Croston Street is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST1 4NX 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 Croston Street, Stoke-on-trent, ST1 4NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST1 4NP, ST1 4NW, ST1 4PB, ST1 4NR, ST1 4NY, ST1 4NF, ST1 4ND, ST1 4NS, ST1 4NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST1 4NX is primarily male, with 58.9% 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 | 35.7% | 41.1% | 5.4% | 51.0% | -9.9% |
| Male | 64.3% | 58.9% | -5.4% | 49.0% | 9.9% |
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 4NX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 75.8% 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 | 73% | 75.8% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 37.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.4% | 18.3% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -25.9% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 | 44% | 40.8% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 41.6% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 8.0% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 14.5% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 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.
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 17.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.3% | 20.4% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 6.5% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 8% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 28.7% | 43.4% | 14.7% | 16.9% | 26.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 17.8% | -0.8% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 8.4% | 2.1% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.3% 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 | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 9% | 3.7% | -5.3% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 20.8% | 25.3% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 22.6% |
| Other Asian | 6.2% | 1.1% | -5.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 5.4% | 5.7% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 51.9% | 50.3% | -1.6% | 81.4% | -31.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 72.1% 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 | 60.4% | 72.1% | 11.7% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 8.1% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 4.2% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.4% | 14% | -11.4% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.2% | 72.1% | 11.9% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 9.7% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.2% | 6.5% | -8.7% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 6.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.1% | 5.3% | -6.8% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.1% | 0.4% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.1% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 5.1% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 17% | 46.2% | -29.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 36.8% | 6.5% | 30.3% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Croston Street was 119.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.2% lower than the Etruria & Hanley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Croston Street has the 6th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Etruria & Hanley and the 328th highest crime rate of 842 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Croston Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2025-02-14 | £106,585 |
| 18 Croston Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2023-05-25 | £102,631 |
| 23 Croston Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2021-02-26 | £83,672 |
| 25 Croston Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £46,500 | 2018-11-09 | £64,740 |
| 18 Croston Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2018-05-21 | £101,456 |
ST1 4NX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in ST1 4NX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 297 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 110 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Looking after home or family | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Other | 29 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 54 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 523 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood and Broom Community Nursery School Northwood Park Road , Hanley ST1 6QU | - not rated | 2,001 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Nursery School Northwood Park Road , Hanley ST1 6QU | - not rated | 2,001 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penkhull Nursery School 4 St Christopher Avenue , Penkhull ST4 5NA | - not rated | 2,475 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Field House Nursery School Munro Street , West End ST4 5HA | - not rated | 2,613 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 | 318 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE (A) Primary School Wood Terrace , Shelton ST1 4LR | - not rated | 318 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cauldon Primary School Cauldon Road , Shelton ST4 2DZ | - not rated | 519 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Primary School Eastwood Road , Hanley ST1 3JS | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Primary School Eastwood Road , Hanley ST1 3JS | 4out of 4 | 1,122 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 | 1,648 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 | 2,077 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough High School Newcastle Lane , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | - not rated | 2,466 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,466 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berry Hill High School and Sports College Arbourfield Drive , Bucknall ST2 9LR | - not rated | 2,725 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 | 215 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group Knutton Lane , ST5 2GB | - not rated | 4,076 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Pace School Wellesley Street , Shelton ST1 4NF | - not rated | 107 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowhill School 50-58 Snowhill , SHELTON ST1 4LY | - not rated | 271 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Registry 2 Cemetery Road , ST4 2DL | - not rated | 291 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emerge School Elgin Chambers, 22-24 Cemetery Road , Shelton ST4 2DL | - not rated | 381 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Avenue Girls' High School 22 Avenue Road , ST4 2DT | - not rated | 404 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicinos | 37 - 39 Snow Hill | 208 yd | |
| Chico's and Coffee & Chai | 30 Howard Place | 236 yd | |
| Mirchi | 60 Snow Hill | 360 yd | |
| Lahori Kebabish | 37 Stoke Road | 502 yd | |
| Asha | Unit 7, Hanley Business Park, Cooper Street | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanley Masonic Hall Club | Hanley Masonic Club, Snow Hill | 179 yd | |
| Thyme 2 Dine | Snowhill Conference Centre, Snow Hill | 275 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf Hotel | 5 Sheaf Street | 468 yd | |
| Forever 40 | Victoria House, Victoria Square | 570 yd | |
| The Underground | 2 Morley Street | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 15 Howard Place | 194 yd | |
| College Grill | 19 Howard Place | 194 yd | |
| Hello Juice & Desserts | 30 Snow Hill | 360 yd | |
| Smash City Burger Bar | 1a Beresford Street | 469 yd | |
| City Grill and Desserts | 111 Regent Road | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayat Superstore | 36-40 Snow Hill | 236 yd | |
| Pak Foods | 50 Stoke Road | 457 yd | |
| Lidl | Lichfield Street | 859 yd | |
| Tesco | Clough Street | 867 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke On Trent College Sports Academy CAULDON CAMPUS CAULDON CAMPUS STOKE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 161 yd |
| Stoke On Trent College (Cauldon Campus) (Closed) Cauldon Campus Cauldon Campus Stoke Road | health and fitness suite | 215 yd |
| Shelton Pool (Closed) Simon Place | swimming pool | 310 yd |
| Hanley Park Cleveland Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 471 yd |
| Ymca (North Staffordshire) EDINBURGH HOUSE EDINBURGH HOUSE HARDING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 545 yd |
| Stoke White Rock Speedway WESTHEAD WALK | cycling | 755 yd |
| Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre BRINDLEY BUILDINGS BRINDLEY BUILDINGS LEEK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 955 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.