oak Priory, Castle Grove | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sneyd Arms | 1431 Leek Road | 352 yd | |
| Abbey Hulton Sports & Social Club | Abbots Road | 573 yd | |
| Abbey Hulton Football Club | Birches Head Road | 894 yd | |
| Trent Country Club Ltd | Birches Head Road | 894 yd | |
| The Travellers Rest | 248 Werrington Road | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 1349 Leek Road | 329 yd | |
| Spice Mill | 1341 Leek Road | 329 yd | |
| Abbey Fryer Fish Bar | 1345 Leek Road | 329 yd | |
| Ruby Takeaway | 1343 Leek Road | 329 yd | |
| Abbey Oatcakes | 134 Greasley Road | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods Ltd | 1349 Leek Road | 329 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food Group Ltd | 53/55 Abbots Road | 444 yd | |
| Asda | Werrington Road | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Caddicks (Closed) Haddon Place | grass pitches | 317 yd |
| Our Lady And St Benedict Catholic Academy ABBEY LANE | grass pitches | 408 yd |
| Wallace Sports & Education Centre ABBOTS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 512 yd |
| Abbey Hill Performing Arts College (Closed) Greasley Road | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| Abbey Hulton Utd ABBEY HULTON UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB ABBEY HULTON UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB BIRCHES HEAD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Trent Country Club (Closed) ABBEY FARM ABBEY FARM BIRCHES HEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 891 yd |
| Hanley Town Fc (Potteries Park) HANLEY TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB HANLEY TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB ABBEY LANE | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Kingsland C Of E Academy WERRINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,032 yd |
| Woodhead Road Playing Fields (Closed) Woodhead Road | grass pitches | 1,068 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.