Yarnfield Close is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST3 6RR 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 Yarnfield Close, Stoke-on-trent, ST3 6RR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST3 6AR, ST3 5PQ, ST3 5SP, ST3 6AS, ST3 6AL, ST3 6AN, ST3 6AH, ST3 6BU, ST3 6JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST3 6RR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 52.1% | 4.6% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 52.5% | 47.9% | -4.6% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 | 29.4% | 34.5% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 48.1% | -6.3% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 9.5% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 4.9% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 48.1% | 38.7% | -9.4% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 35.4% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 17% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 7.5% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 16.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.6% | 24.5% | -10.1% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 12.8% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 14.3% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 8.7% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 19.6% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 16.2% | -0.7% | 33.8% | -17.6% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.8% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.8% | 95.4% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 97.2% | 95.4% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 95.4% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 25.2% | 13.5% | 11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Yarnfield Close was 41.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.8% lower than the Meir Hay North, Parkhall & Weston Coyney average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Yarnfield Close has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Meir Hay North, Parkhall & Weston Coyney and the 171st lowest crime rate of 842 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Yarnfield Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-09-03 | £207,300 |
| 14 Yarnfield Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-02-24 | £164,024 |
| 14 Yarnfield Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-02-24 | £154,848 |
| 17 Yarnfield Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-06-24 | £247,874 |
| 37 Yarnfield Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-12-17 | £192,557 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meir Nursery School George Avenue , Meir ST3 6DQ | - not rated | 720 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Nursery School Harrowby Road , Meir ST3 7AN | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Nursery School Queensberry Road , Longton ST3 1QZ | - not rated | 1,599 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowcroft Nursery School Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3DY | - not rated | 3,763 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blurton Nursery School Poplar Drive , Blurton ST3 3AZ | - not rated | 4,189 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meir Primary School Colclough Road , Meir ST3 6DJ | - not rated | 540 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Junior School Meir Road , Normacot ST3 7JG | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Junior School Meir Road , Normacot ST3 7JG | - not rated | 789 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Junior Academy Princess Drive , Weston Coyney ST3 6NG | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Coyney Junior School Princess Drive , Weston Coyney ST3 6NG | - not rated | 892 yd | Community school | 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 | 337 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longton High School Box Lane , Meir ST3 5PR | - not rated | 510 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandon Business and Enterprise College Sandon Road , Meir ST3 7DF | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Meridian Academy Sandon Road , Meir ST3 7DF | 3out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edensor Technology College Greendock Street , Longton ST3 2NA | - not rated | 2,846 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 333 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hill Academy & College Box Lane , Meir ST3 5PP | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hill School and College Box Lane , Meir ST3 5PP | - not rated | 511 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kinetic Academy Meir Youth Cafe , Sandon Road ST3 7DJ | - not rated | 547 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| REACH Academy Chelson Street , ST3 1PT | - not rated | 1,977 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelstone Gems | 1 Cornelious Street | 221 yd | |
| The Douglas MacMillan Shop | 741-749 Uttoxeter Road | 362 yd | |
| The Hilltop Cafe | Meir Community Education Centre, Pickford Place | 545 yd | |
| KFC | 21 Pickford Place | 547 yd | |
| On the Run | 81-85 Stansmore Road | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ron's & Tom's Bar & Café | 751 Uttoxeter Road | 362 yd | |
| Swiftys Microbar | Former Meir Library, Sandon Road | 536 yd | |
| Meir Royal British Legion Club | 195/197 Meir Road | 795 yd | |
| Catchems Corner | 1161 Uttoxeter Road | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jade Palace | 86 Weston Road | 127 yd | |
| Chopstick House | 87 Weston Road | 185 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | 81 Weston Road | 201 yd | |
| Bun That | 68 Weston Road | 220 yd | |
| Kayleigh's Kitchen | 78 Weston Road | 220 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | 62 Weston Road | 220 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Foley Football Club Whitcombe Road | grass pitches | 399 yd |
| Whitcombe Playing Fields FOLEY FOOTBALL CLUB FOLEY FOOTBALL CLUB WHITCOMBE ROAD | grass pitches | 430 yd |
| Abbey Hill Performing Arts College BOX LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 510 yd |
| Meir Fitness Centre (Closed) Pickford Place | health and fitness suite | 549 yd |
| Alexandra Junior School MEIR ROAD | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| Weston Coyney Junior School Princess Drive | grass pitches | 873 yd |
| The Crescent Academy PINEWOOD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,002 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 | 2.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 2.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 2.7% |
| 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 | 51.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.28 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.28 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.