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 41.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.5% lower than the Baddeley, Milton & Norton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Oakfield Close has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Baddeley, Milton & Norton and the 174th lowest crime rate of 842 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.3%.

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 | £191,019 |
| 7 Oakfield Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-01-28 | £218,652 |
| 1 Oakfield Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-07-16 | £190,973 |
| 6 Oakfield Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2019-09-20 | £218,022 |
| 7 Oakfield Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2018-05-04 | £207,198 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnwood Nursery School Chell Heath Road , Chell Heath ST6 6PB | - not rated | 2,326 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanfield Nursery School Dolly's Lane , Burslem ST6 7AW | - not rated | 2,406 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hulton Nursery School Abbey Road , ST2 8AX | - not rated | 2,582 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 | 2,972 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Nursery School Northwood Park Road , Hanley ST1 6QU | - not rated | 2,972 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 437 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton Primary School Norton Lane , Norton-in-the-Moors ST6 8BZ | - not rated | 585 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smallthorne Primary School Chetwynd Street , Smallthorne ST6 1PR | - not rated | 752 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smallthorne Primary Academy Chetwynd Street , Smallthorne ST6 1PR | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Ford Academy Brownley Road , Smallthorne ST6 1PY | 4out of 4 | 913 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 892 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Excel Academy Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6LG | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birches Head Academy Birches Head Road , Hanley ST2 8DD | 1out of 4 | 1,731 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birches Head Academy Birches Head Road , Hanley ST2 8DD | - not rated | 1,731 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Studio College for Manufacturing and Design Engineering Moorland Road , Burslem ST6 1JJ | - not rated | 1,967 yd | Studio schools | 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 | 4,996 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce House School 114 Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6HD | - not rated | 1,590 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sporting Stars Academy Field Avenue , Baddeley Green ST2 7AS | - not rated | 1,798 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valiant School May Street , Burslem ST6 1EL | - not rated | 1,953 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Independent School 4 Geneva Drive , Birches Head ST1 6UW | - not rated | 1,982 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 | 2,053 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.