William Street is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST4 2JN is located in the Fenton West & Mount Pleasant 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 William Street, Stoke-on-trent, ST4 2JN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST4 2HD, ST4 2HF, ST4 2HE, ST4 2HG, ST4 2JX, ST4 2JZ, ST4 3LJ, ST4 2LH, ST4 3LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST4 2JN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.2% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.8% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 2JN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.8% 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 | 54.9% | 55.8% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 17.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.2% | 24.1% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -20.1% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 15% | 11.1% | -3.9% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.6% | 42.3% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 33% | 39.5% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 10% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 6.8% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 2JN this area, 32.7% 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 16.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.5% | 32.7% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 12.6% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 19.1% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 12.1% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 16.1% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -17.7% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.5% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.3% | 87.9% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 94.7% | 86.8% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 85.6% | -8.7% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.7% | 76.7% | -24.0% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 33.8% | 13.5% | 20.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.9% | 37.2% | 19.7% |
| Christian | 29.7% | 46.2% | -16.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around William Street was 266.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.8% lower than the Fenton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
William Street has the 13th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Fenton East and the 76th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 157.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 William Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2022-04-01 | £82,341 |
| 2 William Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2012-11-12 | £102,843 |
| 2 William Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £36,500 | 2011-12-01 | £61,656 |
| 8 William Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2004-05-27 | £132,785 |
| 6 William Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £16,000 | 2000-09-15 | £68,506 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 2,858 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary Academy William Street , Fenton ST4 2JG | 2out of 4 | 108 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Academy Watkin Street , Fenton ST4 4NP | 3out of 4 | 374 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Academy Park Place , Fenton ST4 3HZ | 4out of 4 | 435 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heron Cross Primary School Grove Road , Heron Cross ST4 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Minster CofE Primary Academy Boothen Old Road , ST4 4EE | 2out of 4 | 1,470 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 | 641 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Academy Longton Hall Road , Longton ST3 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,966 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,867 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College London Road , Trent Vale ST4 5NT | 4out of 4 | 3,055 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3JD | 3out of 4 | 3,369 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 | 1,272 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 2,230 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glebedale School Grove Road , Heron Cross ST4 3AY | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Excellence Girls Academy CROWTHER STREET , SHELTON ST4 2ER | - not rated | 1,747 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| PEAK EDUCATION - STOKE 60 SNOWHILL , SHELTON ST1 4LY | - not rated | 2,534 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College 77 Shelton New Road , ST4 7AA | - not rated | 2,617 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merit Hospital School and Medical Pupil Referral Unit Willeton Street , Bucknall ST2 9JA | 3out of 4 | 2,898 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe no.1 | 13 Victoria Road | 118 yd | |
| Super Tasty Kitchen | 140 Victoria Road | 217 yd | |
| The Cafe Fenton | Unit 70, 2 Baker Street | 320 yd | |
| Costa Drive Thru | King Street | 377 yd | |
| The Hub Fenton | 28A Christchurch Street | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy's | 58 Victoria Road | 116 yd | |
| The Musician | 261-265 City Road | 209 yd | |
| Ye Olde Manor Inne | 13a Manor Street | 227 yd | |
| Bench & Bar | 93 Christchurch Street | 458 yd | |
| The Newtown Pub | 189 City Road | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pahal’s Golden Fry | 48-50 Victoria Road | 34 yd | |
| Dinner House | 108 Victoria Road | 116 yd | |
| Butties to Go | 72 Victoria Road | 116 yd | |
| City Flames | 92 Victoria Road | 116 yd | |
| Plug Platters | 9 Victoria Road | 121 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Victoria Road | 121 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 12/16 Christchurch Street | 306 yd | |
| Aldi | Victoria Road | 991 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lifestyle Fitness (Stoke) (Closed) VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 126 yd |
| Fenton Park Victoria Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 383 yd |
| The Scout Hut (Glebedale Road) (Closed) Glebedale Road | 431 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 | 672 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Stoke) KING STREET | health and fitness suite | 750 yd |
| St Peters Academy FENTON MANOR | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 777 yd |
| City Of Stoke On Trent Sixth Form College Grass Pitches (Closed) Fenton | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Fenton Cricket Club SMITHPOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Mount Pleasant Park Grove Road | grass pitches | 1,004 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.