Dimmingsdale Close is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST6 5FB is located in the Goldenhill & Sandyford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stoke-on-Trent North. This postcode has been in use since 2017-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dimmingsdale Close, Stoke-on-trent, ST6 5FB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST6 5DJ, ST6 5FA, ST6 5DT, ST6 5DA, ST6 5DS, ST6 5AF, ST6 5EE, ST6 5BZ, ST6 5BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST6 5FB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.2% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49.8% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 33.1% | 40.5% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 50% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 6.6% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 10% | 0.7% | -9.3% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (94.2%) 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 | 43.8% | 64.5% | 20.7% | 48.4% | 16.1% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 29.7% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 5.4% | -7.8% | 12.7% | -7.3% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 0.3% | -4.4% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around ST6 5FB this area, 6.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.4% | 6.4% | -26.0% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 5.5% | -9.3% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 15% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.5% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 27.3% | 13.9% | 16.9% | 10.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.6% | 40.4% | 23.8% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 6.2% | 0% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.6% | 93.3% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 97.8% | 92.8% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 93.1% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 76.7% | 13.2% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dimmingsdale Close was 13.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.0% lower than the Goldenhill & Sandyford average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Dimmingsdale Close has the lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Goldenhill & Sandyford and the 33rd lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 235.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Dimmingsdale Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, a newly built property | £260,995 | 2017-11-10 | £353,273 |
| 1 Dimmingsdale Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, a newly built property | £274,995 | 2017-10-27 | £371,732 |
| 5 Dimmingsdale Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £179,995 | 2017-09-22 | £255,115 |
| 3 Dimmingsdale Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £195,995 | 2017-09-22 | £277,792 |
| 8 Dimmingsdale Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, a newly built property | £259,995 | 2017-09-13 | £354,256 |
ST6 5FB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 279 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 4,752 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Academy, Goldenhill Mobberley Road , Goldenhill ST6 5RN | 3out of 4 | 305 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Star Academy, Sandyford Burnaby Road , Sandyford ST6 5PT | 2out of 4 | 964 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldenhill Primary Academy Broadfield Road , Goldenhill ST6 4QE | 4out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerbank Primary Academy Summerbank Road , Tunstall ST6 5HA | 3out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Primary Academy Sunnyside Avenue , Tunstall ST6 6ED | 3out of 4 | 1,629 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Horizon Academy Turnhurst Road , Tunstall ST6 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy Little Chell Lane , Tunstall ST6 6LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent Westport Road , ST6 4LD | 3out of 4 | 2,811 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood Academy High Lane , Burslem ST6 7AB | 3out of 4 | 2,863 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's CofE Academy First Avenue , Kidsgrove ST7 1DP | - not rated | 2,892 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Bateman Middle School Park Lane , Knypersley ST8 7AT | 3out of 4 | 4,697 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watermill School Turnhurst Road , Chell ST6 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluebell School Ltd Gloucester Road , Kidsgrove ST7 1EH | - not rated | 3,265 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nisai House Stoke The Swan on The Square , Burslem ST6 3EA | - not rated | 3,699 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Road Academy North Road , Burslem ST6 2BP | - not rated | 4,383 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pace Education Black Horse House , 3 Porthill Bank ST5 0LS | - not rated | 4,584 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Maple Teapot | Maple West, Turnhurst Road | 634 yd | |
| McDonalds | 634 High Street | 640 yd | |
| Grapevine Cafe | St Michaels Church, St Michaels Road | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatterley Whitfield Hungry Horse | 18 Carsington Drive | 528 yd | |
| Sandyford Cricket Club | Shelford Road | 611 yd | |
| Eleven | Unit 21a Newfield Industrial Estate, High Street | 868 yd | |
| Chell Social Club | Chell House, St Michaels Road | 915 yd | |
| Goldenhill Working Mens Club | Kidsgrove Road | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittshill Sandwich Bar | 104 St Michaels Road | 895 yd | |
| Mash-up Food Corner | Within Londis Store, 823 High Street | 918 yd | |
| The Oriental | 809 High Street | 928 yd | |
| Ash Golden Fish Bar | 825 High Street | 928 yd | |
| Golden Delight | 849 High Street | 928 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chatterley Whitfield Heritage Park Biddulph Road | grass pitches | 369 yd |
| St. Joseph'S Catholic Academy MOBBERLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 506 yd |
| Sandyford Cricket Club SHELFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Goldenhill Golf Course (Closed) Mobberley Road | golf | 690 yd |
| Ormiston Horizon Academy TURNHURST ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 827 yd |
| New Horizons Sport And Leisure Centre NEW HORIZONS SPORTS AND LEISURE CENTRE NEW HORIZONS SPORTS AND LEISURE CENTRE UPLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 914 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 | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 593.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 69.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.