Canal Side, Stoke-on-trent, ST6 8PP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST6 8PP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.8%	51.7%	1.9%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	50.2%	48.3%	-1.9%	49.0%	-0.7%

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 vicinity of ST6 8PP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	20.4%	26.2%	5.8%	37.9%	-11.7%
Married: Opposite sex	61.7%	55.4%	-6.3%	44.2%	11.2%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	0%	1.9%	1.9%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	7.7%	6.5%	-1.2%	9.1%	-2.6%
Widowed	10.2%	9.2%	-1.0%	6.1%	3.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	36.6%	44.8%	8.2%	48.4%	-3.6%
Good health	35.8%	39.9%	4.1%	33.6%	6.3%
Fair health	18.9%	9.8%	-9.1%	12.7%	-2.9%
Bad health	7.5%	5.2%	-2.3%	4.0%	1.2%
Very bad health	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	1.2%	-0.9%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34.5%	22.6%	-11.9%	18.2%	4.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.3%	9.3%	-6.0%	9.6%	-0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.7%	13.2%	-2.5%	13.4%	-0.2%
Apprenticeship	8.5%	9.7%	1.2%	5.3%	4.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.8%	15.6%	8.8%	16.9%	-1.3%
Degree or Similar	13.6%	26.1%	12.5%	33.8%	-7.7%
Other	5.5%	3.5%	-2.0%	2.8%	0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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)
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
White	99.2%	97.2%	-2.0%	81.4%	15.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99.3% 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	99.6%	99.3%	-0.3%	83.2%	16.1%
European Union	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	6.1%	-6.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.6%	99.3%	-0.3%	83.2%	16.1%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	2.2%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.5%	76.7%	10.8%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	12.2%	13.5%	-1.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.9%	37.2%	-7.3%
Christian	63.9%	46.2%	17.7%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	5.9%	6.0%	-0.1%

Safety

Is Canal Side Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canal Side was 19.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.7% lower than the Baddeley, Milton & Norton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Canal Side has the 14th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Baddeley, Milton & Norton and the 67th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.8%.

🔎 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 8PP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Canal Side are based on 4 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 Canal Side, Stoke-on-trent, ST6 8PP

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST6 8PP

Average Price
£426,267

Semi-Detached
£244,587

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£351,236

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£864,657

Estimated Average Property Prices for Canal Side

Average Price
£423,692

Semi-Detached
£242,961

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£345,843

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£863,002

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Canal SideStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Little Heakley Farm Canal Side, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Other, an established residential building	£700,000	2020-10-16	£863,002
Drawbridge Cottage Canal Side, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£182,500	2014-09-05	£295,046
Cockshead Cottage Canal Side, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2012-09-06	£345,843
1 Engine Locks Cottages Canal Side, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£100,000	2004-08-11	£190,876

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST6 8PP

Employment

ST6 8PP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

ST6 8PP 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in ST6 8PP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	89
Retired	88
Self-Employed	31
Part-Time Employee	23
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Looking after home or family	4
Unemployed	4
Student (economically inactive)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Manufacturing	18
Construction	12
Human health and social work activities	11
Transport and storage	9
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Other	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Education	5
Financial and insurance activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	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	717 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Marys Catholic Academy Ford Green Road , Norton-le-Moors ST6 8EZ	4out of 4	1,186 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hillside Primary School Field Avenue , Baddeley Green ST2 7AS	3out of 4	1,496 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenways Primary Academy Nursery Avenue , Stockton Brook ST9 9NY	3out of 4	1,573 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ball Green Primary School Whitfield Road , Ball Green ST6 8AJ	2out of 4	1,655 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Excel Academy Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6LG	3out of 4	1,916 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Birches Head Academy Birches Head Road , Hanley ST2 8DD	- not rated	2,628 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Haywood Academy High Lane , Burslem ST6 7AB	3out of 4	2,798 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Endon High School Leek Road , Endon ST9 9EE	- not rated	2,938 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy Little Chell Lane , Tunstall ST6 6LZ	3out of 4	3,415 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sporting Stars Academy Field Avenue , Baddeley Green ST2 7AS	- not rated	1,585 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	2,740 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
North Road Academy North Road , Burslem ST6 2BP	- not rated	3,527 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Watermill School Turnhurst Road , Chell ST6 6JZ	3out of 4	3,707 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Newfriars College Castle Grove , Off Newhouse Road ST2 8BH	- not rated	3,814 yd	Special post 16 institution	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
Norton China	9-11 Endon Road	780 yd
Sanjeev's	861 Leek New Road	805 yd
Arabella's Coffee House	116 Baddeley Green Lane	1,059 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Foaming Quart	5 Frobisher Street	610 yd
Baddeley Green Club	922-924 Leek New Road	938 yd
Norton Central Social Club	94 Knypersley Road	954 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hop Sing Takeaway	903 Leek New Road	860 yd
Chippilicious	905 Leek New Road	860 yd
Junes Kitchen	49 Knypersley Road	899 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative	23/25 Knypersley Road		899 yd
Nisa	964 Leek New Road		1,005 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Norton-Le-Moors Primary Academy NORTON LANE	grass pitches	679 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	66.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	33.3%

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