Birchgate Grove, Stoke-on-trent, ST2 8JU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST2 8JU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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	51.7%	49.8%	-1.9%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	48.3%	50.2%	1.9%	49.0%	1.2%

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 8JU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.7% 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	18%	28.8%	10.8%	37.9%	-9.1%
Married: Opposite sex	65%	54.7%	-10.3%	44.2%	10.5%
Separated	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	9%	9%	0.0%	9.1%	-0.1%
Widowed	6.5%	7.5%	1.0%	6.1%	1.4%

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	43.8%	42.3%	-1.5%	48.4%	-6.1%
Good health	32.1%	35.6%	3.5%	33.6%	2.0%
Fair health	15.8%	16.6%	0.8%	12.7%	3.9%
Bad health	6.7%	4%	-2.7%	4.0%	0.0%
Very bad health	1.7%	1.6%	-0.1%	1.2%	0.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	33%	23.4%	-9.6%	18.2%	5.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18%	5.7%	-12.3%	9.6%	-3.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13%	17.2%	4.2%	13.4%	3.8%
Apprenticeship	5%	6.7%	1.7%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.5%	18.7%	9.2%	16.9%	1.8%
Degree or Similar	18%	25.8%	7.8%	33.8%	-8.0%
Other	3.5%	2.4%	-1.1%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	97.9%	98.8%	0.9%	81.4%	17.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99.2% 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	99.2%	99.2%	0.0%	83.2%	16.0%
European Union	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	6.1%	-5.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.8%	99.2%	0.4%	83.2%	16.0%
10+ Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	9.8%	-9.4%
Less than 2 years	1.3%	0.4%	-0.9%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83%	76.7%	6.3%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
No passport held	16.6%	13.5%	3.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.5%	37.2%	-3.7%
Christian	62.6%	46.2%	16.4%
Other religion	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Not answered	2.8%	6.0%	-3.2%

Safety

Is Birchgate Grove Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birchgate Grove was 28.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.4% lower than the Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Birchgate Grove has the 7th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend and the 112th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£33,500

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in ST2 8JU, 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 - 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 - 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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) - 5/10 (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) - 4/10 (below 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 Birchgate Grove are based on 51 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 Birchgate Grove, Stoke-on-trent, ST2 8JU

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST2 8JU

Average Price
£218,702

Semi-Detached
£214,135

Terraced
£186,709

Detached
£296,350

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Birchgate Grove

Average Price
£214,737

Semi-Detached
£208,828

Terraced
£186,353

Detached
£273,597

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Birchgate GroveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
15 Birchgate Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2025-01-31	£193,704
40 Birchgate Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2024-12-13	£199,618
15 Birchgate Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2023-10-06	£145,134
5 Birchgate Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2023-06-02	£198,740
9 Birchgate Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£212,000	2023-03-24	£228,140

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST2 8JU

Employment

ST2 8JU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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	74
Retired	53
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	15
Student (economically inactive)	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Other	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Manufacturing	18
Construction	14
Education	9
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Information and communication	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	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	1,409 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingsland CofE Academy Werrington Road , Bucknall ST2 9AS	2out of 4	353 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Maria Goretti Catholic Academy Aylesbury Road , Bentilee ST2 0LY	3out of 4	848 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy Abbey Lane , Abbey Hulton ST2 8AU	3out of 4	1,216 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Abbey Hulton Primary School School Road , Abbey Hulton ST2 8BS	3out of 4	1,298 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Eaton Park Academy Arbourfield Drive , Bucknall ST2 9PF	3out of 4	1,485 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Birches Head Academy Birches Head Road , Hanley ST2 8DD	- not rated	2,325 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Discovery Academy Discovery Drive , Bentilee ST2 0GA	3out of 4	2,445 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Excel Academy Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6LG	3out of 4	3,172 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's CofE Academy Fenton Manor , Fenton ST4 2RR	2out of 4	3,673 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Moorside High School Cellarhead Road , Werrington ST9 0HP	- not rated	4,403 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG	- not rated	3,997 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU	- not rated	4,086 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Aurora Hanley School Cambrian Way , off Eaves Lane ST2 8PQ	- not rated	718 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newfriars College Castle Grove , Off Newhouse Road ST2 8BH	- not rated	880 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	965 yd	Pupil referral unit	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
Sporting Stars Academy Field Avenue , Baddeley Green ST2 7AS	- not rated	3,410 yd	Other independent school	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
Lantern Cafe Kingsland C.E Academy	Eaves Lane	427 yd
The Oak Teapot	Oak Priory, Castle Grove	976 yd
New Cafe	Newfriars College, Castle Grove	1,056 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Bucknall Bowling Club	Bucknall Bowling And Recreation Club, 430 Werrington Road		197 yd
The Travellers Rest	248 Werrington Road		767 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rainbow	477 Werrington Road	354 yd
Hot Spot Bucknall	29 Causeley Road	616 yd
Neelam Valley	47 Causeley Road	616 yd
Gogoz Deserts and Pizza 4 U	238-242 Werrington Road	634 yd
Fatts House	361-363 Ruxley Road	647 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Asda	Werrington Road		902 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Discovery Academy (Closed) Corneville Road	grass pitches	301 yd
Kingsland C Of E Academy WERRINGTON ROAD	grass pitches	425 yd
St Maria Goretti Catholic Academy AYLESBURY ROAD	grass pitches	784 yd
Norwich Road (Closed) Norwich Road	grass pitches	916 yd
Abbey Hill Performing Arts College (Closed) Greasley Road	grass pitches	962 yd
Caddicks (Closed) Haddon Place	grass pitches	1,055 yd

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	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%

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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	181.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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