Area Information for Lightwood Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 7NE

Lightwood Road in Stoke-On-Trent is in the West Midlands region of England. The postcode is within the Meir South ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Stoke-on-Trent South. This page combines information for the address Lightwood Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 7NE, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of ST3 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for ST3 7NE.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Stoke-on-Trent
Ward Meir South
Constituency Stoke-on-Trent South * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region West Midlands * Note that this refers to the Region, not the County of the same name
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 4 property sales in Lightwood Road, ST3 7NE since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is detached houses, with the most common tenure being ownership with a mortgage or shared ownership scheme. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Meir Park & South), and the Staffordshire Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Lightwood Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 7NE.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

Broadband Summary

The maximum speed reported in this postcode is 10-30Mbps, considered a somewhat basic broadband speed nowadays. More details are available on the Broadband tab.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Lightwood Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 7NE is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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House Prices

We have found 4 property sales in Lightwood Road since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Lightwood Road, Stoke-On-Trent consists predominantly of detached housing, a strong indicator of affluence. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 85
Semi-Detached 60
Terraced 8
Flat (Purpose-Built) 0
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 153
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is being repaid through a mortgage or shared ownership arrangement. The national average is just under 30%, while in this area it represents 53% of housing spaces.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 61
Owned with Mortgage 83
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 0
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 9
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 156

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 19
Two People 70
Three People 35
Four People 18
Five People 7
Six People 2
Seven People 1
8+ People 0
Total 152

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Lightwood Road, Stoke-On-Trent consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 19
Family Household 128
Other Household 7
Total 154

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 97
Deprived In One Dimension 37
Deprived In Two Dimensions 18
Deprived In Three Dimensions 1
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 153

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Stoke-on-Trent South constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 50% male.

Gender
Male 201
Female 200
Total 401

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 18
5-9 19
10-14 32
15-19 14
20-24 23
25-29 25
30-34 24
35-39 22
40-44 19
45-49 35
50-54 37
55-59 38
60-64 25
65-69 18
70-74 21
75-79 13
80-84 11
85+ 6
Total 400

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode ST3 7NE does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 102
Married 183
Separated 3
Divorced 24
Widowed 14
Total 326

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 218
Good 124
Fair 43
Bad 12
Very Bad 4
Total 401

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 125
Apprenticeship 26
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 53
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 49
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 27
No GCSEs or Equivalent 43
Other 6
Total 329

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Lightwood Road, Stoke-On-Trent) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 97% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 387
Mixed Ethnicity 5
Indian 6
Other Asian 3
Total 401

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 389
European Union 2
Rest of Europe 1
Middle East and Asia 8
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 1
Total 401

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 389
10+ Years 11
5-10 Years 1
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 401

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to ST3 7NE.

Passport(s) Held
None 39
United Kingdom 359
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 1
Rest of Europe 0
North America or Caribbean 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 133
Christian 242
Buddhist 0
Hindu 9
Jewish 0
Muslim 1
Sikh 0
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 19
Total 405

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 128
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 33
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 25
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 21
Unemployed 0
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 12
Retired 76
Looking After Home or Family 15
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 11
Other 6
Total 327

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 45
Professional Occupations 44
Associate Professional Occupations 26
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 18
Skilled Trades Occupations 24
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 14
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 14
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 13
Elementary Occupations 14
Total 212

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 59
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 74
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 32
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 56
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 14
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 31
Semi-Routine Occupation 30
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 19
Full-time Student 13
Total 328

Lightwood Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 7NE is within the Meir Park & South policing neighbourhood, under the Staffordshire Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Lightwood Road
Neighbourhood Team Address Meir Park & South
Sutherland Road
Longton
ST3 1HH
Force Website: http://www.staffordshire.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to ST3 7NE. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for ST3 7NE.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 11 closest railway stations to Lightwood Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 7NE. The nearest railway station is Blythe Bridge, approximately 2.1 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Blythe Bridge 2.1 miles
Wedgwood 2.4 miles
Longton 2.4 miles
Barlaston 2.5 miles
Stone (Staffs) 3.8 miles
Stoke-on-Trent 4.5 miles
Longport 7.2 miles
Kidsgrove 11 miles
Stafford 11 miles
Uttoxeter 12 miles
Alsager 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Lightwood Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 7NE. The nearest is St Matthews Church of England Academy, approximately 70 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
St Matthews Church of England Academy 70 yards July 2011
    
Meir Heath Academy 780 yards January 2012
    
St Augustine's Catholic Academy 1 mile May 2019
    
Sandon Primary Academy 1.1 miles July 2017
    
Belgrave St Bartholomew's Academy 1.5 miles March 2017
    
Alexandra Junior School 1.5 miles November 2022
    
Alexandra Infants' School 1.7 miles November 2022
    
Newstead Primary Academy 1.7 miles July 2024
    
Springcroft Primary School 1.7 miles November 2022
    
The Crescent Academy 1.8 miles March 2014
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Lightwood Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 7NE. The nearest is Ormiston Meridian Academy, approximately 1 mile away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Ormiston Meridian Academy 1 mile January 2022
    
Kinetic Academy 1.4 miles  
Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams 1.9 miles  
Blythe Bridge High School 2.3 miles May 2022
    
Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy 2.3 miles October 2017
    
St Thomas More Catholic Academy 2.5 miles May 2017
    
Alleyne's Academy 3.4 miles December 2011
    
Discovery Academy 3.4 miles April 2024
    
Trentham Academy 3.5 miles October 2021
    
Christ Church Academy 3.6 miles February 2017
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Lightwood Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 7NE. The nearest is Meir Park & Weston Coyney Medical Pract, approximately 1 mile away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Lightwood Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 7NE. The nearest is Meir Heath Dental Surgery, approximately 560 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Lightwood Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 7NE. The nearest is Longton Hospital, approximately 1.5 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Lightwood Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 7NE. The nearest is Razvi SIH, approximately 1.6 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in ST3 7NE

The maximum speed reported in this postcode is over 10-30Mbps, a fast connection. At this speed gaming, video calling, watching video and internet browsing can generally be done without noticeable slowdown. A small number of devices will be able to share the connection simultaneously, although some slowdown may occur during evenings.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Maximum Download Speed Available Between 10Mbps and 30Mbps

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Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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