ST4 2AR is in London Road, Stoke-On-Trent and Stoke-On-Trent district. ST4 2AR 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 London Road, Stoke-on-trent, ST4 2AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST4 2AP, ST4 2AU, ST4 2AX, ST4 2AT, ST4 2BD, ST4 2BB, ST4 2AS, ST4 2BE, ST4 2BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST4 2AR is primarily male, with 64.2% 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 | 38.5% | 35.8% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -15.2% |
| Male | 61.5% | 64.2% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 15.2% |
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 ST4 2AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 87.4% 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 | 91.5% | 87.4% | -4.1% | 37.9% | 49.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 3.6% | 9.3% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -34.9% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -8.3% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.7% | 38.5% | -9.2% | 48.4% | -9.9% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 47.5% | 9.0% | 33.6% | 13.9% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 12.3% | 3.5% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 1.2% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 ST4 2AR this area, 5.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower 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 11.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 5.5% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.4% | 3.8% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 10.9% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 56.1% | 66.2% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 49.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.5% | 11.6% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -22.2% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.1% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.4% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 5.4% | 1.4% | -4.0% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 12.2% | 11.0% | 2.7% | 9.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 2.6% | -3.0% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 75.9% | 71.4% | -4.5% | 81.4% | -10.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 80.6% 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 | 79.3% | 80.6% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 8.8% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 1.8% | -3.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.7% | 6.5% | -5.2% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.1% | 80.5% | 1.4% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 9.5% | 10.1% | 0.6% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 3% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.1% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 19.2% | 46.2% | -27.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 13.4% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 14.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around ST4 2AR was 223.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 173.0% higher than the Bucknall & Eaton Park average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
ST4 2AR has the 12th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Bucknall & Eaton Park and the 127th highest crime rate of 842 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Leek Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2004-11-26 | £169,557 |
| 62, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £12,000 | 2004-03-23 | £29,903 |
| 58, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2003-02-14 | £133,622 |
| 60, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £23,500 | 2001-12-20 | £97,525 |
| 64, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2001-09-06 | £102,567 |
ST4 2AR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 ST4 2AR 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) | 554 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 134 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Other | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Boughey Nursery School College Road , Shelton ST4 2DQ | - not rated | 511 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Field House Nursery School Munro Street , West End ST4 5HA | - not rated | 1,894 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penkhull Nursery School 4 St Christopher Avenue , Penkhull ST4 5NA | - not rated | 2,221 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 | 2,695 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Nursery School Northwood Park Road , Hanley ST1 6QU | - not rated | 2,695 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cauldon Primary School Cauldon Road , Shelton ST4 2DZ | - not rated | 517 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School William Street , Fenton ST4 2JG | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary Academy William Street , Fenton ST4 2JG | 3out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Minster CofE Primary Academy Boothen Old Road , ST4 4EE | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Minster CofE Aided Primary School Boothen Old Road , ST4 4EE | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 708 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 | 1,849 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough High School Newcastle Lane , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | - not rated | 2,082 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,082 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berry Hill High School and Sports College Arbourfield Drive , Bucknall ST2 9LR | - not rated | 2,556 yd | Community school | 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 | 221 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 221 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 924 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group Knutton Lane , ST5 2GB | - not rated | 4,493 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staffordshire University College Road , ST4 2DE | - not rated | 276 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Excellence Girls Academy CROWTHER STREET , SHELTON ST4 2ER | - not rated | 463 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Park Avenue Girls' High School 22 Avenue Road , ST4 2DT | - not rated | 638 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| North Midlands College Hyde Park , City Road ST4 1DS | - not rated | 770 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Registry 2 Cemetery Road , ST4 2DL | - not rated | 924 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Catalyst Building | Staffordshire University, Leek Road | 106 yd | |
| Coffee Room Platform 1 | Stoke Railway Station, Station Road | 284 yd | |
| Squeeze Box | Staffordshire University Students Union, College Road | 293 yd | |
| Khan's Desi Nashta | 76 Ashford Street | 313 yd | |
| El Capricho | 56 Queen Anne Street | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Terrace Inn | 185 Leek Road | 205 yd | |
| Bod | The Station, Station Road | 287 yd | |
| The Glebe | 35 Glebe Street | 477 yd | |
| Stoke Town Hall Bars | Stoke Town Hall, Glebe Street | 524 yd | |
| Stoke Repertory Theatre | Leek Road | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet And Spice | 126-128 Boughey Road | 87 yd | |
| Brunchies | 104 Boughey Road | 138 yd | |
| Subway | 6 Winton Square, Station Road | 217 yd | |
| Gourmet Coffee Bar and Kitchen | Platform 1 The Station, Station Road | 271 yd | |
| Rice N 3 | 78 Ashford Street | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pak Foods | 50 Stoke Road | 712 yd | |
| Aldi | Victoria Road | 754 yd | |
| Heron Foods Ltd | 28/30 Campbell Place | 864 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | London Road | 938 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre BRINDLEY BUILDINGS BRINDLEY BUILDINGS LEEK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 178 yd |
| City Of Stoke On Trent Sixth Form College Grass Pitches (Closed) Fenton | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 627 yd |
| St Peters Academy FENTON MANOR | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 669 yd |
| Fenton Manor Sports Complex And Shapes FENTON MANOR SPORTS CENTRE FENTON MANOR SPORTS CENTRE CITY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 775 yd |
| Pure Gym (Stoke On Trent East) VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 791 yd |
| The Training Exchange (Closed) Hill Street | health and fitness suite | 830 yd |
| Stoke On Trent College Sports Academy CAULDON CAMPUS CAULDON CAMPUS STOKE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 916 yd |
| Stoke On Trent College (Cauldon Campus) (Closed) Cauldon Campus Cauldon Campus Stoke Road | health and fitness suite | 925 yd |
| Shelton Pool (Closed) Simon Place | swimming pool | 981 yd |
| Hanley Park Cleveland Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 993 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.