Orion Street is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST6 1PB is located in the Ford Green & Smallthorne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stoke-on-Trent North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orion Street, Stoke-on-trent, ST6 1PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST6 1NZ, ST6 1PD, ST6 1PA, ST6 1NX, ST6 1JE, ST6 1PE, ST6 1RB, ST6 1LA, ST6 1JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST6 1PB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 51.6% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.1% | 48.4% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around ST6 1PB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.5% | 49% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.2% | 27% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -17.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 11% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 9.5% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 | 42.5% | 42.7% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 32.8% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 13.3% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 9.6% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 5.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 37.5% | 22.1% | -15.4% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 13% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 16% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 7.6% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 14.1% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 24% | 11.3% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.2% | 86.7% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 5.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 95% | 87.9% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 87.6% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 76.7% | -9.4% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 25.2% | 13.5% | 11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orion Street was 195.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 173.2% higher than the Baddeley, Milton & Norton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orion Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Baddeley, Milton & Norton and the 169th highest crime rate of 842 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 123.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Orion Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2024-10-16 | £41,781 |
| 8 Orion Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2023-11-24 | £78,453 |
| 18 Orion Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £91,795 | 2022-11-18 | £98,849 |
| 19 Orion Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2021-04-16 | £78,384 |
| 6 Orion Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2021-03-17 | £70,531 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanfield Nursery School Dolly's Lane , Burslem ST6 7AW | - not rated | 1,333 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnwood Nursery School Chell Heath Road , Chell Heath ST6 6PB | - not rated | 2,190 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood and Broom Community Nursery School Northwood Park Road , Hanley ST1 6QU | - not rated | 2,615 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Nursery School Northwood Park Road , Hanley ST1 6QU | - not rated | 2,615 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hulton Nursery School Abbey Road , ST2 8AX | - not rated | 3,025 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Ford Academy Brownley Road , Smallthorne ST6 1PY | 4out of 4 | 584 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Ford Primary School Brownley Road , Smallthorne ST6 1PY | - not rated | 584 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smallthorne Primary School Chetwynd Street , Smallthorne ST6 1PR | - not rated | 588 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smallthorne Primary Academy Chetwynd Street , Smallthorne ST6 1PR | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jackfield Infant School Jackfield Street , Burslem ST6 1ET | - not rated | 697 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Studio College for Manufacturing and Design Engineering Moorland Road , Burslem ST6 1JJ | - not rated | 648 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Studio College for Construction and Building Excellence A Block , Moorland Road ST6 1JJ | - not rated | 650 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood Engineering College High Lane , Burslem ST6 7AB | - not rated | 1,114 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood Academy High Lane , Burslem ST6 7AB | 3out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holden Lane High School Specialist Sports College Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6LG | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 4,230 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 5,211 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 5,211 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Valiant School May Street , Burslem ST6 1EL | - not rated | 659 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundation Bridge Academy Stoke-on-Trent College, Burslem Campus B Block , Moorland Road ST6 1JJ | - not rated | 733 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Groundwork West Midlands (Stoke-On-Trent & Staffs) Groundwork Enterprise Centre , Albany Works ST6 1EB | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alpha Learning Staffordshire Hobson Street , Burslem ST6 2AW | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Road Academy North Road , Cobridge ST6 2BP | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Moorland Service Station, Moorland Road | 486 yd | |
| Subway | Moorland Service Station, Moorland Road | 486 yd | |
| Greggs | Moorland Service Station, Moorland Road | 486 yd | |
| Fuji's | 139 Ford Green Road | 544 yd | |
| Ford Green Hall | Ford Green Road | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forresters Arms | Ford Green Road | 237 yd | |
| The White Hart | 37 Ford Green Road | 237 yd | |
| Kings Head | 101 Ford Green Road | 347 yd | |
| Norton Sports | Norton Cricket Club, Community Drive | 366 yd | |
| The Green Star | Esperanto Way | 422 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivs | 81 Ford Green Road | 222 yd | |
| Adils Kebabish | 29 Ford Green Road | 222 yd | |
| Evergreen Chinese Takeaway | 59 Ford Green Road | 222 yd | |
| Kebab Range | 57 Ford Green Road | 222 yd | |
| Space Chef Ltd | 67-69 Ford Green Road | 238 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods Ltd | 113-117 Ford Green Road | 565 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norton Cricket Club & Miners Welfare Institute COMMUNITY DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 430 yd |
| New Ford Academy BROWNLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| Stoke On Trent College (Burslem Campus) (Closed) Burslem Campus Burslem Campus Moorland Road | 647 yd | |
| Sandbach Road Sandbach Road | grass pitches | 1,021 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.