Common Lane is in Rough Close, Stoke-On-Trent and in Stafford district. ST3 7PF is located in the Fulford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stone. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Common Lane, Rough Close, Stoke-on-trent, ST3 7PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST3 7PQ, ST3 7PE, ST3 7PG, ST3 7UY, ST3 7PD, ST3 7ND, ST3 7PA, ST3 7PU, ST3 7PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST3 7PF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 51.4% | 4.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 53.2% | 48.6% | -4.6% | 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 vicinity of ST3 7PF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.4% 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 | 24% | 21.7% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -16.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.3% | 62.4% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 18.2% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 8% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.8% | 45.8% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 39.4% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 11.1% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 17% | 15.2% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 10.6% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 10.6% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 7.6% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 15.6% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.7% | 37.6% | 2.9% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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 | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.8% | 93.9% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 94.5% | 92.3% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 92.3% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.3% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.2% | 37.2% | -13.0% |
| Christian | 69.7% | 46.2% | 23.5% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Common Lane was 62.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.4% higher than the Fulford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Common Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Fulford and the 164th highest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Roofs Common Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £342,500 | 2024-05-02 | £368,239 |
| Valldemosa Common Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-02-01 | £373,310 |
| Valldemosa Common Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-03-31 | £213,745 |
| West Winds Common Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2022-10-18 | £419,060 |
| Marlboro Common Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2021-11-26 | £277,601 |
ST3 7PF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 7PF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 105 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthews Church of England Academy St Matthew's Ce Academy, Lightwood Road , Rough Close ST3 7NE | 3out of 4 | 282 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meir Heath Academy Golborn Avenue , Meir Heath ST3 7JQ | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Academy Sandon Road , Meir ST3 7DF | 3out of 4 | 1,745 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandon Primary Academy Normacot Grange Road , Meir ST3 7AW | 4out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Junior School Meir Road , Normacot ST3 7JG | 2out of 4 | 2,606 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Meridian Academy Sandon Road , Meir ST3 7DF | 2out of 4 | 1,745 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blythe Bridge High School Cheadle Road , Blythe Bridge ST11 9PW | 3out of 4 | 3,808 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3JD | 3out of 4 | 4,249 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Academy Longton Hall Road , Longton ST3 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 4,539 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinetic Academy Meir Youth Cafe , Sandon Road ST3 7DJ | - not rated | 2,311 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 |
| Abbey Hill School and College Box Lane , Meir ST3 5PP | 3out of 4 | 2,941 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Intuition Holistic Education 020 , Rosslyn Road ST3 4JD | - not rated | 3,466 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemball School Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3JD | 3out of 4 | 4,249 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alisha Lounge Bar & Grill | Hilderstone Road | 99 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill Inn | Hilderstone Road | 283 yd | |
| The Swynnerton Arms | Windmill Hill | 500 yd | |
| Meir Heath Cricket Club | Meir Heath Cricket Club, Willow Lane | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Cottage | Mill House, Hilderstone Road | 174 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meir Heath Cricket Club Willow Lane | grass pitches | 1,069 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 67.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.