Gillyflower Close is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST6 8BS is located in the Ford Green & Smallthorne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stoke-on-Trent North. This postcode has been in use since 2002-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gillyflower Close, Stoke-on-trent, ST6 8BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST6 8BJ, ST6 8BP, ST6 8BW, ST6 8EA, ST6 8EF, ST6 8EE, ST6 8BF, ST6 8FA, ST6 8FL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST6 8BS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.5% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.5% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 29.9% | 38.4% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 49.2% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 8.1% | -7.1% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (92%) 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 | 64.5% | 62.9% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 14.5% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 29.1% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 3.5% | 6.8% | 3.3% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 8BS this area, 9% 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 | 10.8% | 9% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.6% | 6.3% | -15.3% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 18.5% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.8% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19% | 22.3% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 35.5% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.4% | 95.5% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 97.9% | 97.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 97.5% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94% | 76.7% | 17.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 49.9% | 46.2% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gillyflower Close was 25.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.9% lower than the Baddeley, Milton & Norton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gillyflower Close has the 20th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Baddeley, Milton & Norton and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 842 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Gillyflower Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2016-05-27 | £258,026 |
| 9 Gillyflower Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2016-05-06 | £213,960 |
| 5 Gillyflower Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2015-12-02 | £179,314 |
| 7 Gillyflower Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2014-05-02 | £222,197 |
| 1 Gillyflower Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2013-03-28 | £238,404 |
ST6 8BS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 227 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnwood Nursery School Chell Heath Road , Chell Heath ST6 6PB | - not rated | 1,891 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanfield Nursery School Dolly's Lane , Burslem ST6 7AW | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hulton Nursery School Abbey Road , ST2 8AX | - not rated | 2,972 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood and Broom Community Nursery School Northwood Park Road , Hanley ST1 6QU | - not rated | 3,140 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Nursery School Northwood Park Road , Hanley ST1 6QU | - not rated | 3,140 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smallthorne Primary School Chetwynd Street , Smallthorne ST6 1PR | - not rated | 457 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smallthorne Primary Academy Chetwynd Street , Smallthorne ST6 1PR | 3out of 4 | 457 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marys Catholic Academy Ford Green Road , Norton-le-Moors ST6 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 608 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School Ford Green Road , Norton-le-Moors ST6 8EZ | - not rated | 608 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton Primary School Norton Lane , Norton-in-the-Moors ST6 8BZ | - not rated | 684 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holden Lane High School Specialist Sports College Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6LG | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Excel Academy Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6LG | 3out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Studio College for Manufacturing and Design Engineering Moorland Road , Burslem ST6 1JJ | - not rated | 1,654 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Studio College for Construction and Building Excellence A Block , Moorland Road ST6 1JJ | - not rated | 1,655 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood Engineering College High Lane , Burslem ST6 7AB | - not rated | 1,655 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 5,041 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Valiant School May Street , Burslem ST6 1EL | - not rated | 1,601 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spruce House School 114 Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6HD | - not rated | 1,728 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundation Bridge Academy Stoke-on-Trent College, Burslem Campus B Block , Moorland Road ST6 1JJ | - not rated | 1,740 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Special School Chell Heath Road , Chell Heath ST6 6PD | - not rated | 1,907 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Groundwork West Midlands (Stoke-On-Trent & Staffs) Groundwork Enterprise Centre , Albany Works ST6 1EB | - not rated | 2,014 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Green Hall | Ford Green Road | 277 yd | |
| Fuji's | 139 Ford Green Road | 547 yd | |
| Yahya’s Indian Grill | 658 Leek New Road | 958 yd | |
| The Bistro | Bradeley Village | 1,014 yd | |
| McDonalds | Norton Park, Leek New Road | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smallthorne Pioneer Club | Chetwynd Street | 379 yd | |
| Kings Head | 101 Ford Green Road | 713 yd | |
| Norton Sports | Norton Cricket Club, Community Drive | 715 yd | |
| The White Hart | 37 Ford Green Road | 829 yd | |
| Forresters Arms | Ford Green Road | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sammy Lowes | 172 Ford Green Road | 496 yd | |
| Lotus Blossom | 143 Ford Green Road | 516 yd | |
| Flames | 141 Ford Green Road | 516 yd | |
| Zeeshan Fast Food | 127 Ford Green Road | 516 yd | |
| Ravenous | 123 Ford Green Road | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods Ltd | 113-117 Ford Green Road | 524 yd | |
| Aldi | Daisy Bank Road | 803 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norton-Le-Moors Primary Academy NORTON LANE | grass pitches | 697 yd |
| Norton Cricket Club & Miners Welfare Institute COMMUNITY DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Bradeley Football Centre BRADELEY FOOTBALL PITCHES BRADELEY FOOTBALL PITCHES CHELL HEATH ROAD | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| New Ford Academy BROWNLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 843 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 | 51.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 65.44 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 65.44 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.