Stoke Road is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST4 2QZ 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 Stoke Road, Stoke-on-trent, ST4 2QZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST4 2QX, ST4 2RB, ST4 2QW, ST4 2RA, ST4 2RD, ST4 2DT, ST4 2EB, ST4 2ED, ST4 2EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST4 2QZ is primarily male, with 60% 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 | 35.1% | 40% | 4.9% | 51.0% | -11.0% |
| Male | 64.9% | 60% | -4.9% | 49.0% | 11.0% |
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 2QZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53% 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 | 64.1% | 53% | -11.1% | 37.9% | 15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.5% | 37.1% | 8.6% | 44.2% | -7.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 1.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 | 57.3% | 52.1% | -5.2% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 29.4% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 12.8% | 5.4% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.1% | 22.8% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 10.9% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 12.2% | 3.9% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.8% | 24.1% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 23.8% | -8.6% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.8% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.2% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 19% | 3.4% | -15.6% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 37.7% | 45.7% | 8.0% | 2.7% | 43.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 5.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 28.2% | 33.2% | 5.0% | 81.4% | -48.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.1% | 4.4% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 61.4% 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 | 55.9% | 61.4% | 5.5% | 83.2% | -21.8% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 10.1% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 38.3% | 24.6% | -13.7% | 5.6% | 19.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.9% | 61% | 5.1% | 83.2% | -22.2% |
| 10+ Years | 15.3% | 17.3% | 2.0% | 9.8% | 7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.5% | 7.3% | -2.2% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 5.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 14% | 8.5% | -5.5% | 1.9% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 76.7% | -7.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 11.1% | 1.2% | 9.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.4% | 37.2% | -16.8% |
| Christian | 15.2% | 46.2% | -31.0% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 55.3% | 6.5% | 48.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stoke Road was 132.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.5% higher than the Bucknall & Eaton Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stoke Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Bucknall & Eaton Park and the 299th highest crime rate of 842 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Stoke Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Other, an established residential building | £199,000 | 2017-05-31 | £251,084 |
ST4 2QZ 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 2QZ 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) | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Other | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Boughey Nursery School College Road , Shelton ST4 2DQ | - not rated | 266 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penkhull Nursery School 4 St Christopher Avenue , Penkhull ST4 5NA | - not rated | 2,092 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Field House Nursery School Munro Street , West End ST4 5HA | - not rated | 2,167 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 | 2,420 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Nursery School Northwood Park Road , Hanley ST1 6QU | - not rated | 2,420 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 | 257 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Wood Terrace , Shelton ST1 4LR | - not rated | 739 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE (A) Primary School Wood Terrace , Shelton ST1 4LR | - not rated | 739 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School North Street , ST4 7DG | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School North Street , ST4 7DG | - not rated | 1,059 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 | 1,409 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 | 1,692 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough High School Newcastle Lane , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | - not rated | 2,056 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,056 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berry Hill High School and Sports College Arbourfield Drive , Bucknall ST2 9LR | - not rated | 2,874 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 253 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 855 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 855 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group Knutton Lane , ST5 2GB | - not rated | 3,960 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Avenue Girls' High School 22 Avenue Road , ST4 2DT | - not rated | 185 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Registry 2 Cemetery Road , ST4 2DL | - not rated | 221 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Excellence Girls Academy CROWTHER STREET , SHELTON ST4 2ER | - not rated | 340 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Emerge School Elgin Chambers, 22-24 Cemetery Road , Shelton ST4 2DL | - not rated | 434 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Staffordshire University College Road , ST4 2DE | - not rated | 462 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lahori Kebabish | 37 Stoke Road | 67 yd | |
| Zarkas | 59/61 Stoke Road | 129 yd | |
| Hawasana Afghan Restaurant | Unit A, Winton House, Stoke Road | 203 yd | |
| Chaiiwala | 119 College Road | 275 yd | |
| El Capricho | 56 Queen Anne Street | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanley Masonic Hall Club | Hanley Masonic Club, Snow Hill | 547 yd | |
| Bod | The Station, Station Road | 573 yd | |
| The Terrace Inn | 185 Leek Road | 644 yd | |
| Thyme 2 Dine | Snowhill Conference Centre, Snow Hill | 686 yd | |
| Stoke Repertory Theatre | Leek Road | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smash City Burger Bar | 1a Beresford Street | 49 yd | |
| Pak Fried chicken | 49 Stoke Road | 67 yd | |
| Karahi Master | 41 Stoke Road | 67 yd | |
| Eat N Go | 70 Seaford Street | 171 yd | |
| Hawasana Afghan | 77 Stoke Road | 244 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pak Foods | 50 Stoke Road | 11 yd | |
| Hayat Superstore | 36-40 Snow Hill | 594 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke On Trent College (Cauldon Campus) (Closed) Cauldon Campus Cauldon Campus Stoke Road | health and fitness suite | 254 yd |
| Shelton Pool (Closed) Simon Place | swimming pool | 271 yd |
| Stoke On Trent College Sports Academy CAULDON CAMPUS CAULDON CAMPUS STOKE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 286 yd |
| Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre BRINDLEY BUILDINGS BRINDLEY BUILDINGS LEEK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 713 yd |
| Hanley Park Cleveland Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 740 yd |
| Ymca (North Staffordshire) EDINBURGH HOUSE EDINBURGH HOUSE HARDING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 888 yd |
| St Dominics Independent Junior School (Closed) Hartshill Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 920 yd |
| The Training Exchange (Closed) Hill Street | health and fitness suite | 1,044 yd |
| Stoke White Rock Speedway WESTHEAD WALK | cycling | 1,082 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.