stoke-on-trent ST2 Postcodes
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Stoke On Trent (ST2)
The ST2 postcode area is located in the Stoke On Trent postcode town region, within the county of Staffordshire, and contains a total of 855 individual postcodes.
There are 19 electoral wards in the ST2 postcode area, including Leek, Newcastle, Stafford, Stoke-On-Trent, Stone, Uttoxeter which come under the local authority of the Stoke-on-Trent Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 11% of people in ST2 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of ST2 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
ST2 is a postcode district for the city of Stoke-on-Trent in the West Midlands of England. It covers parts of the communities of Bucknall, Chesterton, and Longton within the Stoke-on-Trent City Council area.
ST2 is bordered by other postcode districts; to the north it borders ST3 and ST4; to the east it borders ST1; to the south it borders ST6; and to the west it borders ST4. These postcodes cover the historic county of Staffordshire, as well as the Borough of Cheshire East.
The area centres around the major road through the area, the A50, which runs from Newcastle-under-Lyme to Longton. It also intersects the A34, which runs from Stone to the M6.
The population of the ST2 postcode district is 27,655, with a population density of 3,936 residents per square kilometre. According to the 2011 census, 72.8% of the population is White British, and 20.8% of the population is made up of Asian minorities, primarily from South Asian backgrounds.
ST2 has a wide range of housing, including some of the oldest housing in Stoke-on-Trent, generally characterised by terraced housing. It also has many local shops with independent retailers, a few banks, some local cafes, and many small businesses based in the area along the main roads like the A50.
The district also has several schools and educational facilities, including the Longton Academy. The area is well served by buses, with buses running both around the city and to neighbouring towns, including Newcastle-under-Lyme and Crewe.
As for recreation, the district has a number of local parks and green spaces, such as the Longton Park, Riverside Park and Tunstall Park. It is also home to the award-winning Churnet Valley Railway, which runs through the district. The district has two leisure centres, one in Bucknall and one in Longton.
Demographics
UNEMPLOYMENT
- 86%WORKING
- 14%UNEMPLOYED
14% of people in ST2 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.
ETHNICITY
- 93%WHITE
- 7%NON-WHITE
93% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.
Staffordshire
ST2 is located in the county of Staffordshire, in England.
Staffordshire has a total population of 1,120,300, making it the 17th largest county in the UK.
Staffordshire has a total area of 1047 square miles, and a population density of 412 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
Outward Code | ST2 |
Postal Town | Stoke On Trent |
MSOA Name | Stoke-on-Trent 017 |
LSOA Name | Stoke-on-Trent 017F |
County | Staffordshire |
Region | Staffordshire |
Country | England |
Local Authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
ST2 Electoral Wards
The postal region of ST2, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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ST2 , Stoke On Trent
Friday, July 8, 2022
There is a redhills road, too close to the city centre but too narrow road,always have traffic or accident on the road and bridges.its middle of the Stoke but like a forgotten road to improve so they always do fly tipping.
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Local News Staffordshire
53 death notices in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire this week
Our thoughts and prayers are with their loved ones
Stoke SentinelMajor highways improvement scheme to start in Newcastle
A major highways improvements scheme on the A34 Talke Road in Newcastle is due to start on Monday 11 March.
Staffordshire County CouncilScams on the rise as end of financial year looms
Trading Standards officers in Staffordshire are reminding businesses to be particularly vigilant as they prepare for the end of the financial year on 5 April.
Staffordshire County CouncilMajor resurfacing works completed in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
The A53 carriageway, at Baldwins Gate, has been completely resurfaced, thanks to a 220,000 highways investment.
Staffordshire County CouncilHalifax to shut Staffordshire branch as customers directed 14 miles to Longton
Stafford's Halifax branch will close for good on April 8
Stoke SentinelStaffordshire Adult Learning and Skills Festival opens doors to free learning opportunities
People looking to develop their skills and increase their opportunities are being urged to find out more about the extensive range of learning options open to them at a free series of drop-in events r&hellip
Staffordshire County CouncilDrivers over certain age exempt from road fines under new UK scheme
Elderly motorists can dodge tough penalties under a new alternative scheme but can run the risk of being banned indefinitely, it has been warned
Stoke SentinelBeaconfields School progressing well
Work is progressing well on Stafford's newest 7.6 million primary and nursery school. Beaconfields Primary and Nursery School will be welcoming nursery and reception pupils from September 2024, with &hellip
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 11% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.