St Margarets Grove is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST3 2DS 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 St Margarets Grove, Stoke-on-trent, ST3 2DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST3 2DT, ST3 2AG, ST3 2AN, ST3 2AQ, ST3 2SF, ST3 2SN, ST3 2AT, ST3 2AW, ST3 2DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST3 2DS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 27.3% | 38.7% | 11.4% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 43.9% | -9.2% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 8.2% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 7.4% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 41.9% | 44.9% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 31.5% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 17.5% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.4% | 21.9% | -12.5% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 11.5% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 15.6% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 10% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 19.3% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 20.1% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| White | 99.7% | 97.1% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 96% | 94.3% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 94.3% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Margarets Grove was 19.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.0% lower than the Blurton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Margarets Grove has the 4th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Blurton and the 66th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 St Margarets Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2024-04-12 | £252,754 |
| 8 St Margarets Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-12-17 | £144,158 |
| 7 St Margarets Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,500 | 2017-10-11 | £141,129 |
| 6 St Margarets Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £46,000 | 2001-08-17 | £185,691 |
| 9 St Margarets Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £30,000 | 1996-10-04 | £144,474 |
ST3 2DS 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,938 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 | 663 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heron Cross Primary School Grove Road , Heron Cross ST4 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 803 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutherland Primary Academy Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3DY | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School Byatts Grove , Longton ST3 2RH | 3out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Academy Spring Garden Road , Longton ST3 2QN | 4out of 4 | 1,488 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 | 904 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3JD | 3out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Academy Fenton Manor , Fenton ST4 2RR | 2out of 4 | 2,369 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College London Road , Trent Vale ST4 5NT | 4out of 4 | 2,894 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trentham Academy Allerton Road , Trentham ST4 8PQ | 2out of 4 | 3,136 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,796 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 3,875 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 | 724 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemball School Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3JD | 3out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Intuition Holistic Education 020 , Rosslyn Road ST3 4JD | - not rated | 1,944 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Strathmore College Unit 7, The Imex Technology Park , Bellringer Road ST4 8LJ | - not rated | 2,193 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Preparatory School Rookery Lane , Trent Vale ST4 5RF | - not rated | 2,894 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 | 383 yd | |
| Greggs | Blurton Service Station, Blurton Road | 383 yd | |
| Cafe Number 7 | 7 Nashe Drive | 679 yd | |
| The Pigout Box | 11 Grove Road | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The John Marston | 44 Longton Hall Road | 705 yd | |
| Fenton Cricket Club | Grove Road | 878 yd | |
| PowerLeague Group Limited | Power League Stoke Community Club, Dennis Viollet Avenue | 928 yd | |
| Hem Heath Cricket Club | Dennis Viollet Avenue | 928 yd | |
| The Locomotive Inn | 21 Heron Street | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Fish Bar | 3-5 Brookside Drive | 392 yd | |
| Munch House | 369a Blurton Road | 523 yd | |
| Hot Stuff | 418b Blurton Road | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Local Extra | 367-369 Blurton Road | 679 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Meadows Primary Academy POPLAR DRIVE | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| Hem Heath Cricket Club TRENTHAM LAKES NORTH | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| St Thomas More Catholic Academy LONGTON HALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 803 yd |
| Stoke City Fc Academy Dome TRENTHAM LAKES NORTH | artificial grass pitch | 1,027 yd |
| Powerleague (Stoke) TRENTHAM LAKES NORTH | artificial grass pitch | 1,027 yd |
| Sutherland Primary Academy BEACONSFIELD DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,067 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.