Tunstall Road is in Knypersley, Stoke-On-Trent and in Staffordshire Moorlands district. ST8 7AQ is located in the Biddulph South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Staffordshire Moorlands. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tunstall Road, Knypersley, Stoke-on-trent, ST8 7AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST8 7AJ, ST8 6SJ, ST8 6SZ, ST8 7AH, ST8 6SL, ST8 6SQ, ST8 6SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST8 7AQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 57.4% | 52.6% | -4.8% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 42.6% | 47.4% | 4.8% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 | 27.1% | 30.1% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.4% | 45.6% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 6.6% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 17.8% | 14.7% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.7% | 38.2% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -10.2% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 32.4% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 21.6% | 25.5% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 2.9% | -3.7% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 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.
In the area around ST8 7AQ this area, 28.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.3% | 28.4% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 8.6% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 16.7% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 7.8% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 19.8% | 10.9% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 16.3% | -2.3% | 33.8% | -17.5% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.5% | 96.1% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 97.5% | 97.1% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 97.1% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.3% | 37.2% | 14.1% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tunstall Road was 165.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 449.1% higher than the Biddulph North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tunstall Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Biddulph North and the 24th highest crime rate of 314 local areas in Staffordshire Moorlands .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175 Tunstall Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-01-10 | £390,374 |
| 189 Tunstall Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2025-01-10 | £275,188 |
| 173 Tunstall Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-06-21 | £379,793 |
| 193 Tunstall Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-11-10 | £201,863 |
| 225 Tunstall Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2022-01-21 | £206,030 |
ST8 7AQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 7AQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Nursery School Wellington Road , Kidsgrove ST7 4BH | - not rated | 4,313 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnwood Nursery School Chell Heath Road , Chell Heath ST6 6PB | - not rated | 4,355 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerbank Nursery School Summerbank Road , Tunstall ST6 5EY | - not rated | 5,331 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knypersley First School Newpool Road , Knypersley ST8 6NN | - not rated | 629 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knypersley First School Newpool Road , Knypersley ST8 6NN | - not rated | 629 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Woodland Street , Biddulph ST8 6LW | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy Woodland Street , Biddulph ST8 6LW | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Squirrel Hayes First School Springfield Road , Biddulph ST8 7DF | 3out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 834 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddulph High School Conway Road , Knypersley ST8 7AR | - not rated | 834 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Brindley High School St Michael's Road , Tunstall ST6 6JT | - not rated | 3,879 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Horizon Academy Turnhurst Road , Tunstall ST6 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 3,879 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidsgrove Secondary School Gloucester Road , ST7 4DL | 3out of 4 | 4,004 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 666 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| James Bateman Junior High School Park Lane , Knypersley ST8 7AT | - not rated | 666 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse Middle School Woodhouse Lane , Biddulph ST8 7DR | - not rated | 3,103 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse Academy Woodhouse Lane , Biddulph ST8 7DR | 3out of 4 | 3,103 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 | 745 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watermill School Turnhurst Road , Chell ST6 6JZ | - not rated | 3,955 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watermill School Turnhurst Road , Chell ST6 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 3,955 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Special School Chell Heath Road , Chell Heath ST6 6PD | - not rated | 4,262 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Groves Preparatory School Gloucester Road , Kidsgrove ST7 1EL | - not rated | 4,325 yd | Other independent 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 | 0 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNYPERSLEY SPORTS CLUB | Tunstall Road, Biddulph | 0 yd | |
| Gardeners Arms | Brown Lees Road, Brown Lees | 470 yd | |
| THE NELSON INN | 118 Brown Lees Road, Brown Lees | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Tunstall Road, Biddulph | 543 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Hayes Playing Fields Mill Hayes Road | grass pitches | 238 yd |
| Knypersley Cricket Club TUNSTALL ROAD | grass pitches | 285 yd |
| Knypersley Victoria Sports Club TUNSTALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 285 yd |
| James Bateman Middle School PARK LANE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 661 yd |
| Biddulph High School CONWAY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 833 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 | 34.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.