ST1 1BS is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Hanley in Stoke-on-Trent. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Joiner's Square ward and the Stoke-on-Trent Central constituency.
Within the ST1 district, this postcode is characterised by a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. By day, the area transitions to a traditional high streets character: traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 (609 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 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00179362 (shared with 280 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST1 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST1 1BS.
351
36
£ 30,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST1 1BS 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
No single demographic signal dominates ST1 1BS — age 36, 15% ownership, 64% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1BS. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near ST1 1BS are high at 609 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
Hanley St Luke's CofE Aided Primary School
Grove Academy
Northwood Broom Academy
Waterside Primary School
St Mark's CofE Primary School
St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy
Forest Park Primary School
Hamilton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
68 nearby- A J & J Turner0.4 km
- B & M Stores0.2 km
- Derby Street Pharmacy0.5 km
- Emma Chuks0.2 km
- Euro Deli0.5 km
- + 63 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Hilton Garden Inn0.5 km
- Y.M.C.A. North Staffordshire0.9 km
- The Auctioneer0.1 km
- Best Western Stoke on Trent City Centre Hotel0.3 km
- The Macari Centre0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
41 nearby- Bloom0.2 km
- Coachmakers Arms0.4 km
- Hanley Brewers Fayre & Premier Inn0.6 km
- J&G Meakin Cricket Club1.0 km
- Market Tavern0.1 km
- + 36 more
Restaurant, Cafe
68 nearby- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Just Kidding0.6 km
- Lemongrass Garden0.7 km
- Longrest Boardgame Bar & Cafe0.2 km
- Mitchell Youth Arts Centre0.5 km
- + 63 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.2 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- The Food Warehouse0.7 km
- Co-op Late Shop0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Best 4 U0.4 km
- Chunky Chicken0.7 km
- Gyro City0.2 km
- King Grill and Shawarma0.5 km
- Lokanta0.7 km
- + 33 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stoke-On-Trent2.1 km
- Longport3.3 km
- Longton4.7 km
Bus Stops
- deleted stop0.1 km
- stop T10.1 km
- deleted stop0.1 km
- stop S50.1 km
- stop S40.1 km
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