Westport Lake Road, Stoke-on-trent, ST6 4RZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST6 4RZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.1%	51.9%	1.8%	51.0%	0.9%
Male	49.9%	48.1%	-1.8%	49.0%	-0.9%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	25.9%	31.1%	5.2%	37.9%	-6.8%
Married: Opposite sex	55.8%	50.3%	-5.5%	44.2%	6.1%
Separated	3.9%	1.4%	-2.5%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	8%	12.4%	4.4%	9.1%	3.3%
Widowed	6.4%	4.8%	-1.6%	6.1%	-1.3%

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	46.6%	47.7%	1.1%	48.4%	-0.7%
Good health	34.8%	33.8%	-1.0%	33.6%	0.2%
Fair health	12.5%	13.2%	0.7%	12.7%	0.5%
Bad health	4.5%	3.8%	-0.7%	4.0%	-0.2%
Very bad health	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%	1.2%	0.3%

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	26.3%	17.5%	-8.8%	18.2%	-0.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.8%	7.7%	-8.1%	9.6%	-1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.6%	16.8%	1.2%	13.4%	3.4%
Apprenticeship	3.7%	7%	3.3%	5.3%	1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.1%	18%	5.9%	16.9%	1.1%
Degree or Similar	20.1%	30.5%	10.4%	33.8%	-3.3%
Other	6.4%	2.5%	-3.9%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0.7%	1.8%	1.1%	1.1%	0.7%
Chinese	0.5%	0.7%	0.2%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	1.6%	1.5%	-0.1%	3.1%	-1.6%
Pakistani	7.4%	12.3%	4.9%	2.7%	9.6%
Other Asian	2.4%	5.7%	3.3%	1.6%	4.1%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.2%	2%	1.8%	0.8%	1.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.2%	0.4%	-1.8%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	83.8%	74.2%	-9.6%	81.4%	-7.2%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87% 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	93.1%	87%	-6.1%	83.2%	3.8%
European Union	1.3%	2.9%	1.6%	6.1%	-3.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.6%
Africa	0.2%	0.4%	0.2%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	5.3%	9.5%	4.2%	5.6%	3.9%
Oceania	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.9%	86.9%	-6.0%	83.2%	3.7%
10+ Years	0%	9.1%	9.1%	9.8%	-0.7%
5-10 Years	1.5%	1.8%	0.3%	2.9%	-1.1%
2-5 Years	1.8%	0.5%	-1.3%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	3.8%	1.6%	-2.2%	1.9%	-0.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.7%	76.7%	8.0%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
France	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Germany	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Portugal	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Spain	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Romania	0.2%	0.9%	-0.7%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Other Europe	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
North Africa	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
Southern Asia	1.1%	1.2%	-0.1%
No passport held	10.8%	13.5%	-2.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.9%	37.2%	-7.3%
Christian	42.8%	46.2%	-3.4%
Buddhist	1.5%	0.5%	1.0%
Hindu	3.3%	1.7%	1.6%
Muslim	17.5%	6.5%	11.0%
Sikh	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Other religion	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Not answered	3.8%	6.0%	-2.2%

Safety

Is Westport Lake Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westport Lake Road was 157.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.9% lower than the Burslem average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Westport Lake Road has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Burslem and the 224th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£32,200

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in ST6 4RZ, 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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 8/10 (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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 8/10 (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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Westport Lake Road are based on 5 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 Westport Lake Road, Stoke-on-trent, ST6 4RZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST6 4RZ

Average Price
£359,696

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£359,696

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Westport Lake Road

Average Price
£353,610

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£353,610

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Westport Lake Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Westport Lake Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2012-11-09	£268,235
2 Westport Lake Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, a newly built property	£184,995	2005-03-17	£327,250
6 Westport Lake Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, a newly built property	£149,995	2003-07-09	£381,873
8 Westport Lake Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, a newly built property	£169,995	2003-06-30	£439,332
4 Westport Lake Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, a newly built property	£124,995	2002-11-29	£351,356

