Cottage Close, Stoke-on-trent, ST3 7FT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST3 7FT has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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	46.2%	47.2%	1.0%	51.0%	-3.8%
Male	53.8%	52.8%	-1.0%	49.0%	3.8%

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 7FT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.3% 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	34.7%	30.2%	-4.5%	37.9%	-7.7%
Married: Opposite sex	52.1%	53.3%	1.2%	44.2%	9.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.3%	1.5%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.1%	1.7%
Separated	3.3%	3.1%	-0.2%	2.2%	0.9%
Divorced	7.9%	7.1%	-0.8%	9.1%	-2.0%
Widowed	2.1%	2.7%	0.6%	6.1%	-3.4%

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	44.1%	44.9%	0.8%	48.4%	-3.5%
Good health	35.5%	36.2%	0.7%	33.6%	2.6%
Fair health	12.7%	14.6%	1.9%	12.7%	1.9%
Bad health	4.7%	3.7%	-1.0%	4.0%	-0.3%
Very bad health	3%	0.7%	-2.3%	1.2%	-0.5%

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.

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 22%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	22.7%	17.2%	-5.5%	18.2%	-1.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.4%	10.6%	-6.8%	9.6%	1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.4%	17.2%	-2.2%	13.4%	3.8%
Apprenticeship	4.1%	8.4%	4.3%	5.3%	3.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.9%	22%	5.1%	16.9%	5.1%
Degree or Similar	14.5%	22%	7.5%	33.8%	-11.8%
Other	5%	2.6%	-2.4%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.1%	-1.1%
Indian	1.3%	3.3%	2.0%	3.1%	0.2%
Pakistani	2.7%	7%	4.3%	2.7%	4.3%
Other Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.5%	-1.8%
Black Caribbean	1.3%	0.3%	-1.0%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0%	2%	2.0%	0.5%	1.5%
Mixed White and Asian	2%	0%	-2.0%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	1%	0.7%	0.9%	0.1%
White	88.6%	78.5%	-10.1%	81.4%	-2.9%
Arab	0%	4.3%	4.3%	0.6%	3.7%
Other	1.3%	2.3%	1.0%	1.6%	0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94.3%	88.3%	-6.0%	83.2%	5.1%
European Union	0.3%	2.3%	2.0%	6.1%	-3.8%
Africa	1.3%	3.7%	2.4%	2.7%	1.0%
Middle East and Asia	4%	4%	0.0%	5.6%	-1.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94%	88%	-6.0%	83.2%	4.8%
10+ Years	0.3%	8.3%	8.0%	9.8%	-1.5%
5-10 Years	0.3%	3%	2.7%	2.9%	0.1%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	4.7%	0%	-4.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.5%	76.7%	-3.2%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
Oceania	1.7%	0.1%	1.6%
No passport held	22.5%	13.5%	9.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.2%	37.2%	-6.0%
Christian	50.8%	46.2%	4.6%
Hindu	2%	1.7%	0.3%
Muslim	12.6%	6.5%	6.1%
Not answered	3.3%	6.0%	-2.7%

Safety

Is Cottage Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cottage Close was 33.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.6% lower than the Dresden & Florence average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Cottage Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Dresden & Florence and the 139th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,700

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in ST3 7FT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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) - 9/10 (very high )
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 Cottage Close are based on 22 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 Cottage Close, Stoke-on-trent, ST3 7FT

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST3 7FT

Average Price
£327,124

Semi-Detached
£276,359

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£333,469

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cottage Close

Average Price
£323,479

Semi-Detached
£307,095

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£326,065

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cottage CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Cottage Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£238,000	2021-04-28	£278,753
3 Cottage Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2017-11-09	£274,522
6 Cottage Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£230,500	2017-02-24	£323,520
10 Cottage Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2016-11-11	£301,352
8 Cottage Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2016-07-29	£365,926

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST3 7FT

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	95
Retired	33
Self-Employed	26
Part-Time Employee	20
Looking after home or family	17
Student (economically inactive)	11
Unemployed	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	37
Manufacturing	19
Human health and social work activities	16
Education	13
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Administrative and support service activities	11
Other	11
Construction	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Real estate activities	3
Information and communication	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	4,643 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Alexandra Junior School Meir Road , Normacot ST3 7JG	2out of 4	440 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Alexandra Infants' School Melville Road , Normacot ST3 4PZ	2out of 4	638 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Augustine's Catholic Academy Sandon Road , Meir ST3 7DF	3out of 4	739 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Belgrave St Bartholomew's Academy Sussex Place , Longton ST3 4TP	4out of 4	812 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sandon Primary Academy Normacot Grange Road , Meir ST3 7AW	4out of 4	1,170 yd	Academy converter	Yes	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	582 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic Academy Longton Hall Road , Longton ST3 2NJ	3out of 4	2,705 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3JD	3out of 4	3,431 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Discovery Academy Discovery Drive , Bentilee ST2 0GA	3out of 4	3,741 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blythe Bridge High School Cheadle Road , Blythe Bridge ST11 9PW	3out of 4	4,113 yd	Foundation school	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	833 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Abbey Hill School and College Box Lane , Meir ST3 5PP	3out of 4	874 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Intuition Holistic Education 020 , Rosslyn Road ST3 4JD	- not rated	1,515 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Portland School and Specialist College Uttoxeter Road , Blythe Bridge ST11 9JG	3out of 4	2,840 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kemball School Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3JD	3out of 4	3,431 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Hilltop Cafe	Meir Community Education Centre, Pickford Place	547 yd
KFC	21 Pickford Place	620 yd
Lilys Desserts	97 Upper Normacot Road	724 yd
Cafe Clock Stoke	95 Upper Normacot Road	727 yd
The Douglas MacMillan Shop	741-749 Uttoxeter Road	753 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Meir Royal British Legion Club	195/197 Meir Road	516 yd
Florence Sports and Social Club	Florence Colliery Social Club, Lightwood Road	712 yd
Swiftys Microbar	Former Meir Library, Sandon Road	733 yd
Ron's & Tom's Bar & Café	751 Uttoxeter Road	753 yd
The New Florence	Sussex Place	891 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Meir Pizza Grill	Unit 2, 90 Sandon Road	601 yd
Broadway Fishbar	30 Sandon Road	677 yd
Meir Chinese Takeaway	20 Sandon Road	677 yd
Hamza's	28 Sandon Road	677 yd
Funky Chicken	17 Sandon Road	684 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-Operative Food	62 Weston Road		934 yd
Al-Madina Superstore	Normacot Road		940 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Alexandra Junior School MEIR ROAD	grass pitches	440 yd
Watery Lane Playing Fields Watery Lane	grass pitches	509 yd
Meir Fitness Centre (Closed) Pickford Place	health and fitness suite	545 yd
Ormiston Meridian Academy SANDON ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	627 yd
St. Augustines Catholic Academy SANDON ROAD	grass pitches	631 yd
Florence Colliery Social Welfare Centre LIGHTWOOD ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	706 yd
Abbey Hill Performing Arts College BOX LANE	grass pitches, swimming pool	849 yd
Normacot Recreation Ground Recreation Road	grass pitches	950 yd
Sandon Primary Academy Normacot Grange Road	grass pitches, swimming pool	955 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	72.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	72.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	72.7%

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	43.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	120.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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