Greasley Road, Stoke-on-trent, ST2 8LG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST2 8LG has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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%	50%	-1.7%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	48.3%	50%	1.7%	49.0%	1.0%

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 8LG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% 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	21.4%	27.1%	5.7%	37.9%	-10.8%
Married: Opposite sex	52.7%	51.2%	-1.5%	44.2%	7.0%
Separated	5%	1%	-4.0%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	10%	9.2%	-0.8%	9.1%	0.1%
Widowed	10.9%	11.6%	0.7%	6.1%	5.5%

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	41.7%	40.2%	-1.5%	48.4%	-8.2%
Good health	33%	35.4%	2.4%	33.6%	1.8%
Fair health	16.1%	16.7%	0.6%	12.7%	4.0%
Bad health	7.8%	5.3%	-2.5%	4.0%	1.3%
Very bad health	1.3%	2.4%	1.1%	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.

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 18.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	35.3%	26.2%	-9.1%	18.2%	8.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.4%	4.3%	-9.1%	9.6%	-5.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.4%	17.1%	3.7%	13.4%	3.7%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	12.4%	7.9%	5.3%	7.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.4%	19%	4.6%	16.9%	2.1%
Degree or Similar	16.4%	18.6%	2.2%	33.8%	-15.2%
Other	2.5%	2.4%	-0.1%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.8%
Black African	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.5%	-0.9%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	98.3%	96.3%	-2.0%	81.4%	14.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.6% 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	99.1%	97.6%	-1.5%	83.2%	14.4%
European Union	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	6.1%	-4.9%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	5.6%	-4.8%
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	99.1%	97.6%	-1.5%	83.2%	14.4%
10+ Years	0%	1.2%	1.2%	9.8%	-8.6%
5-10 Years	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.9%	-1.7%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.3%	76.7%	2.6%
Poland	1.6%	1.3%	0.3%
No passport held	19.1%	13.5%	5.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.2%	37.2%	-2.0%
Christian	59.1%	46.2%	12.9%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Greasley Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greasley Road was 69.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.9% lower than the Abbey Hulton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Greasley Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Abbey Hulton and the 325th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.2%.

🔎 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. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£30,700

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in ST2 8LG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
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) - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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 Greasley Road are based on 117 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 Greasley Road, Stoke-on-trent, ST2 8LG

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST2 8LG

Average Price
£200,231

Semi-Detached
£203,206

Terraced
£172,892

Detached
£197,823

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Greasley Road

Average Price
£150,467

Semi-Detached
£150,927

Terraced
£125,171

Detached
£194,786

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£230,880

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Greasley Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
163 Greasley Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,950	2022-08-05	£159,167
163 Greasley Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£137,000	2021-03-26	£164,526
189 Greasley Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2020-11-12	£250,539
163 Greasley Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£129,000	2018-01-26	£179,195
157 Greasley Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2017-12-08	£166,693

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST2 8LG

Employment

ST2 8LG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 8LG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	65
Full-Time Employee	60
Part-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	20
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Looking after home or family	11
Student (economically inactive)	5
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Human health and social work activities	18
Manufacturing	13
Education	10
Administrative and support service activities	9
Construction	9
Financial and insurance activities	5
Other	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Information and communication	2
Transport and storage	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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	2,298 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy Abbey Lane , Abbey Hulton ST2 8AU	3out of 4	690 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Abbey Hulton Primary School School Road , Abbey Hulton ST2 8BS	3out of 4	693 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingsland CofE Academy Werrington Road , Bucknall ST2 9AS	2out of 4	760 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Carmountside Primary Academy Woodhead Road , Abbey Hulton ST2 8DJ	2out of 4	1,192 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Maria Goretti Catholic Academy Aylesbury Road , Bentilee ST2 0LY	3out of 4	1,698 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	1,559 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Excel Academy Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6LG	3out of 4	2,363 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Discovery Academy Discovery Drive , Bentilee ST2 0GA	3out of 4	3,328 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's CofE Academy Fenton Manor , Fenton ST4 2RR	2out of 4	4,160 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Moorside High School Cellarhead Road , Werrington ST9 0HP	- not rated	4,654 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	4,154 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU	- not rated	4,462 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	245 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newfriars College Castle Grove , Off Newhouse Road ST2 8BH	- not rated	285 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	1,419 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	1,448 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sporting Stars Academy Field Avenue , Baddeley Green ST2 7AS	- not rated	2,532 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
The Oak Teapot	Oak Priory, Castle Grove	272 yd
New Cafe	Newfriars College, Castle Grove	492 yd
St John’s Church & Welcome Centre	30 Greasley Road	696 yd
St Johns Welcome Centre Cafe	St Johns Welcome Centre, 30 Greasley Road	746 yd
Lantern Cafe Kingsland C.E Academy	Eaves Lane	812 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Abbey Hulton Sports & Social Club	Abbots Road	831 yd
Bucknall Bowling Club	Bucknall Bowling And Recreation Club, 430 Werrington Road	878 yd
The Sneyd Arms	1431 Leek Road	938 yd
The Travellers Rest	248 Werrington Road	964 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Abbey Oatcakes	134 Greasley Road	212 yd
Ho Fook	134a Greasley Road	217 yd
Sizzlers	51 Abbots Road	861 yd
Abbots Fish Fryers	59 Abbots Road	861 yd
Golden Bowl	63 Abbots Road	861 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-Operative Food Group Ltd	53/55 Abbots Road	861 yd
Heron Foods Ltd	1349 Leek Road	895 yd
Asda	Werrington Road	1,028 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Abbey Hill Performing Arts College (Closed) Greasley Road	grass pitches	82 yd
Caddicks (Closed) Haddon Place	grass pitches	318 yd
Kingsland C Of E Academy WERRINGTON ROAD	grass pitches	710 yd
Our Lady And St Benedict Catholic Academy ABBEY LANE	grass pitches	797 yd
Wallace Sports & Education Centre ABBOTS ROAD	health and fitness suite	897 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	50.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	50.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	50.0%

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	76.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	98.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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