Lauren Close, Stoke-on-trent, ST4 2XL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST4 2XL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.9%	51.1%	-2.8%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	46.1%	48.9%	2.8%	49.0%	-0.1%

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 area around ST4 2XL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.1% 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	36.7%	47.1%	10.4%	37.9%	9.2%
Married: Opposite sex	31.9%	23.5%	-8.4%	44.2%	-20.7%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Separated	1.9%	1.1%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	14.8%	13.4%	-1.4%	9.1%	4.3%
Widowed	14.8%	13.4%	-1.4%	6.1%	7.3%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	33.3%	33.9%	0.6%	48.4%	-14.5%
Good health	31.8%	31.3%	-0.5%	33.6%	-2.3%
Fair health	22.5%	20.4%	-2.1%	12.7%	7.7%
Bad health	10.1%	11.7%	1.6%	4.0%	7.7%
Very bad health	2.3%	2.6%	0.3%	1.2%	1.4%

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.

In the area around ST4 2XL this area, 39% 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 12.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	43.3%	39%	-4.3%	18.2%	20.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.8%	8%	-5.8%	9.6%	-1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.7%	18.2%	2.5%	13.4%	4.8%
Apprenticeship	5.2%	5.9%	0.7%	5.3%	0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.1%	12.3%	4.2%	16.9%	-4.6%
Degree or Similar	11.4%	12.3%	0.9%	33.8%	-21.5%
Other	2.4%	4.3%	1.9%	2.8%	1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.1%	-1.1%
Indian	0%	2.2%	2.2%	3.1%	-0.9%
Pakistani	0%	6.5%	6.5%	2.7%	3.8%
Other Asian	0%	2.2%	2.2%	1.6%	0.6%
Black African	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.5%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	2.2%	2.2%	1.0%	1.2%
Other Black	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	2.3%	0.4%	-1.9%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.4%	0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	94.2%	83%	-11.2%	81.4%	1.6%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.2% 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	98.1%	95.2%	-2.9%	83.2%	12.0%
European Union	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	3.5%	3.1%	5.6%	-2.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.5%	95.7%	-0.8%	83.2%	12.5%
10+ Years	0.4%	2.6%	2.2%	9.8%	-7.2%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0.9%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	72.6%	76.7%	-4.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	27%	13.5%	13.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40%	37.2%	2.8%
Christian	41.7%	46.2%	-4.5%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	7%	6.5%	0.5%
Sikh	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%
Not answered	9.1%	6.0%	3.1%

Safety

Is Lauren Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lauren Close was 190.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.2% lower than the Fenton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Lauren Close has the 26th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Fenton East and the 157th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.0%.

🔎 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. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£31,400

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in ST4 2XL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
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 - 7/10 (above 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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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 Lauren Close are based on 14 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 Lauren Close, Stoke-on-trent, ST4 2XL

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST4 2XL

Average Price
£178,351

Semi-Detached
£178,115

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£178,941

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lauren Close

Average Price
£193,310

Semi-Detached
£194,496

Terraced
£191,167

Detached
£191,176

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lauren CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
17 Lauren Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£181,000	2025-02-12	£187,312
5 Lauren Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£136,000	2021-05-17	£167,397
17 Lauren Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£136,000	2020-03-27	£187,128
9 Lauren Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£110,000	2016-06-03	£167,517
15 Lauren Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£89,000	2015-05-14	£148,288

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST4 2XL

Employment

ST4 2XL 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	56
Retired	53
Part-Time Employee	18
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	9
Other	8
Self-Employed	6
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Manufacturing	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Transport and storage	7
Construction	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Education	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Other	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	2,588 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	332 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Glebe Academy Park Place , Fenton ST4 3HZ	4out of 4	407 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady's Catholic Academy Watkin Street , Fenton ST4 4NP	3out of 4	643 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Heron Cross Primary School Grove Road , Heron Cross ST4 4LJ	3out of 4	1,348 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stoke Minster CofE Primary Academy Boothen Old Road , ST4 4EE	2out of 4	1,724 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	725 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic Academy Longton Hall Road , Longton ST3 2NJ	3out of 4	1,985 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ	3out of 4	3,096 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Discovery Academy Discovery Drive , Bentilee ST2 0GA	3out of 4	3,222 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's College London Road , Trent Vale ST4 5NT	4out of 4	3,325 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	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	1,401 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG	- not rated	2,273 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	1,368 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Excellence Girls Academy CROWTHER STREET , SHELTON ST4 2ER	- not rated	1,794 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
PEAK EDUCATION - STOKE 60 SNOWHILL , SHELTON ST1 4LY	- not rated	2,562 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	2,654 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Regent College 77 Shelton New Road , ST4 7AA	- not rated	2,671 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Super Tasty Kitchen	140 Victoria Road	263 yd
Cafe no.1	13 Victoria Road	263 yd
Costa Drive Thru	King Street	466 yd
The Cafe Fenton	Unit 70, 2 Baker Street	574 yd
OMGyros	85 King Street	605 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Darcy's	58 Victoria Road	232 yd
Ye Olde Manor Inne	13a Manor Street	472 yd
The Musician	261-265 City Road	479 yd
Angel Inn	7 Park Street	499 yd
Bench & Bar	93 Christchurch Street	715 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dinner House	108 Victoria Road	232 yd
Butties to Go	72 Victoria Road	232 yd
City Flames	92 Victoria Road	232 yd
Pahal’s Golden Fry	48-50 Victoria Road	255 yd
Plug Platters	9 Victoria Road	270 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Asda	Victoria Road	270 yd
Co-op Late Shop	12/16 Christchurch Street	574 yd
Aldi	Victoria Road	964 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fenton Park Victoria Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	178 yd
Lifestyle Fitness (Stoke) (Closed) VICTORIA ROAD	health and fitness suite	322 yd
The Scout Hut (Glebedale Road) (Closed) Glebedale Road		640 yd
Xercise4Less (Stoke) KING STREET	health and fitness suite	721 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	771 yd
St Peters Academy FENTON MANOR	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	875 yd
City Of Stoke On Trent Sixth Form College Grass Pitches (Closed) Fenton	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	915 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	90 Mbit/s
Average download speed	173.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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