Saffron Close, Stoke-on-trent, ST3 7FB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST3 7FB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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	51.6%	49.7%	-1.9%	51.0%	-1.3%
Male	48.4%	50.3%	1.9%	49.0%	1.3%

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 7FB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.9% 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	28.1%	22.4%	-5.7%	37.9%	-15.5%
Married: Opposite sex	64.6%	67.9%	3.3%	44.2%	23.7%
Separated	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.2%	-1.5%
Divorced	2.1%	2.1%	0.0%	9.1%	-7.0%
Widowed	5.3%	6.9%	1.6%	6.1%	0.8%

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	50.4%	48.8%	-1.6%	48.4%	0.4%
Good health	33.1%	35.6%	2.5%	33.6%	2.0%
Fair health	12.3%	11.7%	-0.6%	12.7%	-1.0%
Bad health	2.9%	2.7%	-0.2%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	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	18.6%	16.7%	-1.9%	18.2%	-1.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.9%	8%	-2.9%	9.6%	-1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.9%	15.6%	-3.3%	13.4%	2.2%
Apprenticeship	2.5%	5.2%	2.7%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.7%	18.4%	4.7%	16.9%	1.5%
Degree or Similar	33.7%	35.1%	1.4%	33.8%	1.3%
Other	1.8%	1%	-0.8%	2.8%	-1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	7.3%	6.6%	-0.7%	3.1%	3.5%
Pakistani	0.9%	3%	2.1%	2.7%	0.3%
Other Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.5%	-1.9%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.0%	-0.1%
Other Black	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	89.7%	88%	-1.7%	81.4%	6.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91% 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	93.3%	91%	-2.3%	83.2%	7.8%
European Union	0.9%	2.1%	1.2%	6.1%	-4.0%
Africa	1.8%	2.1%	0.3%	2.7%	-0.6%
Middle East and Asia	2.6%	4.2%	1.6%	5.6%	-1.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.5%	0.6%	-0.9%	1.3%	-0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93%	90.7%	-2.3%	83.2%	7.5%
10+ Years	0%	7.8%	7.8%	9.8%	-2.0%
5-10 Years	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.2%	-1.0%
Less than 2 years	6.2%	0%	-6.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94.3%	76.7%	17.6%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	4.8%	13.5%	-8.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	22.5%	37.2%	-14.7%
Christian	62.6%	46.2%	16.4%
Hindu	5.1%	1.7%	3.4%
Muslim	4.2%	6.5%	-2.3%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Saffron Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Saffron Close was 52.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.4% lower than the Meir Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Saffron Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Meir Park and the 233rd lowest crime rate of 842 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.1%.

🔎 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 7FB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 1/10 (very 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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Saffron Close are based on 31 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 Saffron Close, Stoke-on-trent, ST3 7FB

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST3 7FB

Average Price
£279,267

Semi-Detached
£249,912

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£282,529

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Saffron Close

Average Price
£285,876

Semi-Detached
£250,423

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£288,321

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Saffron CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Saffron Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2025-11-11	£291,667
7 Saffron Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2021-04-01	£203,767
17 Saffron Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£178,000	2018-08-31	£239,615
4 Saffron Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£243,000	2017-09-01	£338,845
17 Saffron Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2015-05-19	£243,274

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST3 7FB

Employment

ST3 7FB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 7FB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	102
Full-Time Employee	90
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	29
Student (economically inactive)	12
Looking after home or family	10
Other	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	37
Human health and social work activities	30
Construction	17
Financial and insurance activities	16
Manufacturing	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Education	9
Information and communication	7
Transport and storage	6
Other	5
Real estate activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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	1,056 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Meir Nursery School George Avenue , Meir ST3 6DQ	- not rated	1,631 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westfield Nursery School Queensberry Road , Longton ST3 1QZ	- not rated	2,845 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Meadowcroft Nursery School Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3DY	- not rated	4,263 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blurton Nursery School Poplar Drive , Blurton ST3 3AZ	- not rated	4,886 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sandon Primary Academy Normacot Grange Road , Meir ST3 7AW	4out of 4	993 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sandon Primary School Normacot Grange Road , Meir ST3 7AW	- not rated	993 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Meir Heath Academy Golborn Avenue , Meir Heath ST3 7JQ	3out of 4	1,010 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Meir Heath Primary School Golborn Avenue , Meir Heath ST3 7JQ	- not rated	1,010 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Augustine's RC (A) Primary School Sandon Road , Meir ST3 7DF	- not rated	1,228 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	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	1,173 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Meridian Academy Sandon Road , Meir ST3 7DF	3out of 4	1,665 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Longton High School Box Lane , Meir ST3 5PR	- not rated	2,365 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams Weston Road , ST3 6AP	- not rated	2,446 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Blythe Bridge High School Cheadle Road , Blythe Bridge ST11 9PW	3out of 4	2,837 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	1,618 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Portland School and Specialist College Uttoxeter Road , Blythe Bridge ST11 9JG	- not rated	1,781 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Portland School Uttoxeter Road , Blythe Bridge ST11 9JG	1out of 4	1,881 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Abbey Hill Academy & College Box Lane , Meir ST3 5PP	3out of 4	2,353 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Abbey Hill School and College Box Lane , Meir ST3 5PP	- not rated	2,353 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	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		453 yd
Alisha Lounge Bar & Grill	Hilderstone Road		1,016 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Potters Bar	Lysander Road	453 yd
Saracens Head	Sandon Road	698 yd
The Windmill Inn	Hilderstone Road	959 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fishy Business	Unit 4, Lysander Road	453 yd
Jimmys	231 Sandon Road	698 yd
Hilltop Cottage	Mill House, Hilderstone Road	858 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aldi	Whittle Road		1,053 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Normacot Grange Lysander Road	grass pitches	900 yd
Sandon Primary Academy Normacot Grange Road	grass pitches, swimming pool	946 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

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	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	46.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

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