Cross Street is in Weston Coyney, Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST3 6QS is located in the Meir Hay North, Parkhall & Weston Coyney electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stoke-on-Trent South. This postcode has been in use since 2010-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cross Street, Weston Coyney, Stoke-on-trent, ST3 6QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST3 6PU, ST3 6RB, ST3 6QX, ST3 6RD, ST3 6PT, ST3 6RE, ST3 6RF, ST3 6QU, ST3 6QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST3 6QS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.6% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49% | 49.4% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 6QS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% 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 | 39.3% | 46.5% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 36.5% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 9.4% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 44.1% | 43.7% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 35.8% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 14% | 14.1% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 4.4% | -3.8% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.7% | 23.6% | -14.1% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 11% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23% | 17.8% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 7.9% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 18.3% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 19.6% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.9% | 93.2% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 94.6% | 94.4% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 94% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.2% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 25.1% | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Street was 86.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.5% higher than the Longton & Meir Hay South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cross Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Longton & Meir Hay South and the 391st lowest crime rate of 842 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Cross Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-01-17 | £224,406 |
| 15A Cross Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-09-24 | £228,562 |
| 11 Cross Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2021-03-26 | £231,013 |
| 1 Cross Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2020-09-16 | £251,885 |
| 7 Cross Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2020-08-24 | £218,073 |
ST3 6QS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 160 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meir Nursery School George Avenue , Meir ST3 6DQ | - not rated | 2,284 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Nursery School Queensberry Road , Longton ST3 1QZ | - not rated | 2,827 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Nursery School Harrowby Road , Meir ST3 7AN | - not rated | 2,996 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentilee Nursery School Dawlish Drive , Bentilee ST2 0HW | - not rated | 3,439 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Nursery School Werrington Road , Bucknall ST2 9AS | - not rated | 4,832 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Infant Academy West Street , Weston Coyney ST3 6PT | 3out of 4 | 182 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Heights Infant School West Street , Weston Coyney ST3 6PT | - not rated | 182 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hall Primary School Carberry Way , Weston Coyney ST3 5QU | - not rated | 921 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hall Academy Carberry Way , Weston Coyney ST3 5QU | - not rated | 921 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Junior Academy Princess Drive , Weston Coyney ST3 6NG | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams Weston Road , ST3 6AP | - not rated | 1,616 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longton High School Box Lane , Meir ST3 5PR | - not rated | 1,992 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Discovery Academy Discovery Drive , Bentilee ST2 0GA | 2out of 4 | 2,195 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandon Business and Enterprise College Sandon Road , Meir ST3 7DF | - not rated | 3,249 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Meridian Academy Sandon Road , Meir ST3 7DF | 3out of 4 | 3,433 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan House School 207/209 Weston Road , Weston Coyney ST3 6AT | - not rated | 1,574 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hill Academy & College Box Lane , Meir ST3 5PP | 3out of 4 | 2,007 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hill School and College Box Lane , Meir ST3 5PP | - not rated | 2,007 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kinetic Academy Meir Youth Cafe , Sandon Road ST3 7DJ | - not rated | 2,453 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| REACH Academy Chelson Street , ST3 1PT | - not rated | 2,887 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Coyney Private Club | Caverswall Road | 481 yd | |
| Caverswall Cricket Club | Caverswall Road | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Coyney Oatcakes | 12 New Kingsway | 798 yd | |
| Chilli Rocks | 8 New Kingsway | 798 yd | |
| Kingsway Fish Bar | 6 New Kingsway | 798 yd | |
| Full Chef | 19-21 New Kingsway | 798 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co- Operative | New Kingsway | 798 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Caverswall Cricket Club CAVERSWALL ROAD | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Park Hall Academy CARBERRY WAY | grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Weston Coyney Junior School Princess Drive | grass pitches | 1,034 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 | 67.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 319 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 288.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.