Postcode Analysis Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands

WATERLOO ROAD, ST1 5EH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERLOO ROAD, ST1 5EH.

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Population

418

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 34,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ST1 5EH 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.

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1/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

ST1 5EH has a highly multicultural community character — 48% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 32 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending down 16.7% year-on-year.

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

ST1 5EH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Waterloo Road, 0.3km from Cobridge in Stoke-on-Trent. Administratively it sits within Etruria and Hanley ward and the Stoke-on-Trent North constituency.

For renters and young professionals, ST1 5EH 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 — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Stoke-on-Trent.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £60k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 16.7% 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 ST1 5EH are sourced from Output Area E00071974 (shared with 15 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 ST1 5EH. The average age is 32.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British52.5%
Asian / British Asian34.1%
Black / African / Caribbean7.6%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 60,000

10 sales · Mean £ 57,850

Semi-Detached

£ 76,250

2 sales · Mean £ 76,250

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

Crime around ST1 5EH is moderate at 89 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 offences158
Anti-social behaviour91
Criminal damage and arson47
Public order33
Vehicle crime29

school Local Schools

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Forest Park Primary School

Good468 pupils0.1 km
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St Peter's Catholic Academy

Outstanding237 pupils0.5 km
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Sneyd Academy

Good580 pupils1.0 km
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Hamilton Academy

Good149 pupils1.1 km
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Grove Academy

Requires Improvement433 pupils1.2 km
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St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy

Good226 pupils1.3 km
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Etruscan Primary School

Good445 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.8 km
  • Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Centre1.0 km
  • Armstrongs Herbal Store1.0 km
  • Balance and Beam Gymnastics0.9 km
  • Clinton Cards0.9 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Best Western Stoke on Trent City Centre Hotel0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Reflex1.0 km
  • Bar 360 2009 Ltd0.8 km
  • Gossip0.8 km
  • Pink0.9 km
  • The Golden Cup0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Food Warehouse0.8 km
  • City Halal Supermarket0.4 km
  • Morrisons Store & Petrol Filling Station0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Trinity Kebab1.0 km
  • Trinity Kebab1.0 km
  • Waheed’s Chilli n Spice0.6 km
  • Ddomy Pizza0.8 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.9 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Nando's1.0 km
  • Wagamama1.0 km
  • Cineworld Stoke0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • + 33 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Longport2.2 km
  • Stoke-On-Trent2.8 km
  • Longton5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Cobridge Lights0.0 km
  • Cobridge Lights0.0 km
  • Portland Street0.2 km
  • Greyhound Way0.2 km
  • Greyhound Way0.2 km