The postcode ST2 8BU is located in Stoke-on-Trent It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. ST2 8BU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
ST2 8BU is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.6 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of ST2 8BU as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious transitions.
The closest road name to ST2 8BU is Grantham Place which is centered 32 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Abbey Road and is 61 m away. The closest railway station is Stoke-on-Trent Rail Station, 3.84 km away.
The closest primary school to ST2 8BU (for ages 11 and under) is Abbey Hulton Primary School.
The local pub for residents of ST2 8BU is Auctioneers Arms and is 6.68 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on April 22, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from THE AVENUE FISH AND CHIP SHOP and is 7.68 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 5, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 58.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for ST2 8BU is covered by the Staffordshire police force association and Stoke on Trent is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to ST2 8BU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to ST2 8BU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode ST2 8BU
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from ST2 8BU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Hulton Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 316 m | |
| Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (December 4, 2019) | 496 m |
| The Beechfield School | Special school | 7-14 | Requires improvement (June 10, 2021) | 608 m |
| Birches Head Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 608 m | |
| Carmountside Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 19, 2018) | 800 m |
| Holden Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 980 m |
| Aurora Hanley School | Special school | 6-19 | Outstanding (June 21, 2018) | 1.03 km |
| Kingsland CofE Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 1.23 km |
| Northwood Broom Academy | Academy | 3-7 | Good (February 3, 2022) | 1.4 km |
| St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 28, 2019) | 1.42 km |
| Milton Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 26, 2022) | 1.49 km |
| The Excel Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 25, 2021) | 1.54 km |
| Grove Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Requires improvement (January 13, 2022) | 1.56 km |
| Hamilton Academy | Academy | 3-7 | Good (February 16, 2022) | 1.61 km |
| St Maria Goretti Catholic Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 6, 2016) | 1.87 km |
| Hanley St Luke's CofE Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (December 12, 2018) | 1.89 km |
| Eaton Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 12, 2019) | 1.97 km |
| Sneyd Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 2.05 km | |
| Hillside Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 20, 2019) | 2.09 km |
| Sporting Stars Academy | Independent school | 14-19 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 2.09 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from ST2 8BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROUGHCOTE HALL HOME | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 21, 2019 | 5.53 km | |
| Caverswall Creamery | Awaiting Inspection | 6.02 km | |
| Auctioneers Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 22, 2021 | 6.68 km | |
| ST PETERS PRIMARY SCHOOL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 30, 2021 | 6.98 km | |
| The Oaks | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2022 | 7.04 km | |
| HOLLYBUSH INN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 20, 2021 | 7.08 km | |
| THE RED HOUSE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 8, 2020 | 7.4 km | |
| CONSALL SCOUT CAMP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 11, 2021 | 7.41 km | |
| Oakleys Buffalo Farm | Awaiting Inspection | 7.56 km | |
| ST FILUMENAS RC PRIMARY SCHOOL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2021 | 7.61 km | |
| Brambles Extended School Time @ St Edwards | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2021 | 7.66 km | |
| OLD SCHOOL TEA ROOMS | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2019 | 7.66 km | |
| ST EDWARDS C OF E ACADEMY CHEDDLETON SCHOOL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2021 | 7.66 km | |
| THE BLACK LION AT CHEDDLETON | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 27, 2021 | 7.66 km | |
| BARGAIN BOOZE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 17, 2021 | 7.68 km | |
| THE AVENUE FISH AND CHIP SHOP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2021 | 7.68 km | |
| Little Stars Childcare | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 16, 2021 | 7.74 km | |
| ONE STOP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 9, 2019 | 7.74 km | |
| RED LION | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2021 | 7.74 km | |
| The Flintlock | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 11, 2021 | 7.74 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to ST2 8BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Abbey Road | 61 m | |
| Abbey Road | 77 m | |
| Whitehouse Road | 94 m | |
| Whitehouse Road | 209 m | |
| Blakelow Road | 215 m | |
| Stoke-on-Trent Rail Station | 3.84 km | |
| Stoke-on-Trent Rail Station | 3.88 km | |
| Platform 1 | 4.86 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 37.21 km | |
| Terminal Three Access | 37.22 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 37.44 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to ST2 8BU - Data from Dec 2021
| Brookhouse Wood | 1.85 km | |
| Kerry Hill | 2.03 km | |
| Willot's Wood | 3.66 km | |
| Birch Wood | 4.03 km | |
| Cliff Wood | 4.11 km | |
| Stanley Pool | 4.17 km | |
| Tinster Wood | 4.22 km | |
| Smith's Pool | 4.6 km | |
| Chatterley Whitfield Hill | 4.77 km | |
| Westwood Hill | 4.81 km | |
| Stoney Wood | 4.9 km | |
| Parkhall Lake | 5.32 km | |
| Hall Wood | 5.41 km | |
| The Plantation | 5.44 km | |
| The Dingle | Valley | 5.51 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for ST2 8BU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 63.8 Mbps | 58.9 Mbps | 107 Mbps |
| Upload | 10.9 Mbps | 11.7 Mbps | 19.53 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 5 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 69.6 | 13.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for ST2 8BU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 53.03492400 |
| Longitude | -2.14474400 |
| OS Easting | 390391 |
| OS Northing | 0348637 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Staffordshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Electoral Ward | Abbey Hulton and Townsend |
| Local Authority District | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Region / Government Office Region | West Midlands |
| European Electoral Region | West Midlands |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Staffordshire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000021 |
| Travel To Work Area | Stoke-on-Trent |
| NHS England Region | Midlands |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Stoke on Trent |
| Cancer Alliance | West Midlands |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
West Midlands |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Stoke on Trent CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Hard-pressed living Group: Industrious communities Subgroup: Industrious transitions |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Stoke-on-Trent BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Stoke-on-Trent BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33021632 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Stoke-on-Trent 012 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Stoke-on-Trent 012A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8A1 |