Marsh Grove is in Gillow Heath, Stoke-On-Trent and in Staffordshire Moorlands district. ST8 6RB is located in the Biddulph North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Staffordshire Moorlands. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marsh Grove, Gillow Heath, Stoke-on-trent, ST8 6RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST8 6QY, ST8 6QZ, ST8 6QT, ST8 6RD, ST8 6QR, ST8 6RE, ST8 6RA, ST8 6QX, ST8 6QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST8 6RB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51.9% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.1% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 ST8 6RB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.1% 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 | 20.1% | 28.6% | 8.5% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 51.1% | -8.0% | 44.2% | 6.9% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 10.7% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 8.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 36.2% | 40.4% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 39.4% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 13.8% | -4.4% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 5.4% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 31.5% | 20.7% | -10.8% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 8.2% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 15.7% | 5.3% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 9.6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 14.3% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.9% | 28.9% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.3% | 97.1% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 99% | 98.1% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 98.1% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 59.7% | 46.2% | 13.5% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marsh Grove was 19.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.5% lower than the Biddulph North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marsh Grove has the 7th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Biddulph North and the 59th lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Staffordshire Moorlands .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Marsh Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-10-31 | £328,710 |
| 1 Marsh Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2020-10-30 | £202,608 |
| 7 Marsh Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2020-10-09 | £212,143 |
| 4 Marsh Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,750 | 2017-01-12 | £201,619 |
| 7 Marsh Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2016-08-12 | £238,208 |
ST8 6RB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
ST8 6RB 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 ST8 6RB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 114 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsfield First School Gunn Street , Biddulph ST8 6AY | 3out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxhey First School Pennine Way , Biddulph ST8 7EB | 3out of 4 | 1,548 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy Woodland Street , Biddulph ST8 6LW | 4out of 4 | 2,121 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Squirrel Hayes First School Springfield Road , Biddulph ST8 7DF | 3out of 4 | 2,167 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knypersley First School Newpool Road , Knypersley ST8 6NN | 4out of 4 | 2,541 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 | 2,863 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse Academy Woodhouse Lane , Biddulph ST8 7DR | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| James Bateman Middle School Park Lane , Knypersley ST8 7AT | 3out of 4 | 2,473 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 | 2,396 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheshire Alternative Provision School Unit 1 & 2 , Ground Floor CW12 1EH | - not rated | 4,944 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone Academy Marlfields Primary Academy , Waggs Road CW12 4BT | - not rated | 5,026 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aidenswood 48 Parson Street , CW12 4ED | - not rated | 5,351 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hideaway | Grange Road, Biddulph | 890 yd | |
| Biddulph Grange Tea Rooms | Grange Road, Biddulph | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| STAFFORDSHIRE KNOT | Marshfield Lane, Biddulph | 271 yd | |
| Biddulph Bowling and Recreational Club | Congleton Road, Biddulph | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRANGE FISH BAR | 167 Congleton Road, Biddulph | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LONDIS | 126 Congleton Road, Biddulph | 832 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Halls Road Playing Fields Halls Road | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Woodhouse Academy WOODHOUSE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL WOODHOUSE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL WOODHOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Biddulph Valley Leisure Centre Thames Drive | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,087 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 | 57.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.