Grangewood Avenue, Stoke-on-trent, ST3 7BJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST3 7BJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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	49.4%	48.3%	-1.1%	51.0%	-2.7%
Male	50.6%	51.7%	1.1%	49.0%	2.7%

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 7BJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.9% 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	23.9%	29.4%	5.5%	37.9%	-8.5%
Married: Opposite sex	61.5%	55.9%	-5.6%	44.2%	11.7%
Separated	2.9%	2.4%	-0.5%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	4.9%	6.6%	1.7%	9.1%	-2.5%
Widowed	6.8%	5.7%	-1.1%	6.1%	-0.4%

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	36.8%	41.1%	4.3%	48.4%	-7.3%
Good health	35.9%	35.7%	-0.2%	33.6%	2.1%
Fair health	20.8%	17%	-3.8%	12.7%	4.3%
Bad health	4.8%	5%	0.2%	4.0%	1.0%
Very bad health	1.7%	1.2%	-0.5%	1.2%	0.0%

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	28.3%	17.6%	-10.7%	18.2%	-0.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.2%	8.1%	-3.1%	9.6%	-1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.3%	14.8%	5.5%	13.4%	1.4%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	7.6%	4.2%	5.3%	2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.1%	20.5%	6.4%	16.9%	3.6%
Degree or Similar	26.8%	25.7%	-1.1%	33.8%	-8.1%
Other	6.8%	5.7%	-1.1%	2.8%	2.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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 Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	97.4%	96.3%	-1.1%	81.4%	14.9%
Arab	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.6%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.3% 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	98.3%	98.3%	0.0%	83.2%	15.1%
European Union	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	1.7%	0.8%	5.6%	-3.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.3%	98.3%	0.0%	83.2%	15.1%
10+ Years	0%	1.2%	1.2%	9.8%	-8.6%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.7%	76.7%	5.0%
Southern Asia	0.8%	1.2%	-0.4%
No passport held	17.4%	13.5%	3.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.7%	37.2%	-6.5%
Christian	60.2%	46.2%	14.0%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Muslim	2.5%	6.5%	-4.0%
Other religion	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Not answered	4.1%	6.0%	-1.9%

Safety

Is Grangewood Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grangewood Avenue was 74.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.3% lower than the Meir Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Grangewood Avenue has the 7th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Meir Park and the 334th lowest crime rate of 842 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.3%.

🔎 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 7BJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 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 - 3/10 (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) - 7/10 (above 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) - 6/10 (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 Grangewood Avenue are based on 13 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 Grangewood Avenue, Stoke-on-trent, ST3 7BJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST3 7BJ

Average Price
£175,928

Semi-Detached
£175,928

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Grangewood Avenue

Average Price
£177,985

Semi-Detached
£177,985

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Grangewood AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Grangewood Avenue, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£145,000	2024-06-21	£152,215
6 Grangewood Avenue, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2021-11-19	£163,384
4 Grangewood Avenue, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£115,000	2019-08-30	£159,049
4 Grangewood Avenue, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£112,000	2017-11-29	£162,197
3 Grangewood Avenue, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£93,500	2016-03-23	£149,489

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST3 7BJ

Employment

ST3 7BJ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	86
Retired	61
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	5
Student (economically inactive)	5
Looking after home or family	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	20
Manufacturing	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Construction	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Education	10
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Other	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Transport and storage	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Grange Nursery School Harrowby Road , Meir ST3 7AN	- not rated	748 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Meir Nursery School George Avenue , Meir ST3 6DQ	- not rated	1,576 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westfield Nursery School Queensberry Road , Longton ST3 1QZ	- not rated	2,304 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Meadowcroft Nursery School Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3DY	- not rated	3,661 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blurton Nursery School Poplar Drive , Blurton ST3 3AZ	- not rated	4,283 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Augustine's RC (A) Primary School Sandon Road , Meir ST3 7DF	- not rated	778 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Augustine's Catholic Academy Sandon Road , Meir ST3 7DF	3out of 4	778 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sandon Primary Academy Normacot Grange Road , Meir ST3 7AW	4out of 4	795 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sandon Primary School Normacot Grange Road , Meir ST3 7AW	- not rated	795 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Matthews CofE (A) Primary School Lightwood Road , Rough Close ST3 7NE	- not rated	1,209 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sandon Business and Enterprise College Sandon Road , Meir ST3 7DF	- not rated	651 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Meridian Academy Sandon Road , Meir ST3 7DF	3out of 4	1,072 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Longton High School Box Lane , Meir ST3 5PR	- not rated	1,993 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams Weston Road , ST3 6AP	- not rated	2,178 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Blythe Bridge High School Cheadle Road , Blythe Bridge ST11 9PW	3out of 4	3,335 yd	Academy converter	No	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	1,312 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Abbey Hill Academy & College Box Lane , Meir ST3 5PP	3out of 4	1,980 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Abbey Hill School and College Box Lane , Meir ST3 5PP	- not rated	1,980 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Portland School and Specialist College Uttoxeter Road , Blythe Bridge ST11 9JG	- not rated	2,177 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rowan House School 207/209 Weston Road , Weston Coyney ST3 6AT	- not rated	2,178 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
McDonalds	Lysander Road		853 yd
Alisha Lounge Bar & Grill	Hilderstone Road		1,070 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Saracens Head	Sandon Road		141 yd
Potters Bar	Lysander Road		853 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jimmys	231 Sandon Road	141 yd
Fishy Business	Unit 4, Lysander Road	853 yd
Hilltop Cottage	Mill House, Hilderstone Road	925 yd
Meir Pizza Grill	Unit 2, 90 Sandon Road	1,044 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sandon Primary Academy Normacot Grange Road	grass pitches, swimming pool	617 yd
Ormiston Meridian Academy SANDON ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	728 yd
St. Augustines Catholic Academy SANDON ROAD	grass pitches	776 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	80.0%
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	20.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	14.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	15.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	34.86 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	34.86 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	2.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	5.77 Mbit/s

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