Suffolk Road, Stoke-on-trent, ST3 4TS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST3 4TS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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	52%	49.9%	-2.1%	51.0%	-1.1%
Male	48%	50.1%	2.1%	49.0%	1.1%

Partnership Status

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	29%	35.7%	6.7%	37.9%	-2.2%
Married: Opposite sex	60.1%	50.6%	-9.5%	44.2%	6.4%
Separated	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	8.4%	12.2%	3.8%	9.1%	3.1%
Widowed	0.8%	1.5%	0.7%	6.1%	-4.6%

Health

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	62.8%	52.5%	-10.3%	48.4%	4.1%
Good health	30.1%	34.6%	4.5%	33.6%	1.0%
Fair health	5.4%	10%	4.6%	12.7%	-2.7%
Bad health	1.7%	2.3%	0.6%	4.0%	-1.7%
Very bad health	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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	12.6%	12.5%	-0.1%	18.2%	-5.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.9%	7.6%	-3.3%	9.6%	-2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.2%	17.5%	0.3%	13.4%	4.1%
Apprenticeship	4.6%	5.7%	1.1%	5.3%	0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.8%	22.1%	5.3%	16.9%	5.2%
Degree or Similar	35.3%	32.7%	-2.6%	33.8%	-1.1%
Other	2.5%	1.9%	-0.6%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.1%	-0.2%
Chinese	1.7%	1.5%	-0.2%	0.7%	0.8%
Indian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	3.7%	10.3%	6.6%	2.7%	7.6%
Other Asian	0%	1.8%	1.8%	1.6%	0.2%
Black Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%	0.8%	0.4%
White	90.3%	81.8%	-8.5%	81.4%	0.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95% 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	96.3%	95%	-1.3%	83.2%	11.8%
European Union	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	6.1%	-5.8%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.8%	4.4%	1.6%	5.6%	-1.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.3%	95%	-1.3%	83.2%	11.8%
10+ Years	0%	4.4%	4.4%	9.8%	-5.4%
2-5 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	3.7%	0%	-3.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.5%	76.7%	14.8%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.9%	1.2%	-0.3%
No passport held	7.3%	13.5%	-6.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.9%	37.2%	2.7%
Christian	43.8%	46.2%	-2.4%
Hindu	0.6%	1.7%	-1.1%
Muslim	13%	6.5%	6.5%
Sikh	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Not answered	1.5%	6.0%	-4.5%

Safety

Is Suffolk Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Suffolk Road was 31.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.4% lower than the Dresden & Florence average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Suffolk Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Dresden & Florence and the 116th lowest crime rate of 842 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,700

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in ST3 4TS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Suffolk Road are based on 34 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Stoke-On-Trent.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Suffolk Road, Stoke-on-trent, ST3 4TS

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST3 4TS

Average Price
£345,709

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£345,709

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Suffolk Road

Average Price
£346,385

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£346,385

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Suffolk Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
20 Suffolk Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£430,000	2022-08-26	£456,984
8 Suffolk Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£308,000	2022-07-15	£330,000
7 Suffolk Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2022-07-01	£364,286
5 Suffolk Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£242,500	2020-01-20	£310,518
1 Suffolk Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£259,000	2019-05-10	£335,741

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST3 4TS

Employment

ST3 4TS 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 student residents living in ST3 4TS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	118
Part-Time Employee	41
Student (economically inactive)	22
Retired	21
Self-Employed	19
Looking after home or family	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Other	6
Unemployed	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Human health and social work activities	25
Manufacturing	24
Construction	20
Education	18
Financial and insurance activities	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Transport and storage	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Other	6
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	6
Information and communication	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Real estate activities	1
Administrative and support service activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Westfield Nursery School Queensberry Road , Longton ST3 1QZ	- not rated	1,022 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Meadowcroft Nursery School Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3DY	- not rated	1,750 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Grange Nursery School Harrowby Road , Meir ST3 7AN	- not rated	1,900 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Blurton Nursery School Poplar Drive , Blurton ST3 3AZ	- not rated	2,334 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Meir Nursery School George Avenue , Meir ST3 6DQ	- not rated	2,561 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Belgrave St Bartholomew's Academy Sussex Place , Longton ST3 4TP	- not rated	434 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Belgrave CofE (C) Primary School Sussex Place , Longton ST3 4TP	- not rated	434 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dresden CofE (C) Primary School Belgrave Road , Dresden ST3 4PJ	- not rated	583 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Florence Primary School Lilleshall Street , Longton ST3 4NH	- not rated	846 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alexandra Infants' School Melville Road , Normacot ST3 4PZ	- not rated	1,186 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ormiston Meridian Academy Sandon Road , Meir ST3 7DF	3out of 4	925 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Sandon Business and Enterprise College Sandon Road , Meir ST3 7DF	- not rated	1,503 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Edensor Technology College Greendock Street , Longton ST3 2NA	- not rated	1,571 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Longton High School Box Lane , Meir ST3 5PR	- not rated	1,828 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic Academy Longton Hall Road , Longton ST3 2NJ	3out of 4	2,125 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	5,285 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU	- not rated	5,285 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Intuition Holistic Education 20 , Rosslyn Road ST3 4JD	- not rated	1,113 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
REACH Academy Chelson Street , ST3 1PT	- not rated	1,339 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Abbey Hill Academy & College Box Lane , Meir ST3 5PP	3out of 4	1,816 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Abbey Hill School and College Box Lane , Meir ST3 5PP	- not rated	1,816 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kinetic Academy Meir Youth Cafe , Sandon Road ST3 7DJ	- not rated	1,884 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aynsley Tea Rooms	Longton Park, Trentham Road	888 yd
Go Eat	80 Trentham Road	982 yd
Lilys Desserts	97 Upper Normacot Road	1,027 yd
Cafe Clock Stoke	95 Upper Normacot Road	1,029 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The New Florence	Sussex Place	518 yd
New Florence	Sussex Place	518 yd
Florence Sports and Social Club	Florence Colliery Social Club, Lightwood Road	531 yd
Sir Robert Peel	58 Peel Street	644 yd
The Park Inn	45 Carlisle Street	665 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pisces Fish Bar	Unit 4, Sussex Place	518 yd
Dee-licious	2a Upper Belgrave Road	640 yd
Peking Palace	26/28 Carlisle Street	715 yd
Al Helal Curry House	15 Carlisle Street	715 yd
Oat Cuisine No. 2	8-10 Carlisle Street	748 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Co-Operative	Florence Park	476 yd
PAK Foods	118 - 134 Belgrave Road	636 yd
Lidl	Trentham Road	999 yd
Al-Madina Superstore	Normacot Road	1,086 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Florence Colliery Social Welfare Centre LIGHTWOOD ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	537 yd
Longton Park Cocknage Road	grass pitches	570 yd
Watery Lane Playing Fields Watery Lane	grass pitches	822 yd
Lightwood Golf Driving Range WOODPARK LANE	golf	990 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	37.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	84.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	330 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	330 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.