Newford Crescent is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST2 7EQ is located in the Baddeley, Milton & Norton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stoke-on-Trent North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newford Crescent, Stoke-on-trent, ST2 7EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST2 7EB, ST2 7EG, ST2 7PQ, ST2 7EF, ST2 7EH, ST6 8XP, ST2 7EJ, ST6 8XB, ST2 7DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST2 7EQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 51.4% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 46.4% | 48.6% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 ST2 7EQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.1% 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 | 52.7% | 42.1% | -10.6% | 37.9% | 4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.7% | 40.1% | 18.4% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 4.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 10.9% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 2.4% | -7.8% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.4% | 36.8% | -14.6% | 48.4% | -11.6% |
| Good health | 25.2% | 30.4% | 5.2% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 11.8% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 5.4% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 15.5% | 11.9% | 1.2% | 14.3% |
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.
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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27% | 27.9% | 0.9% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 10.5% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 15% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.7% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 18.2% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 20.2% | -3.7% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.9% | 89.8% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.8% | 95.3% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 95.3% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63% | 76.7% | -13.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 33% | 13.5% | 19.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newford Crescent was 42.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.1% lower than the Baddeley, Milton & Norton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newford Crescent has the 35th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Baddeley, Milton & Norton and the 177th lowest crime rate of 842 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 118 Newford Crescent, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2024-12-06 | £136,823 |
| 106 Newford Crescent, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2024-08-22 | £142,534 |
| 110 Newford Crescent, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,505 | 2024-06-21 | £166,392 |
| 56 Newford Crescent, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2023-03-08 | £77,490 |
| 70 Newford Crescent, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2022-10-27 | £80,117 |
ST2 7EQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Hulton Nursery School Abbey Road , ST2 8AX | - not rated | 1,971 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood and Broom Community Nursery School Northwood Park Road , Hanley ST1 6QU | - not rated | 2,635 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Nursery School Northwood Park Road , Hanley ST1 6QU | - not rated | 2,635 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanfield Nursery School Dolly's Lane , Burslem ST6 7AW | - not rated | 2,943 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnwood Nursery School Chell Heath Road , Chell Heath ST6 6PB | - not rated | 2,985 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton-Le-Moors Primary Academy Norton Lane , Norton-in-the-Moors ST6 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Primary School Leek Road , Milton ST2 7AF | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Primary Academy Leek Road , Milton ST2 7AF | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holden Lane Academy Ralph Drive , Sneyd Green ST1 6JS | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holden Lane Primary School Ralph Drive , Sneyd Green ST1 6JS | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holden Lane High School Specialist Sports College Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6LG | - not rated | 526 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Excel Academy Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6LG | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birches Head Academy Birches Head Road , Hanley ST2 8DD | 1out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birches Head Academy Birches Head Road , Hanley ST2 8DD | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Studio College for Manufacturing and Design Engineering Moorland Road , Burslem ST6 1JJ | - not rated | 2,331 yd | Studio schools | 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 | 4,778 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting Stars Academy Field Avenue , Baddeley Green ST2 7AS | - not rated | 1,385 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spruce House School 114 Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6HD | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Independent School 4 Geneva Drive , Birches Head ST1 6UW | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valiant School May Street , Burslem ST6 1EL | - not rated | 2,367 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundation Bridge Academy Stoke-on-Trent College, Burslem Campus B Block , Moorland Road ST6 1JJ | - not rated | 2,412 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yahya’s Indian Grill | 658 Leek New Road | 171 yd | |
| The Millers Cafe | Hardman Football Development Centre, Millrise Road | 693 yd | |
| The Teapot Training Cafe CIC | 52 Millrise Road | 821 yd | |
| McDonalds | Norton Park, Leek New Road | 946 yd | |
| Spice Exchange | 1870 Leek Road | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Foxley Hotel | Foxley Lane | 207 yd | |
| The Millrace | 21 Maunders Road | 301 yd | |
| The Hardman Football Development Centre | Millrise Road | 693 yd | |
| The Berwick Inn | Milton Road | 765 yd | |
| Milton Bowling & Recreation Club | 77 Millrise Road | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilaal | 3 Repington Road | 657 yd | |
| Milton Chinese Takeaway | 26 Millrise Road | 821 yd | |
| Milton Chippy | 1885 Leek Road | 932 yd | |
| Baisakhi Dhaba,Mughlai Express,Santosh Vegetarian Dhaba,Vegan Indian C | 1870 Leek Road | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Daisy Bank Road | 517 yd | |
| The Co-operative | Co Op Late Shop, 20 Millrise Road | 821 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Hardman Centre THE HARDMAN CENTRE THE HARDMAN CENTRE MILLRISE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 526 yd |
| Holden Lane High School Specialist Sports College (Closed) Milton Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 529 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Stoke) HOLDEN LANE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL HOLDEN LANE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL MILTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 600 yd |
| Holden Lane Primary School RALPH DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
| Leek Road Leek Road | grass pitches | 1,010 yd |
| Milton Primary Academy LEEK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,050 yd |
| Birches Head Academy BIRCHES HEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 71.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.