Conway Street is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST4 2BL 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 Conway Street, Stoke-on-trent, ST4 2BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST4 2BQ, ST4 2BN, ST4 2BH, ST4 2EW, ST4 2BW, ST4 2BP, ST4 2BS, ST4 2BT, ST4 2BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST4 2BL is primarily male, with 61.8% 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 | 36.6% | 38.2% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -12.8% |
| Male | 63.4% | 61.8% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 12.8% |
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 ST4 2BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 83.1% 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 | 81.2% | 83.1% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 45.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.2% | 10.9% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -33.3% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 | 66.1% | 43.5% | -22.6% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 26.2% | 39.8% | 13.6% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 5% | 12.8% | 7.8% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
In the area around ST4 2BL this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.6% | 8.9% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.2% | 4.1% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.4% | 7.3% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 35.2% | 49% | 13.8% | 16.9% | 32.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 26.4% | -8.1% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 10.3% | 3.2% | -7.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.3% 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 | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 7.7% | 0.6% | -7.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 18.5% | 5.4% | -13.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 6.6% | 3% | -3.6% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 6.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Black African | 6.9% | 1.8% | -5.1% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 45.5% | 70.3% | 24.8% | 81.4% | -11.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.7% | 5.7% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 65% 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 | 52.3% | 65% | 12.7% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 16.6% | 12.5% | 6.1% | 10.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 1.8% | -3.7% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 36.1% | 11.5% | -24.6% | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.8% | 65.3% | 13.5% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| 10+ Years | 22% | 7% | -15.0% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.9% | 4.9% | -5.0% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.7% | 8.8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 6.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 14% | 8.5% | 1.9% | 12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.3% | 76.7% | -15.4% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Other EU countries | 7.5% | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 7.8% | 1.2% | 6.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 25.1% | 46.2% | -21.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Conway Street was 156.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.9% higher than the Bucknall & Eaton Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Conway Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Bucknall & Eaton Park and the 231st highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Conway Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2025-03-07 | £112,428 |
| 10 Conway Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2024-04-24 | £152,357 |
| 14 Conway Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-01-31 | £167,970 |
| 24 Conway Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-08-30 | £176,258 |
| 3 Conway Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £86,500 | 2023-08-02 | £92,402 |
ST4 2BL 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.
The percentage of student residents living in ST4 2BL 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) | 147 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 67 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentilee Nursery School Dawlish Drive , Bentilee ST2 0HW | 4out of 4 | 3,489 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 4,344 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 1,046 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary Academy William Street , Fenton ST4 2JG | 2out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School North Street , ST4 7DG | 4out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Primary School Eastwood Road , Hanley ST1 3JS | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Minster CofE Primary Academy Boothen Old Road , ST4 4EE | 2out of 4 | 1,567 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 | 2out of 4 | 928 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,233 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College London Road , Trent Vale ST4 5NT | 4out of 4 | 3,170 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Academy Longton Hall Road , Longton ST3 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 3,531 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 2out of 4 | 3,895 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 525 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 660 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group Knutton Lane , ST5 2GB | - not rated | 4,428 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excellence Girls Academy CROWTHER STREET , SHELTON ST4 2ER | - not rated | 178 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| PEAK EDUCATION - STOKE 60 SNOWHILL , SHELTON ST1 4LY | - not rated | 969 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College 77 Shelton New Road , ST4 7AA | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity School Cartwright House , Broad Street ST1 4EU | - not rated | 1,517 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix U16 Independent School Unit E , Metro Business Park ST1 4AF | - not rated | 1,718 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khan's Desi Nashta | 76 Ashford Street | 213 yd | |
| The Catalyst Building | Staffordshire University, Leek Road | 235 yd | |
| Squeeze Box | Staffordshire University Students Union, College Road | 309 yd | |
| Chaiiwala | 119 College Road | 354 yd | |
| El Capricho | 56 Queen Anne Street | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Terrace Inn | 185 Leek Road | 86 yd | |
| Stoke Repertory Theatre | Leek Road | 418 yd | |
| Bod | The Station, Station Road | 465 yd | |
| The Glebe | 35 Glebe Street | 751 yd | |
| Stoke Town Hall Bars | Stoke Town Hall, Glebe Street | 793 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunchies | 104 Boughey Road | 174 yd | |
| Rice N 3 | 78 Ashford Street | 213 yd | |
| Sweet And Spice | 126-128 Boughey Road | 234 yd | |
| Nafees Bakers | 113-115 College Road | 356 yd | |
| Subway | 6 Winton Square, Station Road | 412 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pak Foods | 50 Stoke Road | 613 yd | |
| Aldi | Victoria Road | 713 yd | |
| Lidl | Lichfield Street | 922 yd | |
| Hayat Superstore | 36-40 Snow Hill | 1,046 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 | 146 yd |
| Pure Gym (Stoke On Trent East) VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| Hanley Park Cleveland Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 709 yd |
| Stoke On Trent College Sports Academy CAULDON CAMPUS CAULDON CAMPUS STOKE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 732 yd |
| City Of Stoke On Trent Sixth Form College Grass Pitches (Closed) Fenton | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Stoke On Trent College (Cauldon Campus) (Closed) Cauldon Campus Cauldon Campus Stoke Road | health and fitness suite | 760 yd |
| St Peters Academy FENTON MANOR | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 802 yd |
| Shelton Pool (Closed) Simon Place | swimming pool | 844 yd |
| Ymca (North Staffordshire) EDINBURGH HOUSE EDINBURGH HOUSE HARDING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 894 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 | 903 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 182.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.