Howard Place is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST1 4NN 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 Howard Place, Stoke-on-trent, ST1 4NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST1 4NQ, ST1 4NJ, ST1 4PF, ST1 4NY, ST1 4PB, ST1 4PD, ST1 4PG, ST1 4NF, ST1 4NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST1 4NN is primarily male, with 54% of the population 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 | 42.3% | 46% | 3.7% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 57.7% | 54% | -3.7% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50.2% | 41.2% | -9.0% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.6% | 43.3% | 7.7% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 5.3% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 48.1% | 49% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 31.5% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 12.9% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 4NN this area, 34.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.9% | 34.3% | -0.6% | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 11.3% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 9.5% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 11.6% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 25.7% | 13.8% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 15.3% | 4% | -11.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 23.6% 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 | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 33.5% | 42% | 8.5% | 2.7% | 39.3% |
| Other Asian | 6.6% | 4.4% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 6.1% | 7.3% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.5% | 0.9% | -3.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 27.4% | 23.6% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -57.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 5.9% | 8.9% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 7.3% |
In this area, just 46.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.6% | 46.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -36.4% |
| European Union | 10.9% | 13.8% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31.4% | 32.5% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 26.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19.6% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.3% | 46.8% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -36.4% |
| 10+ Years | 8% | 19.6% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 9.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.4% | 7.1% | -7.3% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.7% | 12% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 9.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.6% | 14.5% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.4% | 76.7% | -27.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 6.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 9.7% | 1.2% | 8.5% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.9% | 37.2% | -22.3% |
| Christian | 24.1% | 46.2% | -22.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 51.8% | 6.5% | 45.3% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howard Place was 160.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.5% lower than the Etruria & Hanley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Howard Place has the 11th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Etruria & Hanley and the 217th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 102.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.0%.

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 Howard Place, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Other, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-02-15 | £197,972 |
| 11 Howard Place, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-07-28 | £206,535 |
| 1 Howard Place, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2022-07-26 | £115,017 |
| 11 Howard Place, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Other, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2019-03-19 | £88,604 |
| 1 Howard Place, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Other, an established residential building | £69,950 | 2019-02-28 | £88,220 |
The percentage of student residents living in ST1 4NN 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 | 74 |
| Looking after home or family | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Other | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 25 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 3,405 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentilee Nursery School Dawlish Drive , Bentilee ST2 0HW | 4out of 4 | 4,097 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Wood Terrace , Shelton ST1 4LR | - not rated | 332 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Etruscan Primary School Dundee Road , ST1 4BS | - not rated | 906 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School North Street , ST4 7DG | 4out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Primary School Eastwood Road , Hanley ST1 3JS | - not rated | 1,297 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanley St Luke's CofE Aided Primary School Wellington Road , Hanley ST1 3QH | 2out of 4 | 1,679 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,872 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,354 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 2out of 4 | 3,018 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College London Road , Trent Vale ST4 5NT | 4out of 4 | 3,610 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 3out of 4 | 3,617 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 285 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group Knutton Lane , ST5 2GB | - not rated | 3,790 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEAK EDUCATION - STOKE 60 SNOWHILL , SHELTON ST1 4LY | - not rated | 91 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College 77 Shelton New Road , ST4 7AA | - not rated | 199 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Excellence Girls Academy CROWTHER STREET , SHELTON ST4 2ER | - not rated | 766 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Phoenix U16 Independent School Unit E , Metro Business Park ST1 4AF | - not rated | 836 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity School Cartwright House , Broad Street ST1 4EU | - not rated | 885 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chico's and Coffee & Chai | 30 Howard Place | 49 yd | |
| Chicinos | 37 - 39 Snow Hill | 175 yd | |
| Mirchi | 60 Snow Hill | 318 yd | |
| GG’s | Unit 38, Shelton Enterprise Centre, Bedford Street | 344 yd | |
| Clean Food Kitchen | 2 Jordan Street | 471 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanley Masonic Hall Club | Hanley Masonic Club, Snow Hill | 108 yd | |
| Thyme 2 Dine | Snowhill Conference Centre, Snow Hill | 251 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf Hotel | 5 Sheaf Street | 439 yd | |
| Forever 40 | Victoria House, Victoria Square | 595 yd | |
| The Underground | 2 Morley Street | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 15 Howard Place | 51 yd | |
| College Grill | 19 Howard Place | 51 yd | |
| Hello Juice & Desserts | 30 Snow Hill | 318 yd | |
| Smash City Burger Bar | 1a Beresford Street | 494 yd | |
| The Wingz Cartel | 102a Sun Street | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayat Superstore | 36-40 Snow Hill | 142 yd | |
| Pak Foods | 50 Stoke Road | 465 yd | |
| Tesco | Clough Street | 878 yd | |
| Lidl | Lichfield Street | 1,040 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke On Trent College (Cauldon Campus) (Closed) Cauldon Campus Cauldon Campus Stoke Road | health and fitness suite | 206 yd |
| Stoke On Trent College Sports Academy CAULDON CAMPUS CAULDON CAMPUS STOKE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 212 yd |
| Shelton Pool (Closed) Simon Place | swimming pool | 219 yd |
| Stoke White Rock Speedway WESTHEAD WALK | cycling | 639 yd |
| Hanley Park Cleveland Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 656 yd |
| Ymca (North Staffordshire) EDINBURGH HOUSE EDINBURGH HOUSE HARDING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 715 yd |
| Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre BRINDLEY BUILDINGS BRINDLEY BUILDINGS LEEK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,075 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 12.5% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.