Poolside Close is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST4 2FH 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 2018-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Poolside Close, Stoke-on-trent, ST4 2FH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST4 2DN, ST4 2DP, ST4 2DL, ST1 4NJ, ST1 4PD, ST1 4NQ, ST1 4PE, ST1 4NN, ST1 4PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST4 2FH 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 | 35.7% | 41.1% | 5.4% | 51.0% | -9.9% |
| Male | 64.3% | 58.9% | -5.4% | 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 ST4 2FH, 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 | 73% | 75.8% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 37.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.4% | 18.3% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -25.9% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 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 | 44% | 40.8% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 41.6% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 8.0% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 14.5% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 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 | 24.3% | 20.4% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 6.5% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 8% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 28.7% | 43.4% | 14.7% | 16.9% | 26.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 17.8% | -0.8% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 8.4% | 2.1% | -6.3% | 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 | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 9% | 3.7% | -5.3% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 20.8% | 25.3% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 22.6% |
| Other Asian | 6.2% | 1.1% | -5.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 5.4% | 5.7% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 51.9% | 50.3% | -1.6% | 81.4% | -31.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 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 | 60.4% | 72.1% | 11.7% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 8.1% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 4.2% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.4% | 14% | -11.4% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.2% | 72.1% | 11.9% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 9.7% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.2% | 6.5% | -8.7% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 6.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.1% | 5.3% | -6.8% | 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 Poolside Close was 91.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.1% lower than the Etruria & Hanley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Poolside Close has the 5th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Etruria & Hanley and the 414th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Poolside Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-03-24 | £381,179 |
| 1 Poolside Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £150,000 | 2022-03-01 | £168,167 |
| 14 Poolside Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-02-25 | £195,985 |
| 16 Poolside Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-02-25 | £195,985 |
| 13 Poolside Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-01-14 | £335,615 |
ST4 2FH 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 ST4 2FH 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 | 54 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 3,444 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentilee Nursery School Dawlish Drive , Bentilee ST2 0HW | 4out of 4 | 4,180 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 | 508 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School North Street , ST4 7DG | 4out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Etruscan Primary School Dundee Road , ST1 4BS | - not rated | 963 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Primary School Eastwood Road , Hanley ST1 3JS | - not rated | 1,463 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Primary School Greatbatch Avenue , Penkhull ST4 7JY | 3out of 4 | 1,512 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,827 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,177 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 2out of 4 | 3,002 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College London Road , Trent Vale ST4 5NT | 4out of 4 | 3,440 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 3out of 4 | 3,523 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 270 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group Knutton Lane , ST5 2GB | - not rated | 3,691 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regent College 77 Shelton New Road , ST4 7AA | - not rated | 149 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| PEAK EDUCATION - STOKE 60 SNOWHILL , SHELTON ST1 4LY | - not rated | 268 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Excellence Girls Academy CROWTHER STREET , SHELTON ST4 2ER | - not rated | 730 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Phoenix U16 Independent School Unit E , Metro Business Park ST1 4AF | - not rated | 975 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity School Cartwright House , Broad Street ST1 4EU | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Other independent special school | No | 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 | 160 yd | |
| Chicinos | 37 - 39 Snow Hill | 351 yd | |
| GG’s | Unit 38, Shelton Enterprise Centre, Bedford Street | 381 yd | |
| Lahori Kebabish | 37 Stoke Road | 405 yd | |
| Zarkas | 59/61 Stoke Road | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanley Masonic Hall Club | Hanley Masonic Club, Snow Hill | 285 yd | |
| Thyme 2 Dine | Snowhill Conference Centre, Snow Hill | 426 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf Hotel | 5 Sheaf Street | 607 yd | |
| Forever 40 | Victoria House, Victoria Square | 771 yd | |
| Bod | The Station, Station Road | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 15 Howard Place | 132 yd | |
| College Grill | 19 Howard Place | 132 yd | |
| Smash City Burger Bar | 1a Beresford Street | 384 yd | |
| Pak Fried chicken | 49 Stoke Road | 405 yd | |
| Karahi Master | 41 Stoke Road | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayat Superstore | 36-40 Snow Hill | 311 yd | |
| Pak Foods | 50 Stoke Road | 345 yd | |
| Tesco | Clough Street | 1,049 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shelton Pool (Closed) Simon Place | swimming pool | 67 yd |
| Stoke On Trent College (Cauldon Campus) (Closed) Cauldon Campus Cauldon Campus Stoke Road | health and fitness suite | 159 yd |
| Stoke On Trent College Sports Academy CAULDON CAMPUS CAULDON CAMPUS STOKE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 219 yd |
| Stoke White Rock Speedway WESTHEAD WALK | cycling | 750 yd |
| Hanley Park Cleveland Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 762 yd |
| Ymca (North Staffordshire) EDINBURGH HOUSE EDINBURGH HOUSE HARDING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 851 yd |
| St Dominics Independent Junior School (Closed) Hartshill Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 966 yd |
| Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre BRINDLEY BUILDINGS BRINDLEY BUILDINGS LEEK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,024 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 235.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.