Postcode Analysis Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands

TIMBLE CLOSE, ST2 0AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TIMBLE CLOSE, ST2 0AX.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 33,500 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: ST2 0AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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1/10
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2/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

ST2 0AX has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 43-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 19.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ST2 0AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Timble Close, 0.7km from Bentilee in Stoke-on-Trent. Administratively it sits within Bentilee and Ubberley ward and the Stoke-on-Trent Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, ST2 0AX is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £81k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 19.0% year-on-year. 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 ST2 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00071844 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST2 0AX. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Terraced

£ 90,500

2 sales · Mean £ 90,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around ST2 0AX is above average at 103 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.

Violence and sexual offences119
Anti-social behaviour94
Criminal damage and arson57
Shoplifting44
Public order33

school Local Schools

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Bentilee Nursery School

Outstanding77 pupils0.4 km
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Maple Court Academy

Requires Improvement444 pupils0.8 km
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Discovery Academy

Good1330 pupils1.0 km
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St Maria Goretti Catholic Academy

Good241 pupils1.1 km
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Sandford Hill Primary School

Outstanding467 pupils1.2 km
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Eaton Park Academy

Good474 pupils1.3 km
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Merit Hospital School and Medical Pupil Referral Unit

Good4 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Fryday Fish and Chips0.7 km
  • Laurel Garden0.7 km
  • Planet Pizza0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Best One1.0 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Nik Naks Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Toms Bake Shop0.5 km
  • Mossfield Service Station0.4 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Berryhill W.M.C.0.6 km
  • The Beverley0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Mossfield Cafe1.0 km
  • Sab's Cafe0.4 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Late Shop0.5 km
  • Heron Foods Ltd0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Longton2.2 km
  • Stoke-On-Trent3.4 km
  • Blythe Bridge6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Tiverton Road0.1 km
  • Tiverton Road0.1 km
  • Thurston Way0.1 km
  • Thurston Way0.2 km
  • Templeton Avenue0.2 km