Farmwood Close is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST3 6ED is located in the Meir North 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 Farmwood Close, Stoke-on-trent, ST3 6ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST3 6FF, ST3 6DT, ST3 6EB, ST3 6DS, ST3 6FA, ST3 6HY, ST3 6DR, ST3 6DX, ST3 6JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST3 6ED is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.3% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50% | 49.7% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around ST3 6ED, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.2% | 55.6% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.5% | 23.9% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -20.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 11.2% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 3.9% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 41.1% | 47% | 5.9% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 32.4% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 13.9% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 4.5% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49.3% | 21.6% | -27.7% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 11.8% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 19.6% | 9.2% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.9% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 17.6% | 11.3% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.3% | 20.6% | 14.3% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.9% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 1.7% | -2.5% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 92.2% | 91.7% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
In this area, 91.2% 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 | 94.8% | 91.2% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 5.6% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 90.9% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 5.6% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.3% | 76.7% | -19.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 36.1% | 13.5% | 22.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.7% | 37.2% | 24.5% |
| Christian | 30.3% | 46.2% | -15.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farmwood Close was 79.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.3% higher than the Meir Hay North, Parkhall & Weston Coyney average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farmwood Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Meir Hay North, Parkhall & Weston Coyney and the 370th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Farmwood Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2024-03-11 | £150,975 |
| 38 Farmwood Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £41,000 | 2018-12-03 | £51,409 |
| 15 Farmwood Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2018-02-16 | £151,346 |
| 13 Farmwood Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2016-04-04 | £106,885 |
| 6 Farmwood Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £27,333 | 2015-11-30 | £38,493 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Education | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 4,799 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Crescent Academy Pinewood Crescent , Meir ST3 6HZ | 3out of 4 | 454 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Junior Academy Princess Drive , Weston Coyney ST3 6NG | 2out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandon Primary Academy Normacot Grange Road , Meir ST3 7AW | 4out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Junior School Meir Road , Normacot ST3 7JG | 2out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Academy Sandon Road , Meir ST3 7DF | 3out of 4 | 1,310 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 | 1,920 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blythe Bridge High School Cheadle Road , Blythe Bridge ST11 9PW | 3out of 4 | 2,877 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Discovery Academy Discovery Drive , Bentilee ST2 0GA | 3out of 4 | 3,647 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Academy Longton Hall Road , Longton ST3 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 3,913 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3JD | 3out of 4 | 4,966 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinetic Academy Meir Youth Cafe , Sandon Road ST3 7DJ | - not rated | 765 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hill School and College Box Lane , Meir ST3 5PP | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland School and Specialist College Uttoxeter Road , Blythe Bridge ST11 9JG | 3out of 4 | 1,676 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Intuition Holistic Education 020 , Rosslyn Road ST3 4JD | - not rated | 2,793 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Draycott Moor College Draycott Old Road , Draycott-in-the-Moors ST11 9AH | - not rated | 4,612 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| On the Run | 81-85 Stansmore Road | 243 yd | |
| The Crescent Cafe Bar | Crescent Childrens Centre, Pinewood Crescent | 302 yd | |
| Blue Tiffin | 1003 Uttoxeter Road | 514 yd | |
| Angelstone Gems | 1 Cornelious Street | 660 yd | |
| The Douglas MacMillan Shop | 741-749 Uttoxeter Road | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catchems Corner | 1161 Uttoxeter Road | 556 yd | |
| Ron's & Tom's Bar & Café | 751 Uttoxeter Road | 813 yd | |
| Swiftys Microbar | Former Meir Library, Sandon Road | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Zone | 40 Stansmore Road | 247 yd | |
| Lucky House | 34 Stansmore Road | 260 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | 81 Weston Road | 576 yd | |
| Chopstick House | 87 Weston Road | 579 yd | |
| New Jade Palace | 86 Weston Road | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | 62 Weston Road | 644 yd | |
| Tesco | Lysander Road | 881 yd | |
| Aldi | Whittle Road | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Crescent Academy PINEWOOD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 414 yd |
| Foley Football Club Whitcombe Road | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| Whitcombe Playing Fields FOLEY FOOTBALL CLUB FOLEY FOOTBALL CLUB WHITCOMBE ROAD | grass pitches | 917 yd |
| Meir Fitness Centre (Closed) Pickford Place | health and fitness suite | 1,014 yd |
| Weston Coyney Junior School Princess Drive | grass pitches | 1,061 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 | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 26.29 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 26.29 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 2.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 2.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 4.33 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.