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST6 4RZ

Employment

ST6 4RZ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	160
Retired	82
Part-Time Employee	65
Self-Employed	43
Looking after home or family	25
Student (economically inactive)	21
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	11
Other	10
Unemployed	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	47
Human health and social work activities	43
Manufacturing	33
Construction	31
Transport and storage	26
Education	25
Administrative and support service activities	12
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Financial and insurance activities	12
Other	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Information and communication	8
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX	4out of 4	1,642 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Saint Nathaniel's Academy Westport Road , Burslem ST6 4JG	3out of 4	706 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School Ladywell Road , Tunstall ST6 5DE	4out of 4	1,011 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Queen's Avenue , Tunstall ST6 6EE	3out of 4	1,438 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bursley Academy Bursley Way , Bradwell ST5 8JQ	4out of 4	1,479 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Summerbank Primary Academy Summerbank Road , Tunstall ST6 5HA	3out of 4	1,817 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent Westport Road , ST6 4LD	3out of 4	437 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Haywood Academy High Lane , Burslem ST6 7AB	3out of 4	1,975 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy Little Chell Lane , Tunstall ST6 6LZ	3out of 4	2,578 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU	2out of 4	2,727 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Horizon Academy Turnhurst Road , Tunstall ST6 6JZ	3out of 4	3,121 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group Knutton Lane , ST5 2GB	- not rated	4,452 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG	- not rated	4,697 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Nisai House Stoke The Swan on The Square , Burslem ST6 3EA	- not rated	1,302 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pace Education Black Horse House , 3 Porthill Bank ST5 0LS	- not rated	1,504 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases High Street , Knutton ST5 6BX	3out of 4	1,915 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
North Road Academy North Road , Burslem ST6 2BP	- not rated	2,165 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Merryfields School Hoon Avenue , ST5 9NY	3out of 4	3,020 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
Westport Lake Visitor Centre	Westport Lake Visitor Centre, Westport Lake Road	1 yd
Steelite International	Steelite, Orme Street	707 yd
Middleport Matters	177-179 Newcastle Street	805 yd
Greggs	Porthill Service Station, Porthill Road	865 yd
The Packing House Café	Middleport Pottery, Port Street	931 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
White Horse	The White Horse, Brownhills Road	780 yd
The Jolly Carter	197 Newcastle Street	826 yd
Ye Olde Crown	10 Westport Road	962 yd
The White Swan	107 Newport Lane	1,013 yd
New Inn	50 Market Place	1,019 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hashim Fast Food	160 Newcastle Street	624 yd
Playful Pike	237 Newcastle Street	706 yd
Cottage Sandwich Bar	217/219 Newcastle Street	706 yd
Longport Stores	15 Station Street	749 yd
Little Italy Wood Fire Pizzeria	167 Newcastle Street	818 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wayne Walker Quality Meats PLC	Davenport Street	338 yd
Aldi	Brownhills Road	711 yd
Morrisons Daily	171-175 Newcastle Street	826 yd
Asda Superstore	Woodland Street	932 yd
Lidl	Scotia Road	935 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
21St Century Leisure DAVENPORT STREET	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	110 yd
Trubshaw Cross Ladsandads Westport Road	grass pitches	336 yd
The Co-Operative Academy Of Stoke-On-Trent WESTPORT ROAD	artificial grass pitch	351 yd
The Co-Operative Academy At Brownhills (Closed) Brownhills Road	grass pitches	406 yd
Saint Nathaniel'S Academy WESTPORT ROAD	grass pitches	595 yd
Energie Fitness (Tunstall) SCOTIA ROAD BUSINESS PARK SCOTIA ROAD BUSINESS PARK SCOTIA ROAD	health and fitness suite	939 yd
Dimensions Leisure Centre SCOTIA ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,050 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%

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