Downey Street is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST1 3BY is located in the Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton 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 Downey Street, Stoke-on-trent, ST1 3BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST1 3DB, ST1 3EA, ST1 3DD, ST1 3DA, ST1 3DS, ST1 3BT, ST1 3LB, ST1 3LA, ST1 3LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST1 3BY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 51.6% | 47.9% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 48.4% | 52.1% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 3BY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.5% 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 | 54.5% | 52.5% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 14.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30% | 35.3% | 5.3% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 5.4% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 35.7% | 41.1% | 5.4% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 41% | 38% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 13.4% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
In the area around ST1 3BY this area, 31.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.2% | 31.5% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 12% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 10.5% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 12.7% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 22.5% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 8.7% | 4.3% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5.1% | 2% | -3.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 24.7% | 21.5% | -3.2% | 2.7% | 18.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 4.9% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 7.5% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 5.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 55.6% | 50.2% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -31.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 67.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 67.3% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -15.9% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 7.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.6% | 16% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 10.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.9% | 67.4% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -15.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 15.9% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 6.6% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 6.2% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 3.9% | -5.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.1% | 76.7% | -16.6% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 21% | 13.5% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.6% | 37.2% | -11.6% |
| Christian | 22% | 46.2% | -24.2% |
| Muslim | 37.5% | 6.5% | 31.0% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 10.9% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Downey Street was 244.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.4% lower than the Etruria & Hanley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Downey Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Etruria & Hanley and the 107th highest crime rate of 842 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 140.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Downey Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-12-11 | £119,889 |
| 5 Downey Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-01-09 | £89,174 |
| 7 Downey Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2021-06-09 | £174,650 |
| 11 Downey Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2018-12-20 | £147,328 |
| 9 Downey Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2017-10-06 | £124,275 |
The percentage of student residents living in ST1 3BY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Other | 56 |
| Looking after home or family | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood and Broom Community Nursery School Northwood Park Road , Hanley ST1 6QU | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Nursery School Northwood Park Road , Hanley ST1 6QU | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Boughey Nursery School College Road , Shelton ST4 2DQ | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hulton Nursery School Abbey Road , ST2 8AX | - not rated | 2,694 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Nursery School Werrington Road , Bucknall ST2 9AS | - not rated | 2,764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside Primary School Eastwood Road , Hanley ST1 3JS | - not rated | 215 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Primary School Eastwood Road , Hanley ST1 3JS | 4out of 4 | 215 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanley St Luke's Church of England Academy Wellington Road , Hanley ST1 3QH | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanley St Luke's CofE Aided Primary School Wellington Road , Hanley ST1 3QH | - not rated | 588 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Wood Terrace , Shelton ST1 4LR | - not rated | 776 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's CofE Academy Fenton Manor , Fenton ST4 2RR | - not rated | 2,045 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Berry Hill High School and Sports College Arbourfield Drive , Bucknall ST2 9LR | - not rated | 2,223 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birches Head Academy Birches Head Road , Hanley ST2 8DD | 1out of 4 | 2,712 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birches Head Academy Birches Head Road , Hanley ST2 8DD | - not rated | 2,712 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE (A) High School and International Language College Queen's Road , Penkhull ST4 7LG | - not rated | 2,984 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,121 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 1,878 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 1,878 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group Knutton Lane , ST5 2GB | - not rated | 4,760 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity School Cartwright House , Broad Street ST1 4EU | - not rated | 531 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Want2Achieve The Academy Unit 1 , Trent Walk ST1 3HE | - not rated | 619 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edison Pace School Wellesley Street , Shelton ST1 4NF | - not rated | 896 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowhill School 50-58 Snowhill , SHELTON ST1 4LY | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Independent School Unit E , Metro Business Park ST1 4AF | - not rated | 1,077 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaflong Curry | 63 Lichfield Street | 98 yd | |
| The Potteries Museum Cafe | The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Bethesda Street | 410 yd | |
| Oracabessa Restaurant | 65 Piccadilly | 434 yd | |
| The Slamwich Club | 63 Piccadilly | 434 yd | |
| Asha | Unit 7, Hanley Business Park, Cooper Street | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captains Bar | 67 Lichfield Street | 143 yd | |
| Coachmakers Arms | 65 Lichfield Street | 148 yd | |
| The Reardon | The Reardon, 5 Adventure Place | 277 yd | |
| Victoria Hall | Bagnall Street | 289 yd | |
| The Albion | 2 Albion Square | 318 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venus Fish Bar Ltd | 81-83 Lichfield Street | 98 yd | |
| The Wishing Tree | 91 Lichfield Street | 98 yd | |
| Best 4 U | 59 Lichfield Street | 98 yd | |
| City Grill and Desserts | 111 Regent Road | 422 yd | |
| Hanley Kebab and Pizza House | 65b Piccadilly | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 19/27 Charles Street | 395 yd | |
| Lidl | Lichfield Street | 587 yd | |
| Tesco | Clough Street | 587 yd | |
| Hayat Superstore | 36-40 Snow Hill | 933 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 800 Leek Road | 1,039 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (North Staffordshire) EDINBURGH HOUSE EDINBURGH HOUSE HARDING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 482 yd |
| Hanley Park Cleveland Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 668 yd |
| Quality Fitness TRINITY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 727 yd |
| Eastwood Hanley Fc UNIT 1 UNIT 1 VENN PLACE | grass pitches | 1,037 yd |
| Stoke On Trent College Sports Academy CAULDON CAMPUS CAULDON CAMPUS STOKE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,059 yd |
| Stoke White Rock Speedway WESTHEAD WALK | cycling | 1,077 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.