Cowlishaw Close is in Brown Lees, Stoke-On-Trent and in Staffordshire Moorlands district. ST8 6JW is located in the Biddulph West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Staffordshire Moorlands. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cowlishaw Close, Brown Lees, Stoke-on-trent, ST8 6JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST8 6NG, ST8 6PG, ST8 6PF, ST8 6TB, ST8 6PJ, ST8 6SH, ST8 6PE, ST8 6NL, ST8 6PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST8 6JW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 53.5% | 48.3% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 46.5% | 51.7% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 30.8% | 29% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.9% | 43.9% | -11.0% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 12.6% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 10.3% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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 | 43.3% | 39.8% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 36% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 18.8% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 4.2% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 14.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.1% | 26.2% | -10.9% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 7% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 14.5% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 13.1% | 9.3% | 5.3% | 7.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 22.9% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 14.5% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -19.3% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.9% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.6% | 96.9% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 98.1% 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 | 96.8% | 98.1% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 98.1% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cowlishaw Close was 80.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 173.6% higher than the Biddulph North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cowlishaw Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Biddulph North and the 87th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Staffordshire Moorlands .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Cowlishaw Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2023-11-03 | £305,491 |
| 2 Cowlishaw Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £195,500 | 2013-10-18 | £322,354 |
| 2 Cowlishaw Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2002-12-20 | £268,832 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knypersley First School Newpool Road , Knypersley ST8 6NN | 4out of 4 | 869 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thursfield Primary School Chapel Lane , Harriseahead ST7 4JL | 1out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy Woodland Street , Biddulph ST8 6LW | 4out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Squirrel Hayes First School Springfield Road , Biddulph ST8 7DF | 3out of 4 | 1,910 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsfield First School Gunn Street , Biddulph ST8 6AY | 3out of 4 | 2,023 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biddulph High School Conway Road , Knypersley ST8 7AR | 3out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidsgrove Secondary School Gloucester Road , ST7 4DL | 2out of 4 | 3,334 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Horizon Academy Turnhurst Road , Tunstall ST6 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 3,700 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy Little Chell Lane , Tunstall ST6 6LZ | 3out of 4 | 4,273 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's CofE Academy First Avenue , Kidsgrove ST7 1DP | - not rated | 4,625 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,069 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse Academy Woodhouse Lane , Biddulph ST8 7DR | 3out of 4 | 3,468 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 | 1,047 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watermill School Turnhurst Road , Chell ST6 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 3,742 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluebell School Ltd Gloucester Road , Kidsgrove ST7 1EH | - not rated | 4,268 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricket section Victoria & Knypersley Sports and Social Welfare Club | Tunstall Road, Biddulph | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardeners Arms | Brown Lees Road, Brown Lees | 231 yd | |
| THE NELSON INN | 118 Brown Lees Road, Brown Lees | 520 yd | |
| KNYPERSLEY SPORTS CLUB | Tunstall Road, Biddulph | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Tunstall Road, Biddulph | 819 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Hayes Playing Fields Mill Hayes Road | grass pitches | 615 yd |
| Knypersley Cricket Club TUNSTALL ROAD | grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Knypersley Victoria Sports Club TUNSTALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 702 yd |
| James Bateman Middle School PARK LANE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 1,011 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 | 11.1% |
| 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% |
| 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 | 88.9% |
| Median download speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 30.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 30.3 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.