Anchor Terrace is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST3 1JR 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 Anchor Terrace, Stoke-on-trent, ST3 1JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST3 1NF, ST3 1JS, ST3 1JL, ST3 1LN, ST3 1RS, ST3 1RT, ST3 1LH, ST3 1RY, ST3 1NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST3 1JR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 53.6% | 49.1% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 46.4% | 50.9% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30% | 37.3% | 7.3% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.4% | 32.2% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 14.6% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 14.8% | 12% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
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 (63.4%) 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 | 36.9% | 29.1% | -7.8% | 48.4% | -19.3% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 34.3% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 22.2% | 24.6% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 11.9% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 9.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 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 1JR this area, 34.3% 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 12.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 56.5% | 34.3% | -22.2% | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 10% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 17.2% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 15.5% | 7.9% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.6% | 12.1% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -21.7% |
| Other | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 93.2% | 87.9% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 92.4% 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 | 98% | 92.4% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 92.4% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.2% | 76.7% | -17.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 35.3% | 13.5% | 21.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anchor Terrace was 88.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.3% lower than the Fenton East average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Anchor Terrace has the 21st lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Fenton East and the 420th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Anchor Terrace, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-02-14 | £113,729 |
| 17 Anchor Terrace, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2024-05-09 | £128,858 |
| 12 Anchor Terrace, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2023-05-19 | £142,395 |
| 13 Anchor Terrace, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £119,950 | 2021-09-30 | £142,692 |
| 34 Anchor Terrace, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Other, an established residential building | £156,350 | 2020-02-28 | £198,648 |
ST3 1JR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentilee Nursery School Dawlish Drive , Bentilee ST2 0HW | 4out of 4 | 2,809 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Primary Academy Anchor Road , Sandford Hill ST3 5EW | 3out of 4 | 461 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-Op Academy Clarice Cliff Goldenhill Road , ST4 3DP | - not rated | 834 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Academy Spring Garden Road , Longton ST3 2QN | 4out of 4 | 973 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandford Hill Primary School Clayfield Grove , Sandford Hill ST3 5AQ | 4out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School Byatts Grove , Longton ST3 2RH | 3out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 1,155 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Discovery Academy Discovery Drive , Bentilee ST2 0GA | 3out of 4 | 2,306 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Meridian Academy Sandon Road , Meir ST3 7DF | 2out of 4 | 2,509 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3JD | 3out of 4 | 3,047 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Academy Fenton Manor , Fenton ST4 2RR | 2out of 4 | 3,235 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 | 3,890 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 4,785 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 | 918 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hill School and College Box Lane , Meir ST3 5PP | 3out of 4 | 1,953 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebedale School Grove Road , Heron Cross ST4 3AY | - not rated | 2,377 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kinetic Academy Meir Youth Cafe , Sandon Road ST3 7DJ | - not rated | 2,615 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemball School Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3JD | 3out of 4 | 3,047 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namaste Dine | 61-63 Market Street | 305 yd | |
| Lilly’s Burgers & Elena Cafe | 79 Market Street | 328 yd | |
| Gladstone Tearoom | Gladstone Pottery Museum, Uttoxeter Road | 416 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru | Unit 1, Baths Road | 431 yd | |
| The Coffee House | 44 Bennett Precinct | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutherland | Sutherland Road | 2 yd | |
| The Old Bulldog | 34 Anchor Terrace | 45 yd | |
| The Ashwood | 74 Wood Street | 251 yd | |
| The Congress | 14 Sutherland Road | 284 yd | |
| The Signalman | Paragon Road | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigde Kebab House | 59 Market Street | 306 yd | |
| Paper Tiger | 65 Market Street | 306 yd | |
| Ocean | 1 Uttoxeter Road | 331 yd | |
| Noshers | 12a Market Street | 339 yd | |
| Longton Pizza | 35 Uttoxeter Road | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 17/21 Bennett Precinct | 416 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 4 Amison Street | 576 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 1 Edensor Road | 585 yd | |
| Heron Foods Ltd | Unit 5 Longton Exchange | 601 yd | |
| Tesco | Baths Road | 617 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portland Health And Leisure Portland House Portland House King Street | health and fitness suite | 469 yd |
| Wood Street Reclamation Wood Street | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| Priors Fields Goldenhill Road | grass pitches | 717 yd |
| St Gregory'S Catholic Academy SPRING GARDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 954 yd |
| Edensor Technology College (Closed) Greendock Street | grass pitches, swimming pool | 955 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 | 78 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.