ST1 1JA is an up-and-coming urban area on Marsh Street South, 0.4km from Stoke-on-Trent in Stoke-on-Trent. Administratively it sits within Joiner's Square ward and the Stoke-on-Trent Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, major retail centres of national and regional significance. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Stoke-on-Trent.
Safety: Crime rates are high (782 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for ST1 1JA are sourced from Output Area E00179362 (shared with 280 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARSH STREET SOUTH, ST1 1JA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARSH STREET SOUTH, ST1 1JA.
351
36
£ 30,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST1 1JA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ST1 1JA spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST1 1JA. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near ST1 1JA are high at 782 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Hanley St Luke's CofE Aided Primary School
Waterside Primary School
Etruscan Primary School
Forest Park Primary School
Grove Academy
Northwood Broom Academy
St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
71 nearby- Stansgate Supermarket1.0 km
- Boden News0.2 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Daisy Traditional Sweets0.3 km
- Dar's Premier0.8 km
- + 66 more
Pub, NightClub
41 nearby- The Bulls Head0.8 km
- The Masons Arms1.0 km
- Bottlecraft Ltd0.1 km
- Royal Music Hall0.1 km
- Smashed Brothers Burgers0.4 km
- + 36 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- The Auctioneer0.3 km
- Y.M.C.A. North Staffordshire0.8 km
- The Macari Centre0.6 km
- Hilton Garden Inn0.2 km
- Best Western Stoke on Trent City Centre Hotel0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
73 nearby- Little Dumpling King0.1 km
- AJ's Lounge0.1 km
- Ali Baba UK0.6 km
- Balkan0.9 km
- BB's Coffee & Muffins0.4 km
- + 68 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- CJ Curry House0.2 km
- Ddomy Pizza0.4 km
- Dixy Chicken0.3 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Nefertiti Pizza & Kebab House0.4 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
- Hayat Superstore0.8 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- The Food Warehouse0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stoke-On-Trent1.8 km
- Longport3.2 km
- Longton4.7 km
Bus Stops
- stop B 20.1 km
- stop B 30.1 km
- stop B 40.1 km
- stop B 10.1 km
- stop Z0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: ST11JA · Data under Open Government Licence