High Lane is in Burslem, Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST6 7EP is located in the Little Chell & Stanfield 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 High Lane, Burslem, Stoke-on-trent, ST6 7EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST6 7JH, ST6 7ET, ST6 7ER, ST6 7JL, ST6 7EU, ST6 7JJ, ST6 7JN, ST6 7BN, ST6 7ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST6 7EP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 49.4% | 48.8% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 50.6% | 51.2% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around ST6 7EP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.4% | 43.5% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 42.3% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 7.9% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 7% | 3.6% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 48.1% | 42% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 38.2% | 6.4% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 11.3% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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.
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 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.9% | 23.5% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 13.4% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 16.2% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 21.5% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 19% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.1% | 88.7% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 95.5% | 94.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 94.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 20% | 13.5% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.3% | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Lane was 156.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 119.0% higher than the Bradeley & Chell Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Lane has the 10th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Bradeley & Chell Heath and the 228th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 595 High Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Other, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2024-09-12 | £96,480 |
| 579 High Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2024-06-03 | £114,687 |
| 553 High Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £265,950 | 2024-03-22 | £278,982 |
| 563 High Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-03-27 | £97,733 |
| 561 High Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2023-03-23 | £105,877 |
ST6 7EP 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 3,491 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill Primary Academy Sunnyside Avenue , Tunstall ST6 6ED | 3out of 4 | 688 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Queen's Avenue , Tunstall ST6 6EE | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jackfield Infant School Jackfield Street , Burslem ST6 1ET | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnwood Community Primary School Chell Heath Road , Chell Heath ST6 7LP | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorpark Junior School Park Road , Burslem ST6 1EL | 3out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haywood Academy High Lane , Burslem ST6 7AB | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy Little Chell Lane , Tunstall ST6 6LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent Westport Road , ST6 4LD | 3out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Horizon Academy Turnhurst Road , Tunstall ST6 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Excel Academy Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6LG | 3out of 4 | 2,988 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 5,451 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,670 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nisai House Stoke The Swan on The Square , Burslem ST6 3EA | - not rated | 1,745 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Road Academy North Road , Burslem ST6 2BP | - not rated | 2,206 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pace Education Black Horse House , 3 Porthill Bank ST5 0LS | - not rated | 3,419 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 | 3,752 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bistro | Bradeley Village | 871 yd | |
| Vale Cafe | 129 Hamil Road | 1,017 yd | |
| Asda Customer Cafe | Scotia Road | 1,028 yd | |
| Stoke-on-Trent North Childrens Centre (Community Cafe & Creche) | Bishop Road | 1,046 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 4 Alexandra Retail Park, Scotia Road | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burslem Golf Club | Burslem Golf Club, High Lane | 550 yd | |
| The Talbot | The Talbot, 3 Moorland View | 844 yd | |
| The Bradeley | Stratheden Road | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Chef | First Floor Flat, 611 High Lane | 5 yd | |
| Grill Master | 589 High Lane | 56 yd | |
| Deanies Fish & Chips | 135 Irene Avenue | 644 yd | |
| The Dessert Club Stoke | 295 High Lane | 682 yd | |
| Stoke Dosa Hut | 133 Carlton Avenue | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 601 High Lane | 5 yd | |
| Asda | Scotia Road | 942 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haywood Academy HIGH LANE | grass pitches | 446 yd |
| Burslem Golf Club HIGH LANE | golf | 552 yd |
| Bycars Park Bycars Road | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| St Wilfrid'S Catholic Academy QUEENS AVENUE | athletics tracks | 774 yd |
| Mill Hill Primary Academy SUNNYSIDE AVENUE | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Sprinkbank Sports Ground High Lane | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Tunstall Park QUEENS AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 951 yd |
| Dimensions Leisure Centre SCOTIA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,049 yd |
| Burnwood Community School CHELL HEATH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,056 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.