Sutherland Road is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST3 1HJ is located in the Longton & Meir Hay South 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 Sutherland Road, Stoke-on-trent, ST3 1HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST3 1BW, ST3 1NX, ST3 1BS, ST3 1HT, ST3 1PJ, ST3 1NY, ST3 1HH, ST3 1NP, ST3 1JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST3 1HJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 50.2% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 53% | 49.8% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 1HJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 39.7% | 45.5% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.7% | 25.1% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -19.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 15.9% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 12.8% | 9.8% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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 (69.6%) 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 | 43.4% | 35.2% | -8.2% | 48.4% | -13.2% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 34.4% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 17.5% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 9.8% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 1HJ this area, 34.7% 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 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.5% | 34.7% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 16.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 8% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 13.6% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.5% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 16.2% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 18.5% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 90.7% | 87% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 87.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 87.3% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| European Union | 4% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 6% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 87.3% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 2.2% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.3% | 76.7% | -10.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 27.8% | 13.5% | 14.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sutherland Road was 2875.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 661.7% higher than the Fenton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sutherland Road has the highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Fenton East and the 3rd highest crime rate of 842 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1234.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 5 Parkhall Works Sutherland Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Other, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2016-09-27 | £152,380 |
ST3 1HJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 138 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Other | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Nursery School Queensberry Road , Longton ST3 1QZ | - not rated | 986 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowcroft Nursery School Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3DY | - not rated | 2,055 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blurton Nursery School Poplar Drive , Blurton ST3 3AZ | - not rated | 2,172 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Nursery School Harrowby Road , Meir ST3 7AN | - not rated | 2,858 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meir Nursery School George Avenue , Meir ST3 6DQ | - not rated | 3,045 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory's RC (A) Junior School Spring Garden Road , Longton ST3 2QN | - not rated | 655 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's RC (A) Infants School Spring Garden Road , Longton ST3 2QN | - not rated | 655 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Spring Garden Road , Longton ST3 2QN | - not rated | 731 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Academy Spring Garden Road , Longton ST3 2QN | 4out of 4 | 731 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Primary Anchor Road , Sandford Hill ST3 5EW | - not rated | 733 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edensor Technology College Greendock Street , Longton ST3 2NA | - not rated | 696 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Academy Longton Hall Road , Longton ST3 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic College Longton Hall Road , Longton ST3 2NJ | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longton High School Box Lane , Meir ST3 5PR | - not rated | 1,856 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams Weston Road , ST3 6AP | - not rated | 2,219 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 4,008 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 4,008 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 4,937 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REACH Academy Chelson Street , ST3 1PT | - not rated | 473 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Intuition Holistic Education 20 , Rosslyn Road ST3 4JD | - not rated | 633 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hill Academy & College Box Lane , Meir ST3 5PP | 3out of 4 | 1,856 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hill School and College Box Lane , Meir ST3 5PP | - not rated | 1,856 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebedale School Grove Road , Heron Cross ST4 3AY | - not rated | 2,373 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namaste Dine | 61-63 Market Street | 31 yd | |
| Lilly’s Burgers & Elena Cafe | 79 Market Street | 48 yd | |
| Gladstone Tearoom | Gladstone Pottery Museum, Uttoxeter Road | 192 yd | |
| The Coffee House | 44 Bennett Precinct | 229 yd | |
| 1863 | Longton Market, The Strand | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Congress | 14 Sutherland Road | 2 yd | |
| Longton Snooker and Pool | 37 Normacot Road | 243 yd | |
| The Old Bulldog | 34 Anchor Terrace | 252 yd | |
| Sutherland | Sutherland Road | 283 yd | |
| The Last Post | Transport Lane | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigde Kebab House | 59 Market Street | 33 yd | |
| Paper Tiger | 65 Market Street | 33 yd | |
| Ocean | 1 Uttoxeter Road | 52 yd | |
| Little Jamaican Takeaway | 33 Uttoxeter Road | 159 yd | |
| Moonlight Kebab House | 3/5 Commerce Street | 165 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 17/21 Bennett Precinct | 245 yd | |
| Heron Foods Ltd | Unit 5 Longton Exchange | 326 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 1 Edensor Road | 342 yd | |
| Tesco | Baths Road | 532 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 4 Amison Street | 813 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portland Health And Leisure Portland House Portland House King Street | health and fitness suite | 448 yd |
| St Gregory'S Catholic Academy SPRING GARDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Edensor Technology College (Closed) Greendock Street | grass pitches, swimming pool | 698 yd |
| Wood Street Reclamation Wood Street | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Priors Fields Goldenhill Road | grass pitches | 840 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.