Mount Close, Werrington, Stoke-on-trent, ST9 0EJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST9 0EJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53%	51.1%	-1.9%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	47%	48.9%	1.9%	49.0%	-0.1%

Partnership Status

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 ST9 0EJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% 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	16%	24.6%	8.6%	37.9%	-13.3%
Married: Opposite sex	68.8%	51.7%	-17.1%	44.2%	7.5%
Separated	2.1%	1.3%	-0.8%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	6.8%	10.8%	4.0%	9.1%	1.7%
Widowed	6.3%	11.6%	5.3%	6.1%	5.5%

Health

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	43.1%	38.4%	-4.7%	48.4%	-10.0%
Good health	40.2%	41.3%	1.1%	33.6%	7.7%
Fair health	12.8%	16.6%	3.8%	12.7%	3.9%
Bad health	3.2%	2.2%	-1.0%	4.0%	-1.8%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	1.2%	0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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 22.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28.7%	22.6%	-6.1%	18.2%	4.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.5%	5.1%	-5.4%	9.6%	-4.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.3%	15.4%	1.1%	13.4%	2.0%
Apprenticeship	4.6%	9%	4.4%	5.3%	3.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.5%	21.4%	10.9%	16.9%	4.5%
Degree or Similar	24.9%	22.2%	-2.7%	33.8%	-11.6%
Other	6.3%	4.3%	-2.0%	2.8%	1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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)
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99.6%	99.6%	0.0%	81.4%	18.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97% 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%	-0.5%	83.2%	13.8%
European Union	1.8%	2.2%	0.4%	6.1%	-3.9%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.2%	97%	-0.2%	83.2%	13.8%
10+ Years	0%	2.6%	2.6%	9.8%	-7.2%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.4%	76.7%	7.7%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
No passport held	14.4%	13.5%	0.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.1%	37.2%	-4.1%
Christian	61.7%	46.2%	15.5%
Not answered	5.2%	6.0%	-0.8%

Safety

Is Mount Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mount Close was 39.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.0% lower than the Cellarhead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Mount Close has the 14th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Cellarhead and the 137th lowest crime rate of 314 local areas in Staffordshire Moorlands .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,700

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in ST9 0EJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Mount Close are based on 20 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Staffordshire Moorlands.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Mount Close, Werrington, Stoke-on-trent, ST9 0EJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST9 0EJ

Average Price
£261,204

Semi-Detached
£212,626

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£309,782

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Mount Close

Average Price
£267,038

Semi-Detached
£213,456

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£302,759

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Mount CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Mount Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£241,000	2024-05-24	£253,461
16 Mount Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£218,000	2023-01-13	£226,284
15 Mount Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2021-07-02	£187,238
25 Mount Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2020-11-26	£272,305
12 Mount Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£178,000	2019-06-06	£238,713

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST9 0EJ

Employment

ST9 0EJ 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 ST9 0EJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	95
Full-Time Employee	68
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	17
Student (economically inactive)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Looking after home or family	5
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	23
Manufacturing	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Financial and insurance activities	12
Education	8
Other	7
Construction	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Transport and storage	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Information and communication	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingsland Nursery School Werrington Road , Bucknall ST2 9AS	- not rated	3,395 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bentilee Nursery School Dawlish Drive , Bentilee ST2 0HW	- not rated	3,405 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Abbey Hulton Nursery School Abbey Road , ST2 8AX	- not rated	3,990 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Werrington Infant School Stonehouse Road , Werrington ST9 0JX	- not rated	449 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Werrington Primary School Washerwall Lane , Werrington ST9 0JU	3out of 4	608 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Werrington Primary School Washerwall Lane , Werrington ST9 0JU	- not rated	608 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John's CofE Primary School Mill Lane , Wetley Rocks ST9 0BN	3out of 4	2,846 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John's CofE (C) Primary School Mill Lane , Wetley Rocks ST9 0BN	- not rated	2,846 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Moorside High School Cellarhead Road , Werrington ST9 0HP	3out of 4	1,338 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Moorside High School Cellarhead Road , Werrington ST9 0HP	- not rated	1,338 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mitchell High School Business & Enterprise College Corneville Road , Bucknall ST2 9EY	- not rated	3,097 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Discovery Academy Discovery Drive , Bentilee ST2 0GA	2out of 4	3,194 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Berry Hill High School and Sports College Arbourfield Drive , Bucknall ST2 9LR	- not rated	4,262 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Disaffected Pupils Project C/O Mitchell High School , Corneville Road ST2 9EY	- not rated	3,097 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Aurora Hanley School Cambrian Way , off Eaves Lane ST2 8PQ	- not rated	3,112 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Manor Abbey School Greasley Road , ST2 8LG	- not rated	3,254 yd	Free schools special	No	Boys	More About School
Cicely Haughton School Westwood Manor , Mill Lane ST9 0BX	- not rated	3,441 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Cicely Haughton School Westwood Manor , Mill Lane ST9 0BX	- not rated	3,441 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Little Joe's Cafe	23 Johnstone Avenue, Werrington		307 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Windmill Inn	Ash Bank Road, Werrington		479 yd
Red Cow Inn	Ash Bank Road, Werrington		479 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Werrington Pizza and Grill	425 Ash Bank Road, Werrington	371 yd
CHINA GARDEN CHINESE TAKEAWAY	423 Ash Bank Road, Werrington	379 yd
Just F Kids Ltd	48 Washerwall Lane, Werrington	648 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Werrington Primary School WERRINGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL WERRINGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL WASHERWALL LANE	grass pitches	707 yd
Hmpyoi Werrington	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	775 yd
Meigh Road Playing Fields MEIGH ROAD	grass pitches	1,068 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	66.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	113.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.