Park Lane is in Knypersley, Stoke-On-Trent and in Staffordshire Moorlands district. ST8 7AU 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 Park Lane, Knypersley, Stoke-on-trent, ST8 7AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST8 7AL, ST8 7AG, ST8 7AT, ST8 6LF, ST8 7AX, ST8 7AA, ST8 6LD, ST8 7AE, ST8 6LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST8 7AU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 50.9% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 46.4% | 49.1% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 7AU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.7% 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 | 21.7% | 25.4% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.3% | 60.7% | 1.4% | 44.2% | 16.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 13.4% | 7.1% | -6.3% | 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 | 36.8% | 40.1% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 36.7% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 18% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 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 | 28.5% | 19.4% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 7.9% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 14.3% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 9.1% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 17.5% | 2.5% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 30.2% | 11.6% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.6% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 98.6% | 97.2% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 97.3% | 97.9% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 97.9% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 59.9% | 46.2% | 13.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Lane was 194.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 564.0% higher than the Biddulph North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Lane has the highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Biddulph North and the 17th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Staffordshire Moorlands .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 124.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Park Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-12-19 | £118,647 |
| 64 Park Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-11-22 | £335,934 |
| Warrendale Veterinary Care Centre, 46 Park Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-04-11 | £222,680 |
| 58 Park Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-11-21 | £233,060 |
| 24 Park Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-11-17 | £127,124 |
ST8 7AU 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knypersley First School Newpool Road , Knypersley ST8 6NN | 4out of 4 | 232 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy Woodland Street , Biddulph ST8 6LW | 4out of 4 | 628 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Squirrel Hayes First School Springfield Road , Biddulph ST8 7DF | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsfield First School Gunn Street , Biddulph ST8 6AY | 3out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxhey First School Pennine Way , Biddulph ST8 7EB | 3out of 4 | 2,067 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 | 739 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidsgrove Secondary School Gloucester Road , ST7 4DL | 2out of 4 | 4,318 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Horizon Academy Turnhurst Road , Tunstall ST6 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 4,497 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy Little Chell Lane , Tunstall ST6 6LZ | 3out of 4 | 5,063 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 | 45 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse Academy Woodhouse Lane , Biddulph ST8 7DR | 3out of 4 | 2,502 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 | 171 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watermill School Turnhurst Road , Chell ST6 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 4,570 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluebell School Ltd Gloucester Road , Kidsgrove ST7 1EH | - not rated | 5,252 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 | 617 yd | |
| ROTI RESTAURANT | 87-89 High Street, Biddulph | 970 yd | |
| ONTAP | 83 High Street, Biddulph | 983 yd | |
| THE GREEN TREE HOUSE CRAFT CAFE | 72 High Street, Biddulph | 985 yd | |
| Biddulph Cafe | 71 High Street, Biddulph | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNYPERSLEY SPORTS CLUB | Tunstall Road, Biddulph | 617 yd | |
| Barley Mow | Church Road, Biddulph | 785 yd | |
| BRADLEY GREEN | 68 High Street, Biddulph | 998 yd | |
| Gardeners Arms | Brown Lees Road, Brown Lees | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEPHERD STREET CHIP SHOP | 23 Shepherd Street, Biddulph | 748 yd | |
| BIDDULPH CHINESE | 81 High Street, Biddulph | 994 yd | |
| Mexitalia | 73 High Street, Biddulph | 1,018 yd | |
| BIDDULPH FISH BAR | 2 King Street, Biddulph | 1,052 yd | |
| FAMILY PIZZA | 54 High Street, Biddulph | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Tunstall Road, Biddulph | 262 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| James Bateman Middle School PARK LANE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 119 yd |
| Knypersley Cricket Club TUNSTALL ROAD | grass pitches | 353 yd |
| Knypersley Victoria Sports Club TUNSTALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 353 yd |
| Church Road Recreation Ground CHURCH CLOSE | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Biddulph High School CONWAY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| Mill Hayes Playing Fields Mill Hayes Road | grass pitches | 843 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.