Meaford Drive is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST3 2BQ is located in the Hollybush 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 Meaford Drive, Stoke-on-trent, ST3 2BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST3 2BF, ST3 2BW, ST3 2BN, ST3 2BJ, ST3 2BG, ST3 2BH, ST3 2BP, ST3 2AJ, ST3 2AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST3 2BQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.3% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.7% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 2BQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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 | 35.8% | 42.7% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 44.8% | 2.8% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 5.7% | -5.2% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 2.9% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 41.3% | 45.3% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 33% | 31.8% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 14.1% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 7.3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 15.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.9% | 26.9% | -21.0% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 11.5% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 21.5% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 5.4% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17.9% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 7% | 15.1% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -18.7% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% 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 | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.3% | 91.7% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 97.2% | 93.2% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 92.5% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.4% | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meaford Drive was 63.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.6% lower than the Blurton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meaford Drive has the 26th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Blurton and the 297th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130 Meaford Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-05-29 | £170,895 |
| 131 Meaford Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £34,000 | 2011-04-21 | £63,815 |
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 4,544 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows Primary Academy Poplar Drive , Blurton ST3 3AZ | - not rated | 507 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutherland Primary Academy Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3DY | 3out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heron Cross Primary School Grove Road , Heron Cross ST4 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School Byatts Grove , Longton ST3 2RH | 3out of 4 | 1,562 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Academy Spring Garden Road , Longton ST3 2QN | 4out of 4 | 1,925 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3JD | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Academy Longton Hall Road , Longton ST3 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College London Road , Trent Vale ST4 5NT | 4out of 4 | 2,497 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trentham Academy Allerton Road , Trentham ST4 8PQ | 2out of 4 | 2,517 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Academy Fenton Manor , Fenton ST4 2RR | 2out of 4 | 2,685 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 | 2,991 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 4,076 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glebedale School Grove Road , Heron Cross ST4 3AY | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemball School Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3JD | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Strathmore College Unit 7, The Imex Technology Park , Bellringer Road ST4 8LJ | - not rated | 1,718 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Intuition Holistic Education 020 , Rosslyn Road ST3 4JD | - not rated | 2,367 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Preparatory School Rookery Lane , Trent Vale ST4 5RF | - not rated | 2,497 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Blurton Service Station, Blurton Road | 511 yd | |
| Greggs | Blurton Service Station, Blurton Road | 511 yd | |
| Elior UK | Screwfix Direct, Stanley Matthews Way | 646 yd | |
| Dunelm (Soft Furnishings) Ltd | White Rock Road | 1,047 yd | |
| Compass Contract Service UK Ltd | Sainsburys Distribution Centre, Radial Park, Sideway | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PowerLeague Group Limited | Power League Stoke Community Club, Dennis Viollet Avenue | 667 yd | |
| Hem Heath Cricket Club | Dennis Viollet Avenue | 667 yd | |
| Nuffield Heath & Fitness | George Eastham Avenue | 827 yd | |
| Fenton Cricket Club | Grove Road | 1,070 yd | |
| Harvester Restaurant | Stanley Matthews Way | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Fish Bar | 3-5 Brookside Drive | 307 yd | |
| Munch House | 369a Blurton Road | 546 yd | |
| Hot Stuff | 418b Blurton Road | 914 yd | |
| Blurton Bites | Unit 3 Beaconsfield Drive | 949 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Stanley Matthews Way | 646 yd | |
| Go Local Extra | 367-369 Blurton Road | 690 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hem Heath Cricket Club TRENTHAM LAKES NORTH | grass pitches | 390 yd |
| The Meadows Primary Academy POPLAR DRIVE | grass pitches | 416 yd |
| Longton Rugby Football Club EASTERN RISE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Stoke City Fc Academy Dome TRENTHAM LAKES NORTH | artificial grass pitch | 689 yd |
| Powerleague (Stoke) TRENTHAM LAKES NORTH | artificial grass pitch | 689 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Stoke) TRENTHAM LAKES NORTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 908 yd |
| Sir Stanley Matthews Academy BEACONSFIELD DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 937 yd |
| Sutherland Primary Academy BEACONSFIELD DRIVE | grass pitches | 961 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.