Oakfield Close is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST6 8GR 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 2007-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oakfield Close, Stoke-on-trent, ST6 8GR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST6 8GT, ST6 8GW, ST6 8GS, ST6 8GB, ST6 8GU, ST6 8FJ, ST6 8GE, ST6 8FB, ST6 8XF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST6 8GR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 51.1% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 52.3% | 48.9% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 37.2% | 39.2% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 48.7% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 9.9% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (93.1%) 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 | 67.1% | 60.1% | -7.0% | 48.4% | 11.7% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 33% | 4.4% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 8GR this area, 7% 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 | 7.3% | 7% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 7.8% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 21.5% | 6.1% | 13.4% | 8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.6% | 24.1% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.3% | 33.7% | -7.6% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.1% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% 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% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 4.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.8% | 85.8% | -8.0% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 95.7% | 93.6% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 93.6% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.3% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakfield Close was 23.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.2% lower than the Baddeley, Milton & Norton average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Oakfield Close has the 16th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Baddeley, Milton & Norton and the 80th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oakfield Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-11-15 | £186,243 |
| 7 Oakfield Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-01-28 | £212,556 |
| 1 Oakfield Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-07-16 | £185,664 |
| 6 Oakfield Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2019-09-20 | £211,960 |
| 7 Oakfield Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2018-05-04 | £201,421 |
ST6 8GR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 142 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 4,780 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentilee Nursery School Dawlish Drive , Bentilee ST2 0HW | 4out of 4 | 5,374 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton-Le-Moors Primary Academy Norton Lane , Norton-in-the-Moors ST6 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 477 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smallthorne Primary Academy Chetwynd Street , Smallthorne ST6 1PR | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Ford Academy Brownley Road , Smallthorne ST6 1PY | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marys Catholic Academy Ford Green Road , Norton-le-Moors ST6 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 885 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holden Lane Primary School Ralph Drive , Sneyd Green ST1 6JS | 3out of 4 | 1,562 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Excel Academy Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6LG | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birches Head Academy Birches Head Road , Hanley ST2 8DD | - not rated | 1,802 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood Academy High Lane , Burslem ST6 7AB | 3out of 4 | 2,002 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy Little Chell Lane , Tunstall ST6 6LZ | 3out of 4 | 3,151 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Horizon Academy Turnhurst Road , Tunstall ST6 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 3,443 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,994 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting Stars Academy Field Avenue , Baddeley Green ST2 7AS | - not rated | 1,904 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beechfield School The Caretaker's Bungalow - the Nest , Birches Head Road ST2 8DD | - not rated | 1,926 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Road Academy North Road , Burslem ST6 2BP | - not rated | 2,375 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nisai House Stoke The Swan on The Square , Burslem ST6 3EA | - not rated | 2,792 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfriars College Castle Grove , Off Newhouse Road ST2 8BH | - not rated | 3,200 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yahya’s Indian Grill | 658 Leek New Road | 489 yd | |
| Ford Green Hall | Ford Green Road | 750 yd | |
| McDonalds | Norton Park, Leek New Road | 912 yd | |
| Fuji's | 139 Ford Green Road | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smallthorne Pioneer Club | Chetwynd Street | 782 yd | |
| The Foxley Hotel | Foxley Lane | 832 yd | |
| The Millrace | 21 Maunders Road | 879 yd | |
| Horn & Trumpet | Leek New Road | 912 yd | |
| Norton Sports | Norton Cricket Club, Community Drive | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sammy Lowes | 172 Ford Green Road | 896 yd | |
| Lotus Blossom | 143 Ford Green Road | 925 yd | |
| Flames | 141 Ford Green Road | 925 yd | |
| Zeeshan Fast Food | 127 Ford Green Road | 925 yd | |
| Ravenous | 123 Ford Green Road | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Daisy Bank Road | 503 yd | |
| Heron Foods Ltd | 113-117 Ford Green Road | 931 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norton-Le-Moors Primary Academy NORTON LANE | grass pitches | 633 yd |
| Holden Lane High School Specialist Sports College (Closed) Milton Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 882 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Stoke) HOLDEN LANE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL HOLDEN LANE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL MILTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 883 yd |
| Norton Cricket Club & Miners Welfare Institute COMMUNITY DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 905 yd |
| New Ford Academy BROWNLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 911 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 | 59.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.