George Eardley Close, Stoke-on-trent, ST6 5XD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST6 5XD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.9%	51.8%	-2.1%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	46.1%	48.2%	2.1%	49.0%	-0.8%

Partnership Status

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 ST6 5XD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.3% 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	23%	26.7%	3.7%	37.9%	-11.2%
Married: Opposite sex	57.6%	60.3%	2.7%	44.2%	16.1%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	3.2%	3%	-0.2%	2.2%	0.8%
Divorced	14.3%	6.5%	-7.8%	9.1%	-2.6%
Widowed	1.8%	3%	1.2%	6.1%	-3.1%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.7%) 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	55.2%	58.3%	3.1%	48.4%	9.9%
Good health	34.2%	29.4%	-4.8%	33.6%	-4.2%
Fair health	7.4%	9.2%	1.8%	12.7%	-3.5%
Bad health	2.3%	2.5%	0.2%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	1%	0.6%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.6%

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	17.1%	14.3%	-2.8%	18.2%	-3.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.2%	10.8%	-4.4%	9.6%	1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.7%	21.6%	6.9%	13.4%	8.2%
Apprenticeship	5.1%	4.8%	-0.3%	5.3%	-0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.1%	19.9%	8.8%	16.9%	3.0%
Degree or Similar	29.5%	26.4%	-3.1%	33.8%	-7.4%
Other	7.4%	2.2%	-5.2%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	1.9%	2.8%	0.9%	1.1%	1.7%
Pakistani	5.2%	10.7%	5.5%	2.7%	8.0%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	1.6%	-0.7%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	2.6%	3.1%	0.5%	0.8%	2.3%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	86.8%	82.2%	-4.6%	81.4%	0.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	2.6%	0%	-2.6%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.7% 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	93.5%	91.7%	-1.8%	83.2%	8.5%
European Union	3.2%	2.5%	-0.7%	6.1%	-3.6%
Middle East and Asia	2.6%	4.6%	2.0%	5.6%	-1.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	1.3%	-0.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.5%	91.7%	-1.8%	83.2%	8.5%
10+ Years	0.6%	5.8%	5.2%	9.8%	-4.0%
5-10 Years	1.6%	2.1%	0.5%	2.9%	-0.8%
2-5 Years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.6%	0.3%	-2.3%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.6%	76.7%	11.9%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.9%	1.2%	-0.3%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
No passport held	7.4%	13.5%	-6.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.1%	37.2%	-6.1%
Christian	47.1%	46.2%	0.9%
Buddhist	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Muslim	19.1%	6.5%	12.6%
Not answered	1.8%	6.0%	-4.2%

Safety

Is George Eardley Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around George Eardley Close was 152.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.0% higher than the Goldenhill & Sandyford average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

George Eardley Close has the 6th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Goldenhill & Sandyford and the 242nd highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,500

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in ST6 5XD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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 George Eardley Close are based on 41 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 George Eardley Close, Stoke-on-trent, ST6 5XD

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST6 5XD

Average Price
£230,758

Semi-Detached
£223,575

Terraced
£180,133

Detached
£262,765

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for George Eardley Close

Average Price
£246,189

Semi-Detached
£215,653

Terraced
£218,147

Detached
£271,088

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on George Eardley CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 George Eardley Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2022-09-16	£262,945
9 George Eardley Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£182,000	2021-12-15	£208,284
8 George Eardley Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£266,000	2021-05-28	£311,904
14 George Eardley Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2021-03-05	£217,922
5 George Eardley Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£194,000	2021-01-08	£231,178

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST6 5XD

Employment

ST6 5XD 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	111
Part-Time Employee	25
Retired	22
Self-Employed	15
Student (economically inactive)	14
Looking after home or family	13
Other	9
Unemployed	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Manufacturing	26
Human health and social work activities	22
Education	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Other	12
Transport and storage	11
Construction	11
Financial and insurance activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Information and communication	6
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Mining and quarrying	2
Real estate activities	2
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	3,811 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Star Academy, Sandyford Burnaby Road , Sandyford ST6 5PT	2out of 4	413 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Summerbank Primary Academy Summerbank Road , Tunstall ST6 5HA	3out of 4	469 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Goldenhill Primary Academy Broadfield Road , Goldenhill ST6 4QE	4out of 4	995 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Academy, Goldenhill Mobberley Road , Goldenhill ST6 5RN	3out of 4	1,149 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School Ladywell Road , Tunstall ST6 5DE	4out of 4	1,319 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy Little Chell Lane , Tunstall ST6 6LZ	3out of 4	1,628 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Horizon Academy Turnhurst Road , Tunstall ST6 6JZ	3out of 4	1,809 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent Westport Road , ST6 4LD	3out of 4	2,059 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Haywood Academy High Lane , Burslem ST6 7AB	3out of 4	2,717 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The King's CofE Academy First Avenue , Kidsgrove ST7 1DP	- not rated	2,881 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Watermill School Turnhurst Road , Chell ST6 6JZ	3out of 4	1,614 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Nisai House Stoke The Swan on The Square , Burslem ST6 3EA	- not rated	3,151 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bluebell School Ltd Gloucester Road , Kidsgrove ST7 1EH	- not rated	3,474 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pace Education Black Horse House , 3 Porthill Bank ST5 0LS	- not rated	3,620 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
North Road Academy North Road , Burslem ST6 2BP	- not rated	3,955 yd	Other independent school	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
McDonalds	634 High Street	549 yd
KFC	High Street	571 yd
LJ's Cafe	60 Roundwell Street	1,010 yd
Tunstall Cafe	159 High Street	1,069 yd
Paratha Junction	173 High Street	1,074 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Eleven	Unit 21a Newfield Industrial Estate, High Street	265 yd
Sandyford Cricket Club	Shelford Road	526 yd
The Talisman	Furlong Road	841 yd
Chatterley Whitfield Hungry Horse	18 Carsington Drive	892 yd
The White Hart	43 Roundwell Street	929 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Staffordshire Sizzler	Staffordshire Triumph, 525 High Street	151 yd
Rupeyal Service Station	385 High Street	500 yd
Hamza's Fried Chicken	272-274 High Street	839 yd
Domino's Pizza	297 High Street	879 yd
Macrigi Marketplace	207 High Street	972 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl	High Street		909 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sandyford Cricket Club SHELFORD ROAD	grass pitches	551 yd
Chatterley Whitfield Heritage Park Biddulph Road	grass pitches	956 yd
St. Joseph'S Catholic Academy MOBBERLEY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	1,068 yd
Goldenhill Primary Academy BROADFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	1,072 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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	65.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	223 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	108.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	1000 Mbit/s

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