Ledstone Way, Stoke-on-trent, ST3 5UQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST3 5UQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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	53.8%	48%	-5.8%	51.0%	-3.0%
Male	46.2%	52%	5.8%	49.0%	3.0%

Partnership Status

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 5UQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.8% 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	30.8%	31.6%	0.8%	37.9%	-6.3%
Married: Opposite sex	60.3%	58.8%	-1.5%	44.2%	14.6%
Separated	1.7%	0.4%	-1.3%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	3.8%	6.6%	2.8%	9.1%	-2.5%
Widowed	3.4%	2.6%	-0.8%	6.1%	-3.5%

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 (87.5%) 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	55.1%	55.5%	0.4%	48.4%	7.1%
Good health	37.2%	32%	-5.2%	33.6%	-1.6%
Fair health	5.6%	8.9%	3.3%	12.7%	-3.8%
Bad health	1.3%	3.2%	1.9%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.8%

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	23.6%	18.8%	-4.8%	18.2%	0.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.8%	7.9%	-3.9%	9.6%	-1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	24.5%	17%	-7.5%	13.4%	3.6%
Apprenticeship	3%	6.1%	3.1%	5.3%	0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	17.3%	25.8%	8.5%	16.9%	8.9%
Degree or Similar	15.2%	24%	8.8%	33.8%	-9.8%
Other	4.6%	0.4%	-4.2%	2.8%	-2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Pakistani	7%	11.1%	4.1%	2.7%	8.4%
Other Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
White	92.7%	87.8%	-4.9%	81.4%	6.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.1% 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	98%	96.1%	-1.9%	83.2%	12.9%
European Union	0%	0.4%	0.4%	6.1%	-5.7%
Middle East and Asia	2%	3.6%	1.6%	5.6%	-2.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.7%	96.1%	-1.6%	83.2%	12.9%
10+ Years	0%	3.9%	3.9%	9.8%	-5.9%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2%	0%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.5%	76.7%	10.8%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
No passport held	11.5%	13.5%	-2.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.4%	37.2%	-2.8%
Christian	49.1%	46.2%	2.9%
Hindu	1.1%	1.7%	-0.6%
Muslim	9.3%	6.5%	2.8%
Not answered	6.1%	6.0%	0.1%

Safety

Is Ledstone Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ledstone Way was 10.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.9% lower than the Longton & Meir Hay South average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Ledstone Way has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Longton & Meir Hay South and the 20th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.7%.

🔎 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. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,200

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in ST3 5UQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 6/10 (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) - 7/10 (above 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 Ledstone Way are based on 96 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 Ledstone Way, Stoke-on-trent, ST3 5UQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST3 5UQ

Average Price
£209,926

Semi-Detached
£182,863

Terraced
£152,514

Detached
£268,974

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ledstone Way

Average Price
£215,242

Semi-Detached
£197,261

Terraced
£172,043

Detached
£280,742

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ledstone WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Ledstone Way, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£162,500	2025-08-15	£164,447
41 Ledstone Way, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building	£140,000	2024-05-17	£151,598
29 Ledstone Way, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2024-04-12	£188,014
2 Ledstone Way, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£163,000	2022-11-11	£179,153
6 Ledstone Way, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£173,000	2020-09-11	£228,036

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST3 5UQ

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	108
Retired	38
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	16
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	11
Looking after home or family	10
Student (economically inactive)	8
Unemployed	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	43
Manufacturing	27
Human health and social work activities	26
Construction	18
Education	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Other	8
Transport and storage	8
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bentilee Nursery School Dawlish Drive , Bentilee ST2 0HW	4out of 4	2,895 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gladstone Primary Academy Anchor Road , Sandford Hill ST3 5EW	3out of 4	911 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Park Hall Academy Carberry Way , Weston Coyney ST3 5QU	3out of 4	1,046 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alexandra Infants' School Melville Road , Normacot ST3 4PZ	2out of 4	1,184 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Weston Junior Academy Princess Drive , Weston Coyney ST3 6NG	2out of 4	1,429 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Alexandra Junior School Meir Road , Normacot ST3 7JG	2out of 4	1,439 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Discovery Academy Discovery Drive , Bentilee ST2 0GA	3out of 4	1,963 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic Academy Longton Hall Road , Longton ST3 2NJ	3out of 4	2,205 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Meridian Academy Sandon Road , Meir ST3 7DF	2out of 4	2,341 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3JD	3out of 4	3,922 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's CofE Academy Fenton Manor , Fenton ST4 2RR	2out of 4	4,141 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	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	4,816 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Abbey Hill School and College Box Lane , Meir ST3 5PP	3out of 4	1,224 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Intuition Holistic Education 020 , Rosslyn Road ST3 4JD	- not rated	1,511 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kinetic Academy Meir Youth Cafe , Sandon Road ST3 7DJ	- not rated	1,971 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Glebedale School Grove Road , Heron Cross ST4 3AY	- not rated	3,435 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Portland School and Specialist College Uttoxeter Road , Blythe Bridge ST11 9JG	3out of 4	3,767 yd	Foundation special 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
Awesome Walls Climbing Centre	Sefton Road	956 yd
Chaaye Paani	197c Uttoxeter Road	988 yd
Queen Dessert	305 Uttoxeter Road	999 yd
The English Grill	256 Uttoxeter Road	1,011 yd
Lahore Pizza & Grill / Kebab King	266 Uttoxeter Road	1,011 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Signalman	Paragon Road	849 yd
Last Orders	172 Anchor Road	956 yd
The Old Bulldog	34 Anchor Terrace	1,054 yd
Sutherland	Sutherland Road	1,064 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino's Pizza	Unit 1, Amison Street	539 yd
Ye Olde Chippy	Unit 6 Amison Street	539 yd
The Blue Ocean	341 Weston Coyney Road	762 yd
Fish Lounge	273 Uttoxeter Road	982 yd
Nemo'z Fish & Chips	Unit 3, Anchor Road	983 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	Unit 4 Amison Street		539 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Anchor Road ANCHOR ROAD	grass pitches	802 yd
Normacot Recreation Ground Recreation Road	grass pitches	899 yd
Park Hall Academy CARBERRY WAY	grass pitches	942 yd
Base Body Fitness (Park Hall) PARKHALL BUSINESS VILLAGE PARKHALL BUSINESS VILLAGE PARKHALL ROAD	health and fitness suite	973 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	261.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	23.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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