Albert Street is in Bignall End, Stoke-On-Trent and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST7 8QB is located in the Audley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle-under-Lyme. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Albert Street, Bignall End, Stoke-on-trent, ST7 8QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST7 8QL, ST7 8PZ, ST7 8QA, ST7 8QD, ST7 8QY, ST7 8QJ, ST7 8QF, ST7 8PY, ST7 8QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST7 8QB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 52.1% | 48.1% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 47.9% | 51.9% | 4.0% | 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 | 32% | 41.4% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 37.7% | -9.0% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 11.7% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 7.1% | -2.2% | 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 | 47.1% | 45.3% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 34.6% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 15% | 10.4% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 7.6% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.1% | 20.8% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 10.2% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 16.1% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 20.8% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 24.6% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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 | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| White | 99.6% | 98.6% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
In this area, 95.9% 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% | 95.9% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 95.7% | 95.9% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 25.2% | 13.5% | 11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 37.2% | 12.3% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albert Street was 55.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.8% higher than the Audley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Albert Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Audley and the 202nd highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Albert Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2025-02-28 | £152,707 |
| 29 Albert Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-10-03 | £121,398 |
| 23 Albert Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-06-14 | £115,895 |
| 30 Albert Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-12-21 | £175,977 |
| 59 Albert Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-10-17 | £153,703 |
ST7 8QB 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravensmead Primary School Chapel Street , Bignall End ST7 8QD | 3out of 4 | 116 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Lane Primary School Wood Lane , Bignall End ST7 8PH | 3out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School The Gateway , Redstreet Village ST5 7AB | 3out of 4 | 2,788 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alsagers Bank Primary Academy The Drive , Alsagers Bank ST7 8BB | - not rated | 2,862 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhead Primary School Kingsley Road , Talke Pits ST7 1RA | 3out of 4 | 3,125 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Thomas Boughey Academy Station Road , Halmer End ST7 8AP | 2out of 4 | 2,255 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community Sports College Castle Street , Chesterton ST5 7LP | 3out of 4 | 3,725 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's CofE Academy First Avenue , Kidsgrove ST7 1DP | - not rated | 4,837 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alsager School Hassall Road , Alsager ST7 2HR | 4out of 4 | 5,367 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Education - Audley 2 Castle Hill , Nantwich Road ST7 8DH | - not rated | 611 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluebell School Ltd Gloucester Road , Kidsgrove ST7 1EH | - not rated | 5,440 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNOWJO'S NAUGHTY BUT NICE | 42 Church Street | 791 yd | |
| MY GELATO | 56 Church Street | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWAN INN | 58 Chapel Street | 121 yd | |
| THE PLOUGH INN | 2 Ravens Lane | 492 yd | |
| BIGNALL END CRICKET CLUB AND MINERS INSTITUTE | Bignall End Cricket Club & Miners Institution, Boon Hill | 658 yd | |
| THE BUTCHERS ARMS | The Butchers Arms, 18 Church Street | 741 yd | |
| THE BOUGHEY ARMS | Boughey Arms, Nantwich Road | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| VILLAGE FISH & CHIPS | 43a Ravens Lane | 492 yd | |
| ALESSI | 50-54 Church Street | 824 yd | |
| AUDLEY FAST FOOD | 58 Church Street | 838 yd | |
| AUDLEY FISH BAR | 82 Church Street | 922 yd | |
| NEW RUBY | New Ruby Chinese Takeaway, 59 Church Street | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO STORES LTD | 57 Church Street | 922 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Audley & District Fc AUDLEY AND DISTRICT FOOTBALL CLUB AUDLEY AND DISTRICT FOOTBALL CLUB OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 251 yd |
| Bignall End Cricket Club BOON HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 791 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 | 4.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 4.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 4.2% |
| 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 | 77.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.