Sherwin Road, Stoke-on-trent, ST6 7BQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST6 7BQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.9%	48.4%	-2.5%	51.0%	-2.6%
Male	49.1%	51.6%	2.5%	49.0%	2.6%

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	30.3%	40.1%	9.8%	37.9%	2.2%
Married: Opposite sex	48.5%	37.9%	-10.6%	44.2%	-6.3%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Separated	3%	2.2%	-0.8%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	11.7%	12.1%	0.4%	9.1%	3.0%
Widowed	6.4%	7.3%	0.9%	6.1%	1.2%

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (64.1%) 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	39.1%	32.3%	-6.8%	48.4%	-16.1%
Good health	37.1%	31.8%	-5.3%	33.6%	-1.8%
Fair health	16.6%	20.5%	3.9%	12.7%	7.8%
Bad health	5.4%	11%	5.6%	4.0%	7.0%
Very bad health	1.7%	4.5%	2.8%	1.2%	3.3%

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.

In the area around ST6 7BQ this area, 45.9% 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 11.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	46.2%	45.9%	-0.3%	18.2%	27.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.7%	10.2%	-1.5%	9.6%	0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17%	14%	-3.0%	13.4%	0.6%
Apprenticeship	3%	7.6%	4.6%	5.3%	2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.6%	8.3%	0.7%	16.9%	-8.6%
Degree or Similar	9.5%	11.5%	2.0%	33.8%	-22.3%
Other	4.9%	2.5%	-2.4%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	1%	1.0%	1.1%	-0.1%
Indian	2%	0%	-2.0%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	2.9%	3.7%	0.8%	2.7%	1.0%
Other Asian	1.1%	1%	-0.1%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.5%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	0.7%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0.5%	-0.1%	0.9%	-0.4%
White	92.3%	89.8%	-2.5%	81.4%	8.4%
Other	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.6%	-0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.3% 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	91.1%	88.3%	-2.8%	83.2%	5.1%
European Union	2.6%	4.2%	1.6%	6.1%	-1.9%
Rest of Europe	2.6%	1%	-1.6%	0.8%	0.2%
Africa	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	3.4%	5%	1.6%	5.6%	-0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.1%	88.7%	-2.4%	83.2%	5.5%
10+ Years	0%	6.5%	6.5%	9.8%	-3.3%
5-10 Years	1.1%	2%	0.9%	2.9%	-0.9%
2-5 Years	2.6%	1.8%	-0.8%	2.2%	-0.4%
Less than 2 years	5.1%	1%	-4.1%	1.9%	-0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	55.5%	76.7%	-21.2%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Romania	2%	0.9%	1.1%
Southern Asia	1.3%	1.2%	0.1%
No passport held	39.4%	13.5%	25.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.8%	37.2%	6.6%
Christian	40%	46.2%	-6.2%
Muslim	9.3%	6.5%	2.8%
Not answered	7%	6.0%	1.0%

Safety

Is Sherwin Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sherwin Road was 139.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.5% higher than the Bradeley & Chell Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Sherwin Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Bradeley & Chell Heath and the 275th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.0%.

🔎 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. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,800

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in ST6 7BQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 5/10 (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) - 10/10 (very 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) - 9/10 (very 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 Sherwin Road are based on 60 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 Sherwin Road, Stoke-on-trent, ST6 7BQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST6 7BQ

Average Price
£105,341

Semi-Detached
£111,945

Terraced
£93,454

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sherwin Road

Average Price
£106,541

Semi-Detached
£107,468

Terraced
£104,197

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sherwin Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
15 Sherwin Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building	£100,000	2022-12-22	£104,171
57 Sherwin Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building	£97,700	2021-06-18	£113,622
69 Sherwin Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£85,000	2019-02-08	£114,723
15 Sherwin Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building	£70,000	2018-12-19	£95,488
3 Sherwin Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£74,950	2017-10-05	£105,515

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST6 7BQ

Employment

ST6 7BQ 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

Retired	88
Long-Term Sick or disabled	68
Full-Time Employee	48
Part-Time Employee	32
Looking after home or family	27
Self-Employed	17
Student (economically inactive)	11
Other	9
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Manufacturing	23
Human health and social work activities	16
Transport and storage	11
Construction	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Other	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Information and communication	3
Education	2
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

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	2,892 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Queen's Avenue , Tunstall ST6 6EE	3out of 4	543 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mill Hill Primary Academy Sunnyside Avenue , Tunstall ST6 6ED	3out of 4	880 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moorpark Junior School Park Road , Burslem ST6 1EL	3out of 4	995 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Jackfield Infant School Jackfield Street , Burslem ST6 1ET	3out of 4	1,068 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School Ladywell Road , Tunstall ST6 5DE	4out of 4	1,101 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Haywood Academy High Lane , Burslem ST6 7AB	3out of 4	692 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent Westport Road , ST6 4LD	3out of 4	989 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy Little Chell Lane , Tunstall ST6 6LZ	3out of 4	1,454 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Horizon Academy Turnhurst Road , Tunstall ST6 6JZ	3out of 4	2,026 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Excel Academy Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6LG	3out of 4	3,180 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG	- not rated	5,097 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	1,282 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
North Road Academy North Road , Burslem ST6 2BP	- not rated	1,926 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Watermill School Turnhurst Road , Chell ST6 6JZ	3out of 4	2,015 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pace Education Black Horse House , 3 Porthill Bank ST5 0LS	- not rated	2,813 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	3,156 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Asda Customer Cafe	Scotia Road	452 yd
Costa	Unit 4 Alexandra Retail Park, Scotia Road	554 yd
Dimensions Leisure Centre	Dimensions Leisure Complex, Scotia Road	625 yd
Vale Cafe	129 Hamil Road	783 yd
Everlast Fitness Club	Alexandra Retail Park, Scotia Road	786 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
White Horse	The White Horse, Brownhills Road	1,028 yd
The Vine Inn	Hamil Road	1,035 yd
Bursley Ale House	Wedgwood Place	1,054 yd
The Park Inn	1 Dartmouth Street	1,057 yd
The Globe Inn	53 High Street	1,071 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dawn's Dailey Sandwiches	153 Scotia Road	519 yd
Master Chef	First Floor Flat, 611 High Lane	614 yd
Grill Master	589 High Lane	625 yd
The Dessert Club Stoke	295 High Lane	713 yd
Rose Fast Food	2 Scotia Road	782 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Asda	Scotia Road	343 yd
Lidl	Scotia Road	599 yd
Co-operative	601 High Lane	614 yd
Iceland	Unit 9 Alexandra Retail Park, Scotia Road	787 yd
Asda Superstore	Woodland Street	895 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bycars Park Bycars Road	grass pitches	309 yd
Dimensions Leisure Centre SCOTIA ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	459 yd
St Wilfrid'S Catholic Academy QUEENS AVENUE	athletics tracks	509 yd
Haywood Academy HIGH LANE	grass pitches	527 yd
Energie Fitness (Tunstall) SCOTIA ROAD BUSINESS PARK SCOTIA ROAD BUSINESS PARK SCOTIA ROAD	health and fitness suite	577 yd
Port Vale (Vale Park) HAMIL ROAD	grass pitches	739 yd
Dw Sports Fitness (Tunstall) WOODLAND STREET	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	782 yd
Tunstall Park QUEENS AVENUE	grass pitches, tennis courts	836 yd
Mill Hill Primary Academy SUNNYSIDE AVENUE	grass pitches	936 yd
Tunstall Pool (Closed) Greengates Street	swimming pool	1,013 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	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	178 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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