Affluence in ST1 3GA
How ST1 3GA ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Shelton & Joiner's Square
- Council
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,704 (2024)
How well off ST1 3GA is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the ST1 3GA area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is income (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Income2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Living environment2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Employment3.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Crime3.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the ST1 3GA area is broadly in line with that, at 57.1%. 13.5% are retired and 10.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the ST1 3GA area is well below that, at 18%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the ST1 3GA area is below that, at 26.1%. 25.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood ST1 3GA sits in (Shelton & Joiner's Square): about 1,704 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.