Affluence in ST6 5RT
How ST6 5RT ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Goldenhill & Sandyford
- Council
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,649 (2024)
ST6 5RTStoke-on-Trent
How well off ST6 5RT is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the ST6 5RT area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is education and skills (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Education and skills1.0
- Health and disability1.0
- Employment2.0
- Crime2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Income3.0
- Living environment4.0
- Older people in low-income households4.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
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 ST6 5RT area is below that, at 44.3%. 34.7% are retired and 3.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the ST6 5RT area is less than half that, at 15.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the ST6 5RT area is less than half that, at 16.6%. 36.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood ST6 5RT sits in (Goldenhill & Sandyford): about 1,649 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.