Howard Place is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST1 4NQ 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 4NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST1 4NN, ST1 4PF, ST1 4PD, ST1 4NJ, ST1 4PG, ST4 2DN, ST1 4PE, ST1 4PS, ST1 4NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST1 4NQ 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 4NQ 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 144.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.3% lower than the Etruria & Hanley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Howard Place has the 10th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Etruria & Hanley and the 266th highest crime rate of 842 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Howard Place, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £8,000 | 1995-07-12 | £37,264 |
The percentage of student residents living in ST1 4NQ 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Boughey Nursery School College Road , Shelton ST4 2DQ | - not rated | 644 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood and Broom Community Nursery School Northwood Park Road , Hanley ST1 6QU | - not rated | 2,138 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Nursery School Northwood Park Road , Hanley ST1 6QU | - not rated | 2,138 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penkhull Nursery School 4 St Christopher Avenue , Penkhull ST4 5NA | - not rated | 2,335 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Field House Nursery School Munro Street , West End ST4 5HA | - not rated | 2,575 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 328 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE (A) Primary School Wood Terrace , Shelton ST1 4LR | - not rated | 328 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cauldon Primary School Cauldon Road , Shelton ST4 2DZ | - not rated | 637 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Etruscan Primary School Dundee Road , ST1 4BS | - not rated | 970 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Etruscan Primary School Dundee Road , ST1 4BS | - not rated | 970 yd | Community 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 | - not rated | 1,809 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE (A) High School and International Language College Queen's Road , Penkhull ST4 7LG | - not rated | 1,942 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough High School Newcastle Lane , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | - not rated | 2,353 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,353 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berry Hill High School and Sports College Arbourfield Drive , Bucknall ST2 9LR | - not rated | 2,959 yd | Community 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 | 226 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group Knutton Lane , ST5 2GB | - not rated | 3,843 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowhill School 50-58 Snowhill , SHELTON ST1 4LY | - not rated | 108 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emerge School Elgin Chambers, 22-24 Cemetery Road , Shelton ST4 2DL | - not rated | 170 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edison Pace School Wellesley Street , Shelton ST1 4NF | - not rated | 180 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Registry 2 Cemetery Road , ST4 2DL | - not rated | 245 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College 77 Shelton New Road , ST4 7AA | - not rated | 250 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chico's and Coffee & Chai | 30 Howard Place | 2 yd | |
| Chicinos | 37 - 39 Snow Hill | 201 yd | |
| GG’s | Unit 38, Shelton Enterprise Centre, Bedford Street | 302 yd | |
| Mirchi | 60 Snow Hill | 330 yd | |
| Clean Food Kitchen | 2 Jordan Street | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanley Masonic Hall Club | Hanley Masonic Club, Snow Hill | 138 yd | |
| Thyme 2 Dine | Snowhill Conference Centre, Snow Hill | 272 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf Hotel | 5 Sheaf Street | 450 yd | |
| Forever 40 | Victoria House, Victoria Square | 616 yd | |
| The Underground | 2 Morley Street | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 15 Howard Place | 66 yd | |
| College Grill | 19 Howard Place | 66 yd | |
| Hello Juice & Desserts | 30 Snow Hill | 330 yd | |
| The Wingz Cartel | 102a Sun Street | 483 yd | |
| Smash City Burger Bar | 1a Beresford Street | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayat Superstore | 36-40 Snow Hill | 154 yd | |
| Pak Foods | 50 Stoke Road | 474 yd | |
| Tesco | Clough Street | 892 yd | |
| Lidl | Lichfield Street | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shelton Pool (Closed) Simon Place | swimming pool | 211 yd |
| Stoke On Trent College (Cauldon Campus) (Closed) Cauldon Campus Cauldon Campus Stoke Road | health and fitness suite | 225 yd |
| Stoke On Trent College Sports Academy CAULDON CAMPUS CAULDON CAMPUS STOKE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 245 yd |
| Stoke White Rock Speedway WESTHEAD WALK | cycling | 619 yd |
| Hanley Park Cleveland Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 705 yd |
| Ymca (North Staffordshire) EDINBURGH HOUSE EDINBURGH HOUSE HARDING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 763 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.