Sterndale Drive, Stoke-on-trent, ST4 2QD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST4 2QD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents 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	51.7%	48.6%	-3.1%	51.0%	-2.4%
Male	48.3%	51.4%	3.1%	49.0%	2.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of ST4 2QD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	22.5%	17.6%	-4.9%	37.9%	-20.3%
Married: Opposite sex	63.1%	67.6%	4.5%	44.2%	23.4%
Separated	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	8.6%	6.6%	-2.0%	9.1%	-2.5%
Widowed	5.9%	7.1%	1.2%	6.1%	1.0%

Health

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	34%	33%	-1.0%	48.4%	-15.4%
Good health	39.2%	44.5%	5.3%	33.6%	10.9%
Fair health	19.6%	15.8%	-3.8%	12.7%	3.1%
Bad health	4.8%	4.8%	0.0%	4.0%	0.8%
Very bad health	2.4%	1.9%	-0.5%	1.2%	0.7%

Education and Qualifications

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 19.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	35.8%	28%	-7.8%	18.2%	9.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.7%	9.3%	-9.4%	9.6%	-0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16%	12.6%	-3.4%	13.4%	-0.8%
Apprenticeship	5.9%	13.2%	7.3%	5.3%	7.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.1%	14.3%	5.2%	16.9%	-2.6%
Degree or Similar	9.6%	19.2%	9.6%	33.8%	-14.6%
Other	4.8%	3.3%	-1.5%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.1%	-1.1%
Indian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	3.1%	-3.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.0%	0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	1%	1.0%	0.4%	0.6%
White	98.1%	97.6%	-0.5%	81.4%	16.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	98.6%	98.6%	0.0%	83.2%	15.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	0.5%	-0.9%	5.6%	-5.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	1.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.6%	98.6%	0.0%	83.2%	15.4%
10+ Years	0.5%	1.4%	0.9%	9.8%	-8.4%
Less than 2 years	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.2%	76.7%	7.5%
No passport held	15.8%	13.5%	2.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	26.3%	37.2%	-10.9%
Christian	65.6%	46.2%	19.4%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	7.7%	6.0%	1.7%

Safety

Is Sterndale Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sterndale Drive was 84.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.6% lower than the Fenton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Sterndale Drive has the 19th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Fenton East and the 398th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£33,500

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in ST4 2QD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Sterndale Drive are based on 20 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Stoke-On-Trent.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Sterndale Drive, Stoke-on-trent, ST4 2QD

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST4 2QD

Average Price
£205,648

Semi-Detached
£217,375

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£203,303

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sterndale Drive

Average Price
£215,299

Semi-Detached
£226,566

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£210,470

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sterndale DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
30 Sterndale Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£186,890	2024-11-21	£195,994
28 Sterndale Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£232,000	2022-10-06	£256,016
28 Sterndale Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£157,000	2022-04-01	£184,964
19 Sterndale Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£130,000	2021-07-13	£156,436
12 Sterndale Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£117,000	2020-03-10	£155,952

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST4 2QD

Employment

ST4 2QD 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 retired residents living in ST4 2QD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	69
Full-Time Employee	63
Part-Time Employee	21
Self-Employed	12
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	4
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Manufacturing	18
Human health and social work activities	18
Construction	8
Transport and storage	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Education	4
Other	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bentilee Nursery School Dawlish Drive , Bentilee ST2 0HW	4out of 4	1,622 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sandford Hill Primary School Clayfield Grove , Sandford Hill ST3 5AQ	4out of 4	747 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Co-Op Academy Clarice Cliff Goldenhill Road , ST4 3DP	- not rated	773 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Glebe Academy Park Place , Fenton ST4 3HZ	4out of 4	1,258 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gladstone Primary Academy Anchor Road , Sandford Hill ST3 5EW	3out of 4	1,355 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Christ Church CofE Primary Academy William Street , Fenton ST4 2JG	2out of 4	1,687 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,762 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Discovery Academy Discovery Drive , Bentilee ST2 0GA	3out of 4	1,899 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's CofE Academy Fenton Manor , Fenton ST4 2RR	2out of 4	2,057 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3JD	3out of 4	3,816 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Meridian Academy Sandon Road , Meir ST3 7DF	2out of 4	4,080 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	2,737 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG	- not rated	3,444 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Glebedale School Grove Road , Heron Cross ST4 3AY	- not rated	2,126 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Intuition Holistic Education 020 , Rosslyn Road ST3 4JD	- not rated	2,399 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Merit Hospital School and Medical Pupil Referral Unit Willeton Street , Bucknall ST2 9JA	3out of 4	2,412 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Excellence Girls Academy CROWTHER STREET , SHELTON ST4 2ER	- not rated	3,000 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Abbey Hill School and College Box Lane , Meir ST3 5PP	3out of 4	3,379 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hilltop Community Cafe	Fenpark Road	478 yd
Fenpark Hilltop Allotments	Fenpark Road	478 yd
Mossfield Cafe	Mossfield Road	926 yd
Fun Factory	Montrose Works, King Street	974 yd
Fast Lane Karting Ltd	151 King Street	1,026 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Pool Dole	Fenpark Road	139 yd
The Old Sal	170 Heathcote Street	540 yd
Hilltop Community Social Club	Hilltop Allotments, Fenpark Road	592 yd
Malt & Hops	295 King Street	985 yd
Plaza Snooker & Pool Club Ltd	147 King Street	1,051 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bros Fryer	182 Heathcote Street	540 yd
Imranz	168 Heathcote Street	540 yd
Golden Star	328 King Street	1,020 yd
Lin Take Away	417 King Street	1,071 yd
King Street Oatcakes	113 King Street	1,089 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative Food	170 Heathcote Street		540 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sandford Hill Primary School SANDFORD HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL SANDFORD HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL CLAYFIELD GROVE	grass pitches	621 yd
Priors Fields Goldenhill Road	grass pitches	921 yd
Wood Street Reclamation Wood Street	grass pitches	1,059 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	31.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	93.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.