Bishops Close is in Talke, Stoke-On-Trent and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST7 1JP is located in the Talke & Butt Lane electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stoke-on-Trent North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bishops Close, Talke, Stoke-on-trent, ST7 1JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST7 1BL, ST7 1RQ, ST7 1JN, ST7 1RG, ST7 1BD, ST7 1JR, ST7 1JW, ST7 1RT, ST7 1BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST7 1JP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 52.7% | 53.9% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 47.3% | 46.1% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 | 36% | 37.6% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 43.3% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 7.1% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 9.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 | 42.3% | 44.9% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 36% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 13.6% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 14.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.8% | 23.2% | -8.6% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 10.9% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.7% | 24.2% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.1% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 17.5% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 14.7% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -19.1% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.8% | 95.9% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 97.5% | 94.4% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 95.1% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 27.7% | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bishops Close was 91.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.5% higher than the Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bishops Close has the 21st highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe and the 109th highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Bishops Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £126,250 | 2019-09-20 | £167,418 |
| 9 Bishops Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £34,950 | 2001-02-16 | £137,285 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Saviour's CofE Academy Congleton Road , Talke ST7 1LW | 3out of 4 | 450 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Reginald Mitchell Primary School Congleton Road , Butt Lane ST7 1NA | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhead Primary School Kingsley Road , Talke Pits ST7 1RA | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary The Avenue , Kidsgrove ST7 1AE | 3out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy Poplar Drive , Kidsgrove ST7 4HT | - not rated | 1,639 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's CofE Academy First Avenue , Kidsgrove ST7 1DP | - not rated | 980 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidsgrove Secondary School Gloucester Road , ST7 4DL | 2out of 4 | 2,381 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Horizon Academy Turnhurst Road , Tunstall ST6 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 4,609 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy Little Chell Lane , Tunstall ST6 6LZ | 3out of 4 | 4,708 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alsager School Hassall Road , Alsager ST7 2HR | 4out of 4 | 4,924 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell School Ltd Gloucester Road , Kidsgrove ST7 1EH | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NAS Church Lawton School Cherry Tree Avenue , Church Lawton ST7 3EL | 3out of 4 | 3,063 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watermill School Turnhurst Road , Chell ST6 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 4,413 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peak Education - Audley 2 Castle Hill , Nantwich Road ST7 8DH | - not rated | 4,435 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| COSTA COFFEE DRIVE THRU | Congleton Road | 499 yd | |
| KIDSGROVE SPORTS CENTRE COMMUNITY GROUP | Kidsgrove Sports Centre, Fourth Avenue | 791 yd | |
| BUTT LANE BAPTIST CHURCH COFFEE SHOP | Butt Lane Baptist Church Hall, 4 Church Street | 838 yd | |
| KIDSGROVE SKI CENTRE | Westmoreland Avenue | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOBY CARVERY | The Caldwell Tavern, Congleton Road | 513 yd | |
| THE OLD QUEENS HEAD | Queens Head, Swan Bank | 683 yd | |
| SWAN INN | Swan Inn, Swan Bank | 683 yd | |
| KIDSGROVE CRICKET CLUB | Kidsgrove Cricket Club, Clough Hall Road | 728 yd | |
| CLOUGH HALL HOTEL | Clough Hall Hotel, Park Avenue | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRYDAY'S | 24 Lower Ash Road | 358 yd | |
| TASTY JOY | 170 Congleton Road | 623 yd | |
| SPICE MERCHANT EXPRESS | 140 Congleton Road | 701 yd | |
| THE FISHERMANS CATCH | 111 Congleton Road | 709 yd | |
| THE LUNCH BOX | 120b Congleton Road | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OPERATIVE FOOD | Cedar Avenue | 513 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kidsgrove Athletic Football Club HOLLINWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 359 yd |
| St Saviours Ce Primary School ST. SAVIOURS C OF E (C) PRIMARY SCHOOL ST. SAVIOURS C OF E (C) PRIMARY SCHOOL CONGLETON ROAD | grass pitches | 552 yd |
| Clough Hall Park PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| Kidsgrove Sports Centre (Closed) Fourth Avenue | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 813 yd |
| Chester Road Playing Fields - Kidsgrove CHESTER CLOSE | grass pitches | 885 yd |
| Congleton Road Community Centre BUTT LANE CENTRE BUTT LANE CENTRE CONGLETON ROAD | 911 yd | |
| Kidsgrove Ski Centre Bathpool Park | ski slopes | 961 yd |
| Kidsgrove Cricket Club KIDSGROVE CRICKET CLUB KIDSGROVE CRICKET CLUB CLOUGH HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,017 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 | 50.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 212.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.