The ST2 8BL postcode is in Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent postcode town, within West Midlands, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | ST2 |
| Ward | Abbey Hulton and Townsend |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Abbey Hulton |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Police Force | Staffordshire |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Abbey Hulton and Townsend |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 1968 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Outer city hardship / Challenged white communities / Industrial and Multi-ethnic, while the work-zone classification is Healthcare and public administration.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Bucknall(0.33 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Granville Road(0.03 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Stoke-On-Trent(2.27 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(23.63 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Hanley SchoolAll Through, Outstanding | 6-19 | ST2 8PQ (0.17 mi) | Details |
| Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic AcademyPrimary, Requires improvement | 3-11 | ST2 8AU (0.27 mi) | Details |
| Kingsland CofE AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ST2 9AS (0.28 mi) | Details |
| Abbey Hulton Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ST2 8BS (0.34 mi) | Details |
| St Maria Goretti Catholic AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ST2 0LY (0.69 mi) | Details |
| Carmountside Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 2-11 | ST2 8DJ (0.85 mi) | Details |
| The Beechfield SchoolAll Through, Requires improvement | 7-16 | ST2 8DD (0.85 mi) | Details |
| Birches Head AcademySecondary, Requires improvement | 11-16 | ST2 8DD (0.85 mi) | Details |
| Eaton Park AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ST2 9PF (0.87 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is POTTERIES MEDICAL CENTRE(0.61 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| potteries medical centreActivepotteries medical centre, beverley drive, bentilee, stoke on trent, staffordshire | 01782280755 | ST2 0JG |
| birches head medical ctr.Activebirches head medical ctr., diana road, birches head, stoke on trent, staffordshire | 08443878989 | ST1 6RS |
The population of ST28BL is 608 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 38 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1810), Between 25 to 34 (1134), and Between 35 to 44 (939).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 502 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 36.
Regarding education, 166 adults have Does not apply, while 81 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (313), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (290).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (304), followed by Christian (256).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Routine occupations (79) followed by Semi-routine occupations (76), and Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (75).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (477), and 348 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1788) and Africa (40).