Mow Cop Road is in Mow Cop, Stoke-On-Trent and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST7 4LZ is located in the Newchapel & Mow Cop electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Staffordshire Moorlands. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mow Cop Road, Mow Cop, Stoke-on-trent, ST7 4LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST7 4LU, ST7 4NA, ST7 4LT, ST7 4LX, ST7 4LY, ST7 4NB, ST7 4LS, ST7 4LR, ST7 4ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST7 4LZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 49.2% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 49% | 50.8% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 31.8% | 33.7% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 48% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 9.1% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 7.1% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 43.2% | 42.3% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 36.8% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 12.1% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 6.8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.2% | 22.6% | -12.6% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 10.3% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 10.3% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.7% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 23.8% | 12.2% | 16.9% | 6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 20.2% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 2.6% | 6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.6% | 99.3% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 99.3% | 96.8% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 97.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 21.8% | 13.5% | 8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mow Cop Road was 35.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.4% lower than the Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mow Cop Road has the 24th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe and the 134th lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.9%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Mow Cop Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2023-04-14 | £390,598 |
| Castle Lodge, 29A Mow Cop Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £357,000 | 2021-04-19 | £444,190 |
| 57 Mow Cop Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-03-23 | £269,988 |
| 37 Mow Cop Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-01-18 | £494,511 |
| 29 Mow Cop Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2019-10-22 | £172,712 |
ST7 4LZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Primary School Mow Cop Road , Mow Cop ST7 4NE | 3out of 4 | 569 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcocks' Well CofE Primary School Church Street , Mow Cop ST7 3NQ | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thursfield Primary School Chapel Lane , Harriseahead ST7 4JL | 1out of 4 | 1,984 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knypersley First School Newpool Road , Knypersley ST8 6NN | 4out of 4 | 2,355 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidsgrove Primary School Gloucester Road , ST7 4DL | 1out of 4 | 2,631 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidsgrove Secondary School Gloucester Road , ST7 4DL | 2out of 4 | 2,631 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddulph High School Conway Road , Knypersley ST8 7AR | 3out of 4 | 3,305 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's CofE Academy First Avenue , Kidsgrove ST7 1DP | - not rated | 4,070 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Horizon Academy Turnhurst Road , Tunstall ST6 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 4,984 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Bateman Middle School Park Lane , Knypersley ST8 7AT | 3out of 4 | 2,587 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse Academy Woodhouse Lane , Biddulph ST8 7DR | 3out of 4 | 4,054 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roaches School Tunstall Road , Knypersley ST8 7AB | - not rated | 2,456 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluebell School Ltd Gloucester Road , Kidsgrove ST7 1EH | - not rated | 3,430 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 | 4,917 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watermill School Turnhurst Road , Chell ST6 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 4,947 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOW COP INN | Mow Cop Inn, Congleton Road | 330 yd | |
| THE ASH INN | Ash Inn, Mow Cop Road | 405 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Primary School CASTLE PRIMARY SCHOOL CASTLE PRIMARY SCHOOL MOW COP ROAD | grass pitches | 591 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.96 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.96 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.