Welsh Close is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST3 4TQ is located in the Lightwood North & Normacot electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stoke-on-Trent South. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Welsh Close, Stoke-on-trent, ST3 4TQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST3 4TA, ST3 4TB, ST3 7EY, ST3 4TF, ST3 7EX, ST3 4RX, ST3 4RY, ST3 4TE, ST3 7YP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST3 4TQ 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 | 51.1% | 51.3% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.7% | -0.2% | 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 vicinity of ST3 4TQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.9% 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 | 22.2% | 22.5% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.4% | 56.9% | -7.5% | 44.2% | 12.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 8.4% | 3.0% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 9.5% | 3.4% | 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 | 42.4% | 42.9% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 34.4% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 17.9% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 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 | 23.8% | 24% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 10.3% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 14.1% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 6.8% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 17.5% | 1.4% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 24.3% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 15.2% | 11.5% | 2.7% | 12.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| White | 89.5% | 75.2% | -14.3% | 81.4% | -6.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 90.8% 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 | 94.1% | 90.8% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 91.1% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.4% | 37.2% | -14.8% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 17.5% | 6.5% | 11.0% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Welsh Close was 45.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.3% lower than the Dresden & Florence average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Welsh Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Dresden & Florence and the 205th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Welsh Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2022-04-11 | £329,882 |
| 8 Welsh Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-11-13 | £291,081 |
| 17 Welsh Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building | £202,450 | 2018-06-29 | £285,391 |
| 17 Welsh Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building | £194,950 | 2018-06-29 | £274,818 |
| 9 Welsh Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2017-02-16 | £260,778 |
ST3 4TQ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in ST3 4TQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 87 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentilee Nursery School Dawlish Drive , Bentilee ST2 0HW | 4out of 4 | 4,633 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrave St Bartholomew's Academy Sussex Place , Longton ST3 4TP | 4out of 4 | 249 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Infants' School Melville Road , Normacot ST3 4PZ | 2out of 4 | 809 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Junior School Meir Road , Normacot ST3 7JG | 2out of 4 | 987 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Academy Sandon Road , Meir ST3 7DF | 3out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Academy Spring Garden Road , Longton ST3 2QN | 4out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Meridian Academy Sandon Road , Meir ST3 7DF | 2out of 4 | 689 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Academy Longton Hall Road , Longton ST3 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,243 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3JD | 3out of 4 | 2,779 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Discovery Academy Discovery Drive , Bentilee ST2 0GA | 3out of 4 | 3,874 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blythe Bridge High School Cheadle Road , Blythe Bridge ST11 9PW | 3out of 4 | 4,727 yd | Foundation 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 | 5,416 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 1,100 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hill School and College Box Lane , Meir ST3 5PP | 3out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kinetic Academy Meir Youth Cafe , Sandon Road ST3 7DJ | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemball School Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3JD | 3out of 4 | 2,779 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Strathmore College Unit 7, The Imex Technology Park , Bellringer Road ST4 8LJ | - not rated | 3,154 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilys Desserts | 97 Upper Normacot Road | 664 yd | |
| Cafe Clock Stoke | 95 Upper Normacot Road | 667 yd | |
| Queen Dessert | 305 Uttoxeter Road | 943 yd | |
| The English Grill | 256 Uttoxeter Road | 959 yd | |
| Lahore Pizza & Grill / Kebab King | 266 Uttoxeter Road | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Sports and Social Club | Florence Colliery Social Club, Lightwood Road | 184 yd | |
| The New Florence | Sussex Place | 370 yd | |
| New Florence | Sussex Place | 370 yd | |
| Sir Robert Peel | 58 Peel Street | 893 yd | |
| Meir Royal British Legion Club | 195/197 Meir Road | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dee-licious | 2a Upper Belgrave Road | 354 yd | |
| Pisces Fish Bar | Unit 4, Sussex Place | 371 yd | |
| Top Nosh | 37 Chaplin Road | 694 yd | |
| The Fat Pizza and AJ's Pizza & Shakes | 81 Upper Normacot Road | 717 yd | |
| Curry Spice | 12 Upper Normacot Road | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | Florence Park | 554 yd | |
| PAK Foods | 118 - 134 Belgrave Road | 759 yd | |
| Al-Madina Superstore | Normacot Road | 807 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Florence Colliery Social Welfare Centre LIGHTWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 183 yd |
| Watery Lane Playing Fields Watery Lane | grass pitches | 374 yd |
| Alexandra Junior School MEIR ROAD | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Normacot Recreation Ground Recreation Road | grass pitches | 1,044 yd |
| Longton Park Cocknage Road | grass pitches | 1,055 yd |
| Ormiston Meridian Academy SANDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,084 yd |
| Lightwood Golf Driving Range WOODPARK LANE | golf | 1,085 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 | 66.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.