Barks Drive, Stoke-on-trent, ST6 8EZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST6 8EZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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	45.9%	47.7%	1.8%	51.0%	-3.3%
Male	54.1%	52.3%	-1.8%	49.0%	3.3%

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 area around ST6 8EZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.3% 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	42.1%	51.3%	9.2%	37.9%	13.4%
Married: Opposite sex	23.2%	24.4%	1.2%	44.2%	-19.8%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.1%	1.2%
Separated	3.7%	2.5%	-1.2%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	21.3%	15%	-6.3%	9.1%	5.9%
Widowed	9.8%	5.6%	-4.2%	6.1%	-0.5%

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 (68.4%) 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	29.8%	37.2%	7.4%	48.4%	-11.2%
Good health	32.6%	31.2%	-1.4%	33.6%	-2.4%
Fair health	20.4%	20.1%	-0.3%	12.7%	7.4%
Bad health	12.7%	9%	-3.7%	4.0%	5.0%
Very bad health	4.4%	2.5%	-1.9%	1.2%	1.3%

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.

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 18.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	47.6%	24.5%	-23.1%	18.2%	6.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.6%	14.7%	3.1%	9.6%	5.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.5%	14.1%	-2.4%	13.4%	0.7%
Apprenticeship	3.7%	9.2%	5.5%	5.3%	3.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.1%	19%	12.9%	16.9%	2.1%
Degree or Similar	7.9%	18.4%	10.5%	33.8%	-15.4%
Other	6.7%	0%	-6.7%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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)
Pakistani	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.7%	-2.2%
Other Asian	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.6%	-0.1%
Black African	2.8%	1.5%	-1.3%	2.5%	-1.0%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and African	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
White	96.1%	93.9%	-2.2%	81.4%	12.5%
Other	0%	1%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91% 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	93.9%	91%	-2.9%	83.2%	7.8%
European Union	3.3%	3%	-0.3%	6.1%	-3.1%
Africa	1.7%	2.5%	0.8%	2.7%	-0.2%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	3%	2.4%	5.6%	-2.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.5%	-0.1%	1.3%	-0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.8%	91%	-1.8%	83.2%	7.8%
10+ Years	0%	8%	8.0%	9.8%	-1.8%
5-10 Years	0%	1%	1.0%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	5%	0%	-5.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	68.3%	76.7%	-8.4%
Poland	2.5%	1.3%	1.2%
South and Eastern Africa	1%	0.2%	0.8%
Southern Asia	0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%
No passport held	27.6%	13.5%	14.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	48.7%	37.2%	11.5%
Christian	43.2%	46.2%	-3.0%
Hindu	1%	1.7%	-0.7%
Muslim	0.5%	6.5%	-6.0%
Other religion	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Not answered	5.5%	6.0%	-0.5%

Safety

Is Barks Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barks Drive was 715.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 847.9% higher than the Baddeley, Milton & Norton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Barks Drive has the highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Baddeley, Milton & Norton and the 11th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 368.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 145.3%.

🔎 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. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,600

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in ST6 8EZ, 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 - 10/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 Barks Drive are based on 111 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 Barks Drive, Stoke-on-trent, ST6 8EZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST6 8EZ

Average Price
£65,239

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£76,244

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£59,736

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Barks Drive

Average Price
£104,810

Semi-Detached
£108,500

Terraced
£72,341

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£55,504

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Barks DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
196 Barks Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£64,500	2023-08-29	£68,091
202 Barks Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£41,000	2019-04-03	£51,152
202 Barks Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£37,000	2013-09-06	£54,973
236 Barks Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building	£16,250	1995-03-31	£76,099

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST6 8EZ

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	56
Retired	24
Long-Term Sick or disabled	23
Part-Time Employee	21
Unemployed	12
Looking after home or family	10
Self-Employed	8
Student (economically inactive)	6
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Human health and social work activities	12
Manufacturing	6
Construction	6
Education	5
Transport and storage	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Other	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Information and communication	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	4,710 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Marys Catholic Academy Ford Green Road , Norton-le-Moors ST6 8EZ	4out of 4	111 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Smallthorne Primary Academy Chetwynd Street , Smallthorne ST6 1PR	3out of 4	983 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Norton-Le-Moors Primary Academy Norton Lane , Norton-in-the-Moors ST6 8BZ	3out of 4	1,029 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Burnwood Community Primary School Chell Heath Road , Chell Heath ST6 7LP	3out of 4	1,115 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ball Green Primary School Whitfield Road , Ball Green ST6 8AJ	2out of 4	1,210 yd	Community school	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	1,539 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Excel Academy Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6LG	3out of 4	1,897 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy Little Chell Lane , Tunstall ST6 6LZ	3out of 4	2,262 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Horizon Academy Turnhurst Road , Tunstall ST6 6JZ	3out of 4	2,496 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Birches Head Academy Birches Head Road , Hanley ST2 8DD	- not rated	2,756 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
North Road Academy North Road , Burslem ST6 2BP	- not rated	2,595 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sporting Stars Academy Field Avenue , Baddeley Green ST2 7AS	- not rated	2,623 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Watermill School Turnhurst Road , Chell ST6 6JZ	3out of 4	2,656 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Nisai House Stoke The Swan on The Square , Burslem ST6 3EA	- not rated	2,702 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Beechfield School The Caretaker's Bungalow - the Nest , Birches Head Road ST2 8DD	- not rated	2,881 yd	Other independent special school	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
Ford Green Hall	Ford Green Road	589 yd
Norton China	9-11 Endon Road	672 yd
The Bistro	Bradeley Village	830 yd
Fuji's	139 Ford Green Road	880 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Norton Central Social Club	94 Knypersley Road	732 yd
Smallthorne Pioneer Club	Chetwynd Street	790 yd
The Talbot	The Talbot, 3 Moorland View	823 yd
The Bradeley	Stratheden Road	1,048 yd
Kings Head	101 Ford Green Road	1,076 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
KFS Fast Food	75 Pinfold Avenue	483 yd
Junes Kitchen	49 Knypersley Road	637 yd
Lotus Blossom	143 Ford Green Road	853 yd
Flames	141 Ford Green Road	853 yd
Zeeshan Fast Food	127 Ford Green Road	853 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative	23/25 Knypersley Road		637 yd
Heron Foods Ltd	113-117 Ford Green Road		860 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bradeley Football Centre BRADELEY FOOTBALL PITCHES BRADELEY FOOTBALL PITCHES CHELL HEATH ROAD	grass pitches	545 yd
Norton-Le-Moors Primary Academy NORTON LANE	grass pitches	699 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	97.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	97.9%

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	54.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	134.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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