Park Lane is in Knypersley, Stoke-On-Trent and in Staffordshire Moorlands district. ST8 7BG 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 7BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST8 7BX, ST8 7BQ, ST8 7BN, ST8 7BW, ST8 7DB, ST8 7BZ, ST8 6LX, ST8 7TG, ST8 7BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST8 7BG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 50.4% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 47% | 49.6% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 7BG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.1% 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 | 15.5% | 17.4% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -20.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.7% | 65.1% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 20.9% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 5% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 10.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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 | 33.5% | 42.8% | 9.3% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 34.8% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 21.4% | 16.8% | -4.6% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 4.8% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 32.3% | 18.3% | -14.0% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 11.5% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 12.4% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 9.2% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 18.3% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.8% | 27.1% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.3% | 98.8% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 98.8% 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 | 99.6% | 98.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.6% | 98.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 64% | 46.2% | 17.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Lane was 21.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.4% lower than the Biddulph North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Park Lane has the 6th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Biddulph North and the 66th lowest crime rate of 314 local areas in Staffordshire Moorlands .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Park Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-08-06 | £198,514 |
| 93 Park Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £299,950 | 2025-03-26 | £305,543 |
| 81 Park Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2025-03-21 | £348,772 |
| 113 Park Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-07-11 | £350,815 |
| Park Lane Nursing Home Park Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building | £1,438,234 | 2024-06-03 | £1,420,623 |
ST8 7BG 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 7BG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 98 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnwood Nursery School Chell Heath Road , Chell Heath ST6 6PB | - not rated | 4,982 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Nursery School Wellington Road , Kidsgrove ST7 4BH | - not rated | 5,394 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squirrel Hayes First School Springfield Road , Biddulph ST8 7DF | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Woodland Street , Biddulph ST8 6LW | - not rated | 609 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy Woodland Street , Biddulph ST8 6LW | - not rated | 609 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knypersley First School Newpool Road , Knypersley ST8 6NN | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knypersley First School Newpool Road , Knypersley ST8 6NN | - not rated | 1,073 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 | 284 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddulph High School Conway Road , Knypersley ST8 7AR | - not rated | 284 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Brindley High School St Michael's Road , Tunstall ST6 6JT | - not rated | 4,716 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Horizon Academy Turnhurst Road , Tunstall ST6 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 4,716 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidsgrove Secondary School Gloucester Road , ST7 4DL | 3out of 4 | 5,066 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 | 836 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| James Bateman Junior High School Park Lane , Knypersley ST8 7AT | - not rated | 836 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse Middle School Woodhouse Lane , Biddulph ST8 7DR | - not rated | 2,343 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse Academy Woodhouse Lane , Biddulph ST8 7DR | 3out of 4 | 2,343 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 | 969 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watermill School Turnhurst Road , Chell ST6 6JZ | - not rated | 4,820 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watermill School Turnhurst Road , Chell ST6 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 4,820 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Special School Chell Heath Road , Chell Heath ST6 6PD | - not rated | 4,872 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Groves Preparatory School Gloucester Road , Kidsgrove ST7 1EL | - not rated | 5,387 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 | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barley Mow | Church Road, Biddulph | 526 yd | |
| KNYPERSLEY SPORTS CLUB | Tunstall Road, Biddulph | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEPHERD STREET CHIP SHOP | 23 Shepherd Street, Biddulph | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Tunstall Road, Biddulph | 991 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Biddulph High School CONWAY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 284 yd |
| Church Road Recreation Ground CHURCH CLOSE | grass pitches | 434 yd |
| James Bateman Middle School PARK LANE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 835 yd |
| Knypersley Cricket Club TUNSTALL ROAD | grass pitches | 959 yd |
| Knypersley Victoria Sports Club TUNSTALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 959 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| 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 | 73.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.