Moston Street is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST1 2LT is located in the Birches Head & Northwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stoke-on-Trent Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Moston Street, Stoke-on-trent, ST1 2LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST1 2LX, ST1 2LZ, ST1 2NQ, ST1 2NA, ST1 2LY, ST1 2LS, ST1 2NB, ST1 2NH, ST1 6LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST1 2LT has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 47.8% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 49.5% | 52.2% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around ST1 2LT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.5% | 44.3% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.4% | 32.3% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Separated | 3% | 5.1% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 12.3% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 6% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42% | 43% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 38.6% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 13.1% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.5% | 27.8% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 11% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 13.5% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 8.9% | 6.8% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.4% | 19.8% | -2.6% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.4% | 17.3% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 5% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.2% | 81.5% | -12.7% | 81.4% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 86.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.9% | 86.2% | -8.7% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| European Union | 1% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 86.2% | -8.7% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 23.7% | 13.5% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moston Street was 227.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.1% higher than the Birches Head & Northwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Moston Street has the 13th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Birches Head & Northwood and the 113th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 119.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 57.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156 Moston Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-08-30 | £115,110 |
| 66 Moston Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2022-08-19 | £84,173 |
| 80 Moston Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2021-11-12 | £127,289 |
| 100 Moston Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-03-04 | £150,115 |
| 114 Moston Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2020-12-18 | £114,022 |
ST1 2LT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentilee Nursery School Dawlish Drive , Bentilee ST2 0HW | 4out of 4 | 3,723 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 3,805 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy Boulton Street , Birches Head ST1 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 143 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton Academy Barthomley Road , Birches Head ST1 6NW | 3out of 4 | 180 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Academy Turner Street , Northwood ST1 2NL | 3out of 4 | 246 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Broom Academy Keelings Road , Northwood ST1 6QA | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sneyd Academy Sneyd Street , Burslem ST6 2NS | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birches Head Academy Birches Head Road , Hanley ST2 8DD | - not rated | 1,343 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Excel Academy Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6LG | 3out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood Academy High Lane , Burslem ST6 7AB | 3out of 4 | 2,956 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Academy Fenton Manor , Fenton ST4 2RR | 2out of 4 | 3,548 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent Westport Road , ST6 4LD | 3out of 4 | 3,705 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 2,628 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 3,455 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beechfield School The Caretaker's Bungalow - the Nest , Birches Head Road ST2 8DD | - not rated | 1,341 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity School Cartwright House , Broad Street ST1 4EU | - not rated | 1,621 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Road Academy North Road , Burslem ST6 2BP | - not rated | 1,648 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix U16 Independent School Unit E , Metro Business Park ST1 4AF | - not rated | 1,959 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfriars College Castle Grove , Off Newhouse Road ST2 8BH | - not rated | 2,184 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Ices | Pavilion, Central Forest Park, Chell Street | 311 yd | |
| Happy Snappin' | 76 Keelings Road | 375 yd | |
| Salahuddin Restaurant and Bakery | 90 Town Road | 420 yd | |
| Ali Baba UK | 15 Hillchurch Street | 858 yd | |
| Tasty Lunch | 4 Hillchurch Street | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Birches Head | 119/121 Birches Head Road | 147 yd | |
| The Cheshire Cheese | Cheshire Cheese, 48 Chell Street | 241 yd | |
| Wheatsheaf Stores | 78 Keelings Road | 374 yd | |
| The Masons Arms | Dilke Street | 400 yd | |
| The Cat Inn | 81 Keelings Road | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eat Well | 105 Turner Street | 144 yd | |
| Big J's Butties | 6 Rawlins Street | 336 yd | |
| Good Fortune | 41a Hulton Street | 354 yd | |
| Takeaway @ Salahuddin | 90 Town Road | 420 yd | |
| Catch Of the Day | 28 Vincent Street | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | 131a Keelings Road | 423 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Premier Gym (Closed) Chell Street | health and fitness suite | 240 yd |
| Sneyd Green Primary School SNEYD STREET | grass pitches | 892 yd |
| Northwood Stadium NORTHWOOD SPORTS CENTRE NORTHWOOD SPORTS CENTRE KEELINGS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 946 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 73.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.