School Lane is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST3 3DU is located in the Blurton 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 School Lane, Stoke-on-trent, ST3 3DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST3 3DS, ST3 3BQ, ST3 3AD, ST3 3AB, ST3 3AF, ST3 3BJ, ST3 3PG, ST3 3DX, ST3 3BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST3 3DU has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 49.5% | 50% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.5% | 50% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of ST3 3DU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23% | 22.8% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.5% | 52.9% | -6.6% | 44.2% | 8.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 7% | 10.1% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 9.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 | 32% | 37.7% | 5.7% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 37.7% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 17% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 9.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34% | 15.3% | -18.7% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 7.4% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 14.3% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 6.9% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 18.5% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 35.4% | 13.4% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 5% | 2.1% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 5.2% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.2% | 88.7% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 93.2% | 89.2% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 5.6% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 89.6% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.2% | 37.2% | -11.0% |
| Christian | 57.1% | 46.2% | 10.9% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around School Lane was 186.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.8% higher than the Blurton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
School Lane has the 16th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Blurton and the 179th highest crime rate of 842 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 School Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,750 | 2025-01-16 | £300,782 |
| 15 School Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building | £322,500 | 2024-03-28 | £339,644 |
| 1 School Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building | £448,000 | 2023-04-05 | £478,049 |
| 26 School Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-09-30 | £274,809 |
| Hilcrest School Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-06-18 | £412,458 |
ST3 3DU 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in ST3 3DU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 67 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowcroft Nursery School Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3DY | - not rated | 376 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blurton Nursery School Poplar Drive , Blurton ST3 3AZ | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Nursery School Queensberry Road , Longton ST3 1QZ | - not rated | 2,066 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Nursery School Harrowby Road , Meir ST3 7AN | - not rated | 3,358 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meir Nursery School George Avenue , Meir ST3 6DQ | - not rated | 4,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutherland Primary Academy Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3DY | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutherland Primary School Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3DY | - not rated | 548 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Primary Academy Poplar Drive , Blurton ST3 3AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blurton Primary School Poplar Drive , Blurton ST3 3AZ | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School Byatts Grove , Longton ST3 2RH | - not rated | 1,076 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 939 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blurton High School - Business and Enterprise College Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3JD | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edensor Technology College Greendock Street , Longton ST3 2NA | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Academy Longton Hall Road , Longton ST3 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,649 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic College Longton Hall Road , Longton ST3 2NJ | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 4,390 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 4,390 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kemball Special School Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3JD | - not rated | 939 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemball School Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3JD | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Strathmore College Unit 7, The Imex Technology Park , Bellringer Road ST4 8LJ | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Intuition Holistic Education 20 , Rosslyn Road ST3 4JD | - not rated | 1,578 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| REACH Academy Chelson Street , ST3 1PT | - not rated | 2,008 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aynsley Tea Rooms | Longton Park, Trentham Road | 658 yd | |
| Wilson's Cafe | Waterside Drive | 1,042 yd | |
| Cafe Number 7 | 7 Nashe Drive | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gables | The Gables, Trentham Road | 132 yd | |
| Longton Cricket Club | Trentham Road | 455 yd | |
| Tollgate Hotel & Leisure | Ripon Road | 576 yd | |
| Blurton Private Club | 136 Drubbery Lane | 582 yd | |
| The Cuckoo | Barlaston Road | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blurton Bites | Unit 3 Beaconsfield Drive | 518 yd | |
| Captain Fry | 4 Ingestre Square | 643 yd | |
| Hot Stuff | 418b Blurton Road | 668 yd | |
| Munch House | 369a Blurton Road | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | Finstock Avenue | 663 yd | |
| Go Local Extra | 367-369 Blurton Road | 851 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 75 Wimborne Avenue | 954 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fallowfields Ripon Road | grass pitches | 273 yd |
| Longton Cricket Club TRENTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 458 yd |
| Sutherland Primary Academy BEACONSFIELD DRIVE | grass pitches | 488 yd |
| Tollgate Hotel & Leisure RIPON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 533 yd |
| Longton Park Cocknage Road | grass pitches | 892 yd |
| The Meadows Primary Academy POPLAR DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,055 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 | 76.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.2% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.