Willowood Grove, Stoke-on-trent, ST3 6HG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST3 6HG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.1%	51.7%	0.6%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	48.9%	48.3%	-0.6%	49.0%	-0.7%

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 6HG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.1% 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	24.2%	17.7%	-6.5%	37.9%	-20.2%
Married: Opposite sex	59.6%	59.1%	-0.5%	44.2%	14.9%
Separated	2%	2.7%	0.7%	2.2%	0.5%
Divorced	3.5%	9.1%	5.6%	9.1%	0.0%
Widowed	10.6%	11.3%	0.7%	6.1%	5.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	34.2%	36.6%	2.4%	48.4%	-11.8%
Good health	36.5%	38.5%	2.0%	33.6%	4.9%
Fair health	21.9%	18.3%	-3.6%	12.7%	5.6%
Bad health	5.5%	6.1%	0.6%	4.0%	2.1%
Very bad health	1.8%	0.5%	-1.3%	1.2%	-0.7%

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.

In the area around ST3 6HG this area, 37% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	41.4%	37%	-4.4%	18.2%	18.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.6%	9.8%	1.2%	9.6%	0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.6%	9.2%	-3.4%	13.4%	-4.2%
Apprenticeship	3.5%	9.2%	5.7%	5.3%	3.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.6%	16.8%	7.2%	16.9%	-0.1%
Degree or Similar	20.2%	17.9%	-2.3%	33.8%	-15.9%
Other	4%	0%	-4.0%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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)
Other Black	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	99.5%	98.6%	-0.9%	81.4%	17.2%
Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.6%	-1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.2% 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	100%	96.2%	-3.8%	83.2%	13.0%
European Union	0%	2.4%	2.4%	6.1%	-3.7%
Africa	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	100%	96.2%	-3.8%	83.2%	13.0%
10+ Years	0%	1.9%	1.9%	9.8%	-7.9%
5-10 Years	0%	1.9%	1.9%	2.9%	-1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.1%	76.7%	-0.6%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Poland	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
Central and South America	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
No passport held	21.6%	13.5%	8.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.9%	37.2%	-2.3%
Christian	59%	46.2%	12.8%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Willowood Grove Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willowood Grove was 432.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 391.2% higher than the Meir Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Willowood Grove has the 2nd highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Meir Park and the 22nd highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,400

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in ST3 6HG, 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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 4/10 (below 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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Willowood Grove are based on 7 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 Willowood Grove, Stoke-on-trent, ST3 6HG

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST3 6HG

Average Price
£187,351

Semi-Detached
£180,852

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£206,847

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Willowood Grove

Average Price
£199,778

Semi-Detached
£197,442

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£213,795

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Willowood GroveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11 Willowood Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2025-09-05	£175,000
5 Willowood Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2022-06-24	£218,450
5 Willowood Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£112,500	2014-08-27	£188,300
9 Willowood Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£95,000	2012-09-24	£169,886
6 Willowood Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£59,950	2001-08-24	£213,795

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST3 6HG

Employment

ST3 6HG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 6HG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	81
Full-Time Employee	53
Part-Time Employee	21
Self-Employed	10
Other	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Looking after home or family	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Manufacturing	12
Human health and social work activities	12
Education	10
Construction	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Transport and storage	5
Other	4
Information and communication	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Administrative and support service activities	1

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	5,403 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Crescent Academy Pinewood Crescent , Meir ST3 6HZ	3out of 4	501 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sandon Primary Academy Normacot Grange Road , Meir ST3 7AW	4out of 4	904 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Augustine's Catholic Academy Sandon Road , Meir ST3 7DF	3out of 4	1,313 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's CofE (A) Primary School School Lane , Caverswall ST11 9EN	2out of 4	1,400 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Springcroft Primary School Grindley Lane , Blythe Bridge ST11 9JS	3out of 4	1,506 yd	Community school	No	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	2out of 4	2,014 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Blythe Bridge High School Cheadle Road , Blythe Bridge ST11 9PW	3out of 4	2,367 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Discovery Academy Discovery Drive , Bentilee ST2 0GA	3out of 4	4,247 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic Academy Longton Hall Road , Longton ST3 2NJ	3out of 4	4,370 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3JD	3out of 4	5,228 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kinetic Academy Meir Youth Cafe , Sandon Road ST3 7DJ	- not rated	983 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Portland School and Specialist College Uttoxeter Road , Blythe Bridge ST11 9JG	3out of 4	1,117 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Abbey Hill School and College Box Lane , Meir ST3 5PP	3out of 4	1,532 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Intuition Holistic Education 020 , Rosslyn Road ST3 4JD	- not rated	3,210 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	4,103 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Blue Tiffin	1003 Uttoxeter Road	248 yd
The Crescent Cafe Bar	Crescent Childrens Centre, Pinewood Crescent	435 yd
Tesco Customer Cafe	Lysander Road	538 yd
On the Run	81-85 Stansmore Road	818 yd
Angelstone Gems	1 Cornelious Street	1,084 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Catchems Corner	1161 Uttoxeter Road		184 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Food Zone	40 Stansmore Road	825 yd
Lucky House	34 Stansmore Road	864 yd
Caprinos Pizza	81 Weston Road	1,017 yd
Chopstick House	87 Weston Road	1,028 yd
Phillys Fried Chicken	39 Weston Road	1,052 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Lysander Road	293 yd
Aldi	Whittle Road	555 yd
The Co-Operative Food	62 Weston Road	1,068 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Crescent Academy PINEWOOD CRESCENT	grass pitches	648 yd
Normacot Grange Lysander Road	grass pitches	737 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	100.0%

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