ST1 5GG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Watersedge Grove, 0.4km from Etruria in Stoke-on-Trent. Administratively it sits within Etruria and Hanley ward and the Stoke-on-Trent Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, ST1 5GG offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Stoke-on-Trent.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £237k.
Census 2021 statistics for ST1 5GG are sourced from Output Area E00171639 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATERSEDGE GROVE, ST1 5GG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERSEDGE GROVE, ST1 5GG.
339
30
£ 30,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST1 5GG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
ST1 5GG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 30, 57% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST1 5GG. The average age is 30.3. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 237,500
2 sales · Mean £ 237,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST1 5GG has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Etruscan Primary School
St Mark's CofE Primary School
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School
May Bank Infants' School
Harpfield Primary Academy
St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Basford Off Licence1.0 km
- 2 Apple Cafe0.9 km
- Baraka Supermarket0.9 km
- Sun Street News0.6 km
- Etruria Industrial Museum Cafe0.2 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Thyme 2 Dine0.9 km
- Toby Carvery Festival Park0.5 km
- The Holy Inadequate0.2 km
- The Wheatsheaf Hotel0.9 km
- Shoulder of Mutton0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Chicinos0.9 km
- Grosvenor Casino Stoke0.9 km
- Costa0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Nando's0.9 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Subway0.9 km
- The Wingz Cartel0.7 km
- Hello Juice & Desserts0.9 km
- Kabul House0.9 km
- Raj's College Grill0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Hayat Superstore0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stoke-On-Trent1.6 km
- Longport2.8 km
- Longton5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Humbert Street0.2 km
- Forge Lane0.3 km
- Queensway roundabout0.3 km
- Etruria Rail Station0.4 km
- Sentinel offices0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ST15GG · Data under Open Government Licence