Market Street is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST3 1BE is located in the Longton & Meir Hay South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stoke-on-Trent South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Market Street, Stoke-on-trent, ST3 1BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST3 1BQ, ST3 1BX, ST3 1DB, ST3 1EL, ST3 1EA, ST3 1EH, ST3 2JH, ST3 1HD, ST3 1BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST3 1BE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 50.2% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 53% | 49.8% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 ST3 1BE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 39.7% | 45.5% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.7% | 25.1% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -19.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 15.9% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 12.8% | 9.8% | -3.0% | 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 (69.6%) 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 | 43.4% | 35.2% | -8.2% | 48.4% | -13.2% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 34.4% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 17.5% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 9.8% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 ST3 1BE this area, 34.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.5% | 34.7% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 16.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 8% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 13.6% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.5% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 16.2% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 18.5% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 90.7% | 87% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 87.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 87.3% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| European Union | 4% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 6% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 87.3% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 2.2% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.3% | 76.7% | -10.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 27.8% | 13.5% | 14.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Market Street was 3010.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 703.0% higher than the Fenton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Market Street has the highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Fenton East and the 3rd highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1252.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Market Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2022-10-06 | £74,487 |
| 7 Market Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Other, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2022-07-28 | £62,569 |
| 21 Market Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Other, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-02-07 | £104,431 |
| 11 - 15 Market Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Other, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-11-05 | £249,158 |
| 5 Market Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Other, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2021-06-29 | £78,424 |
ST3 1BE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 138 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Other | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentilee Nursery School Dawlish Drive , Bentilee ST2 0HW | 4out of 4 | 2,912 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Primary Academy Anchor Road , Sandford Hill ST3 5EW | 3out of 4 | 730 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-Op Academy Clarice Cliff Goldenhill Road , ST4 3DP | - not rated | 747 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Academy Spring Garden Road , Longton ST3 2QN | 4out of 4 | 769 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School Byatts Grove , Longton ST3 2RH | 3out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandford Hill Primary School Clayfield Grove , Sandford Hill ST3 5AQ | 4out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Academy Longton Hall Road , Longton ST3 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Discovery Academy Discovery Drive , Bentilee ST2 0GA | 3out of 4 | 2,542 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Meridian Academy Sandon Road , Meir ST3 7DF | 2out of 4 | 2,609 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3JD | 3out of 4 | 2,760 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Academy Fenton Manor , Fenton ST4 2RR | 2out of 4 | 2,997 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 3,636 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 4,567 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intuition Holistic Education 020 , Rosslyn Road ST3 4JD | - not rated | 879 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebedale School Grove Road , Heron Cross ST4 3AY | - not rated | 2,044 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hill School and College Box Lane , Meir ST3 5PP | 3out of 4 | 2,222 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemball School Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3JD | 3out of 4 | 2,760 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kinetic Academy Meir Youth Cafe , Sandon Road ST3 7DJ | - not rated | 2,846 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru | Unit 1, Baths Road | 92 yd | |
| 1863 | Longton Market, The Strand | 118 yd | |
| The Coffee House | 44 Bennett Precinct | 179 yd | |
| KFC | Diamond Park, King Street | 195 yd | |
| The Glost House | 7a Phoenix Works, 500 King Street | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Last Post | Transport Lane | 82 yd | |
| Portland Health & Leisure | Portland House, 495 King Street | 184 yd | |
| George & Dragon | 2 Heathcote Road | 252 yd | |
| The Congress | 14 Sutherland Road | 268 yd | |
| The Strand | 1 Gold Street | 278 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noshers | 12a Market Street | 56 yd | |
| Peri Peri Guyz | 43 Bennett Precinct | 113 yd | |
| £1 Baguettes and Pies | Unit 62, Longton Exchange, The Strand | 167 yd | |
| Kebab World | 527 King Street | 182 yd | |
| Jumbo House | 511 King Street | 184 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 17/21 Bennett Precinct | 119 yd | |
| Tesco | Baths Road | 284 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 1 Edensor Road | 317 yd | |
| Heron Foods Ltd | Unit 5 Longton Exchange | 401 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 4 Amison Street | 918 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portland Health And Leisure Portland House Portland House King Street | health and fitness suite | 180 yd |
| Priors Fields Goldenhill Road | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| Edensor Technology College (Closed) Greendock Street | grass pitches, swimming pool | 671 yd |
| Wood Street Reclamation Wood Street | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| St Gregory'S Catholic Academy SPRING GARDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| St Thomas More Catholic Academy LONGTON HALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 925 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 | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 69.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 69.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 69.2% |
| 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 | 23.1% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.