Rochester Road is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST3 1AJ is located in the Sandford Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stoke-on-Trent South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rochester Road, Stoke-on-trent, ST3 1AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST4 3QR, ST3 5TY, ST4 3QW, ST3 5TZ, ST3 1AP, ST3 1AL, ST3 1AH, ST4 3QP, ST4 3HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST3 1AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.5% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50% | 49.5% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 ST3 1AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% 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 | 43.5% | 46.3% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.8% | 34.3% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 11.2% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 39.8% | 37.2% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -11.2% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 36.6% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 14.4% | -5.4% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 9.3% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 ST3 1AJ this area, 29.3% 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 17.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.5% | 29.3% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 9.9% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 17.4% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 17.4% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.8% | 17.8% | 12.0% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 91% | 91.2% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 9.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 97.4% | 92.1% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 92.1% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.2% | 76.7% | -14.5% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 30.5% | 13.5% | 17.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rochester Road was 54.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.4% lower than the Fenton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rochester Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Fenton East and the 253rd lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Rochester Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2019-10-14 | £97,911 |
| 68 Rochester Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2017-04-28 | £114,942 |
| 47 Rochester Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £81,250 | 2015-09-04 | £132,167 |
| 66 Rochester Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2009-12-11 | £127,402 |
| 68 Rochester Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2008-12-12 | £152,729 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Other | 17 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,042 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Academy Clarice Cliff Goldenhill Road , ST4 3DP | - not rated | 208 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandford Hill Primary School Clayfield Grove , Sandford Hill ST3 5AQ | 4out of 4 | 515 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Primary Academy Anchor Road , Sandford Hill ST3 5EW | 3out of 4 | 754 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Academy Park Place , Fenton ST4 3HZ | 4out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Academy Spring Garden Road , Longton ST3 2QN | 4out of 4 | 1,651 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Academy Longton Hall Road , Longton ST3 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Discovery Academy Discovery Drive , Bentilee ST2 0GA | 3out of 4 | 1,920 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Academy Fenton Manor , Fenton ST4 2RR | 2out of 4 | 2,492 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Meridian Academy Sandon Road , Meir ST3 7DF | 2out of 4 | 3,436 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3JD | 3out of 4 | 3,441 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 3,171 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 3,977 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intuition Holistic Education 020 , Rosslyn Road ST3 4JD | - not rated | 1,775 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebedale School Grove Road , Heron Cross ST4 3AY | - not rated | 2,100 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hill School and College Box Lane , Meir ST3 5PP | 3out of 4 | 2,773 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merit Hospital School and Medical Pupil Referral Unit Willeton Street , Bucknall ST2 9JA | 3out of 4 | 3,017 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemball School Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3JD | 3out of 4 | 3,441 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fun Factory | Montrose Works, King Street | 687 yd | |
| King Street Kitchen | 376 King Street | 740 yd | |
| CSK Services Ltd | Unit 1, Mayfair House, 410-430 King Street | 760 yd | |
| KFC | Diamond Park, King Street | 769 yd | |
| The Glost House | 7a Phoenix Works, 500 King Street | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Sal | 170 Heathcote Street | 160 yd | |
| The Pool Dole | Fenpark Road | 615 yd | |
| The Ashwood | 74 Wood Street | 677 yd | |
| The Potter Kitchen | 432 King Street | 681 yd | |
| Last Orders | 172 Anchor Road | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bros Fryer | 182 Heathcote Street | 160 yd | |
| Imranz | 168 Heathcote Street | 160 yd | |
| Lin Take Away | 417 King Street | 635 yd | |
| Nemo'z Fish & Chips | Unit 3, Anchor Road | 709 yd | |
| Kebab World | 527 King Street | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 170 Heathcote Street | 160 yd | |
| Tesco | Baths Road | 877 yd | |
| Iceland | 17/21 Bennett Precinct | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Priors Fields Goldenhill Road | grass pitches | 342 yd |
| Wood Street Reclamation Wood Street | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| Sandford Hill Primary School SANDFORD HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL SANDFORD HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL CLAYFIELD GROVE | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Portland Health And Leisure Portland House Portland House King Street | health and fitness suite | 778 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 | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.