ST2 0BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Middlefield Road, 0.4km from Ubberley 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 0BZ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £105k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 53.5% 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 0BZ are sourced from Output Area E00071818 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MIDDLEFIELD ROAD, ST2 0BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIDDLEFIELD ROAD, ST2 0BZ.
389
32
£ 32,800 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST2 0BZ 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
ST2 0BZ has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 53.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST2 0BZ. The average age is 32.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 89,000
11 sales · Mean £ 98,181
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ST2 0BZ is moderate at 87 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
Bentilee Nursery School
Maple Court Academy
Discovery Academy
St Maria Goretti Catholic Academy
Sandford Hill Primary School
Eaton Park Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Fryday Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Laurel Garden0.4 km
- Planet Pizza0.4 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Best One1.0 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Nik Naks Convenience Store0.5 km
- Toms Bake Shop0.4 km
- Mossfield Service Station0.2 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Berryhill W.M.C.0.3 km
- The Beverley0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Mossfield Cafe1.0 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Sab's Cafe0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.5 km
- Heron Foods Ltd0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longton2.3 km
- Stoke-On-Trent3.7 km
- Blythe Bridge6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Hall Hill Drive0.1 km
- Croftfield Street0.1 km
- Hall Hill Drive0.1 km
- Templeton Avenue0.1 km
- Templeton Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST20BZ · Data under Open Government Licence