The Rocks, Brown Edge, Stoke-on-trent, ST6 8QP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST6 8QP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.9%	53.7%	4.8%	51.0%	2.7%
Male	51.1%	46.3%	-4.8%	49.0%	-2.7%

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 8QP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57% 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	23.6%	23.4%	-0.2%	37.9%	-14.5%
Married: Opposite sex	58.8%	57%	-1.8%	44.2%	12.8%
Separated	1.2%	3.3%	2.1%	2.2%	1.1%
Divorced	10%	7.9%	-2.1%	9.1%	-1.2%
Widowed	6.4%	8.4%	2.0%	6.1%	2.3%

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	33.5%	35.5%	2.0%	48.4%	-12.9%
Good health	41.2%	38%	-3.2%	33.6%	4.4%
Fair health	16.9%	21.1%	4.2%	12.7%	8.4%
Bad health	7.4%	5%	-2.4%	4.0%	1.0%
Very bad health	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	1.2%	-0.8%

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	27.6%	21.4%	-6.2%	18.2%	3.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.6%	7.4%	-6.2%	9.6%	-2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.8%	13%	-1.8%	13.4%	-0.4%
Apprenticeship	2.4%	11.6%	9.2%	5.3%	6.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.6%	15.3%	-0.3%	16.9%	-1.6%
Degree or Similar	22%	27.4%	5.4%	33.8%	-6.4%
Other	4%	3.7%	-0.3%	2.8%	0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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)
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	99.6%	98.3%	-1.3%	81.4%	16.9%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99.6% 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	99.6%	99.6%	0.0%	83.2%	16.4%
European Union	0%	0.4%	0.4%	6.1%	-5.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.6%	99.6%	0.0%	83.2%	16.4%
10+ Years	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	9.8%	-9.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.3%	76.7%	2.6%
No passport held	20.7%	13.5%	7.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	22.7%	37.2%	-14.5%
Christian	67.4%	46.2%	21.2%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other religion	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Not answered	7.4%	6.0%	1.4%

Safety

Is The Rocks Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Rocks was 4.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.3% lower than the Bagnall and Stanley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Rocks has the lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Bagnall and Stanley and the 8th lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Staffordshire Moorlands .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,100

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in ST6 8QP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very 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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 The Rocks are based on 6 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Staffordshire Moorlands.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Rocks, Brown Edge, Stoke-on-trent, ST6 8QP

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST6 8QP

Average Price
£268,831

Semi-Detached
£298,642

Terraced
£253,926

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Rocks

Average Price
£255,298

Semi-Detached
£276,115

Terraced
£244,890

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The RocksStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 The Rocks, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£205,000	2021-09-22	£238,975
4 The Rocks, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£205,000	2018-12-07	£274,299
3 The Rocks, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2017-11-03	£301,261
4 The Rocks, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£165,750	2005-11-09	£273,882
3 The Rocks, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£64,500	2001-04-06	£250,968

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST6 8QP

Employment

ST6 8QP 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in ST6 8QP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	97
Full-Time Employee	64
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	15
Other	7
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	25
Manufacturing	20
Education	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Other	14
Construction	12
Financial and insurance activities	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Information and communication	2
Transport and storage	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School St Anne's Vale , Brown Edge ST6 8TA	2out of 4	535 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Luke's CofE Academy Endon Leek Road , Endon ST9 9EB	3out of 4	2,081 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Endon Hall Primary School Hillside Avenue , Endon ST9 9HH	3out of 4	2,310 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ball Green Primary School Whitfield Road , Ball Green ST6 8AJ	2out of 4	2,316 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenways Primary Academy Nursery Avenue , Stockton Brook ST9 9NY	3out of 4	2,433 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Endon High School Leek Road , Endon ST9 9EE	- not rated	1,952 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Biddulph High School Conway Road , Knypersley ST8 7AR	3out of 4	3,712 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Horizon Academy Turnhurst Road , Tunstall ST6 6JZ	3out of 4	4,061 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Excel Academy Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6LG	3out of 4	4,220 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy Little Chell Lane , Tunstall ST6 6LZ	3out of 4	4,284 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
James Bateman Middle School Park Lane , Knypersley ST8 7AT	3out of 4	4,389 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	3,255 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Watermill School Turnhurst Road , Chell ST6 6JZ	3out of 4	4,264 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Roaches School Tunstall Road , Knypersley ST8 7AB	- not rated	4,532 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Beechfield School The Caretaker's Bungalow - the Nest , Birches Head Road ST2 8DD	- not rated	4,980 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dave's @ The Hollybush (food only)	181 High Lane, Brown Edge	383 yd
Hollybush Inn (wet sales)	181 High Lane, Brown Edge	383 yd
The Top Pub	Hill Top, Brown Edge	846 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
SANDY LANE FISH & CHIP SHOP	10 Sandy Lane, Brown Edge		373 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Morrisons Daily (Brown Edge)	199 High Lane, Brown Edge		386 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Brown Edge Playing Field THELMA AVENUE	grass pitches	314 yd
St Annes C Of E (Vc) Primary School Playing Field ROSE COTTAGE ROSE COTTAGE CHURCH ROAD	grass pitches	464 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	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	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	37.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	51.53 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	51.53 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	7.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	8.55 Mbit/s

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