Norfolk Street is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST1 4PB 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 Norfolk Street, Stoke-on-trent, ST1 4PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST1 4NY, ST1 4NW, ST1 4NX, ST1 4NF, ST1 4NP, ST1 4ND, ST1 4NN, ST1 4NJ, ST1 4NQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST1 4PB 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 | 42.3% | 41.1% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -9.9% |
| Male | 57.7% | 58.9% | 1.2% | 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 4PB, 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 | 50.2% | 75.8% | 25.6% | 37.9% | 37.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.6% | 18.3% | -17.3% | 44.2% | -25.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 3.2% | -4.3% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 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 | 48.1% | 40.8% | -7.3% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 41.6% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 8.0% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 14.5% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 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 | 34.9% | 20.4% | -14.5% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 6.5% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 8% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 43.4% | 30.2% | 16.9% | 26.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 17.8% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 15.3% | 2.1% | -13.2% | 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 | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 33.5% | 25.3% | -8.2% | 2.7% | 22.6% |
| Other Asian | 6.6% | 1.1% | -5.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 6.1% | 5.7% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.5% | 1.4% | -3.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 27.4% | 50.3% | 22.9% | 81.4% | -31.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 3.2% | 0.7% | -2.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.9% | -2.0% | 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 | 47.6% | 72.1% | 24.5% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| European Union | 10.9% | 8.1% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 4.2% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31.4% | 14% | -17.4% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.3% | 72.1% | 24.8% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 8% | 9.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.4% | 6.5% | -7.9% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.7% | 6.5% | -9.2% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.6% | 5.3% | -9.3% | 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 Norfolk 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.
Norfolk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Norfolk Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-02-07 | £150,021 |
| 33 Norfolk Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2021-11-02 | £152,881 |
| 33 Norfolk Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2020-12-11 | £117,848 |
| 31 Norfolk Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2016-12-16 | £100,585 |
| 29 Norfolk Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £61,000 | 2016-03-10 | £98,237 |
ST1 4PB 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 4PB 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 | 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 | 547 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood and Broom Community Nursery School Northwood Park Road , Hanley ST1 6QU | - not rated | 2,052 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Nursery School Northwood Park Road , Hanley ST1 6QU | - not rated | 2,052 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penkhull Nursery School 4 St Christopher Avenue , Penkhull ST4 5NA | - not rated | 2,420 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Field House Nursery School Munro Street , West End ST4 5HA | - not rated | 2,589 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 | 310 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE (A) Primary School Wood Terrace , Shelton ST1 4LR | - not rated | 310 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cauldon Primary School Cauldon Road , Shelton ST4 2DZ | - not rated | 541 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Etruscan Primary School Dundee Road , ST1 4BS | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Etruscan Primary School Dundee Road , ST1 4BS | - not rated | 1,103 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 | 1,693 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 | 2,023 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough High School Newcastle Lane , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | - not rated | 2,419 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,419 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berry Hill High School and Sports College Arbourfield Drive , Bucknall ST2 9LR | - not rated | 2,803 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 | 180 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group Knutton Lane , ST5 2GB | - not rated | 3,998 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 | 87 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowhill School 50-58 Snowhill , SHELTON ST1 4LY | - not rated | 207 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 |
| Emerge School Elgin Chambers, 22-24 Cemetery Road , Shelton ST4 2DL | - not rated | 304 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College 77 Shelton New Road , ST4 7AA | - not rated | 407 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 | 158 yd | |
| Chicinos | 37 - 39 Snow Hill | 182 yd | |
| Mirchi | 60 Snow Hill | 341 yd | |
| GG’s | Unit 38, Shelton Enterprise Centre, Bedford Street | 450 yd | |
| Lahori Kebabish | 37 Stoke Road | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanley Masonic Hall Club | Hanley Masonic Club, Snow Hill | 132 yd | |
| Thyme 2 Dine | Snowhill Conference Centre, Snow Hill | 259 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf Hotel | 5 Sheaf Street | 457 yd | |
| Forever 40 | Victoria House, Victoria Square | 584 yd | |
| The Underground | 2 Morley Street | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 15 Howard Place | 117 yd | |
| College Grill | 19 Howard Place | 117 yd | |
| Hello Juice & Desserts | 30 Snow Hill | 341 yd | |
| Smash City Burger Bar | 1a Beresford Street | 460 yd | |
| Pak Fried chicken | 49 Stoke Road | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayat Superstore | 36-40 Snow Hill | 189 yd | |
| Pak Foods | 50 Stoke Road | 440 yd | |
| Tesco | Clough Street | 877 yd | |
| Lidl | Lichfield Street | 936 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke On Trent College Sports Academy CAULDON CAMPUS CAULDON CAMPUS STOKE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 149 yd |
| Stoke On Trent College (Cauldon Campus) (Closed) Cauldon Campus Cauldon Campus Stoke Road | health and fitness suite | 179 yd |
| Shelton Pool (Closed) Simon Place | swimming pool | 251 yd |
| Hanley Park Cleveland Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 549 yd |
| Ymca (North Staffordshire) EDINBURGH HOUSE EDINBURGH HOUSE HARDING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 619 yd |
| Stoke White Rock Speedway WESTHEAD WALK | cycling | 711 yd |
| Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre BRINDLEY BUILDINGS BRINDLEY BUILDINGS LEEK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 994 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 6.3% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.