Heathside Lane is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST6 5QS 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Heathside Lane, Stoke-on-trent, ST6 5QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST6 5QR, ST6 5QP, ST6 5QX, ST6 5QQ, ST6 5QY, ST6 5EH, ST6 5QZ, ST6 5QN, ST6 5NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST6 5QS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 53.9% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 47.7% | 46.1% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 | 21.7% | 24.6% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 45.5% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 7.2% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 20.5% | 21.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 15.8% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (60.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 27% | 29.8% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -18.6% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 30.8% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 19.4% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 22.9% | 17.1% | -5.8% | 4.0% | 13.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 5QS this area, 47.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 12.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 52.4% | 47.6% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 29.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 7.2% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 12.3% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 9% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 9.6% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 12.9% | -0.5% | 33.8% | -20.9% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.2% | 95.6% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 98.6% | 96.6% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 96.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.1% | 76.7% | -14.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 35.6% | 13.5% | 22.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.1% | 37.2% | -10.1% |
| Christian | 55.3% | 46.2% | 9.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 15% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heathside Lane was 86.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.4% lower than the Goldenhill & Sandyford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heathside Lane has the 8th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Goldenhill & Sandyford and the 407th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Heathside Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-11-14 | £211,212 |
| 42 Heathside Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2023-12-06 | £178,767 |
| 38 Heathside Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2023-03-20 | £74,253 |
| Goldenhill Nursing Home Heathside Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-02-14 | £245,219 |
| 36 Heathside Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2020-07-24 | £200,685 |
ST6 5QS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 ST6 5QS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 54% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 180 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 4,965 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldenhill Primary Academy Broadfield Road , Goldenhill ST6 4QE | 4out of 4 | 227 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Star Academy, Sandyford Burnaby Road , Sandyford ST6 5PT | 2out of 4 | 809 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Academy, Goldenhill Mobberley Road , Goldenhill ST6 5RN | 3out of 4 | 889 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy Poplar Drive , Kidsgrove ST7 4HT | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary The Avenue , Kidsgrove ST7 1AE | 3out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's CofE Academy First Avenue , Kidsgrove ST7 1DP | - not rated | 1,783 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidsgrove Secondary School Gloucester Road , ST7 4DL | 2out of 4 | 2,191 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Horizon Academy Turnhurst Road , Tunstall ST6 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,209 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy Little Chell Lane , Tunstall ST6 6LZ | 3out of 4 | 2,342 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent Westport Road , ST6 4LD | 3out of 4 | 3,280 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,167 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 | 2,013 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluebell School Ltd Gloucester Road , Kidsgrove ST7 1EH | - not rated | 2,285 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nisai House Stoke The Swan on The Square , Burslem ST6 3EA | - not rated | 4,358 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pace Education Black Horse House , 3 Porthill Bank ST5 0LS | - not rated | 4,762 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NAS Church Lawton School Cherry Tree Avenue , Church Lawton ST7 3EL | 3out of 4 | 5,031 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | 634 High Street | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldenhill Working Mens Club | Kidsgrove Road | 281 yd | |
| The Cushion Inn | 230 Broadfield Road | 304 yd | |
| Travellers Rest | 109 Kidsgrove Road | 379 yd | |
| Sandyford Cricket Club | Shelford Road | 971 yd | |
| THE RIFLEMAN | 41 Nelson Bank | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oriental | 809 High Street | 237 yd | |
| Ash Golden Fish Bar | 825 High Street | 237 yd | |
| Golden Delight | 849 High Street | 237 yd | |
| Green Chilli Indian Takeaway | 849 High Street | 237 yd | |
| Mash-up Food Corner | Within Londis Store, 823 High Street | 246 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goldenhill Primary Academy BROADFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 187 yd |
| Latebrook Recreation Heathside Lane | grass pitches | 208 yd |
| Goldenhill Golf Course (Closed) Mobberley Road | golf | 536 yd |
| St. Joseph'S Catholic Academy MOBBERLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 662 yd |
| Sandyford Cricket Club SHELFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,004 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 250 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.