Carling Grove is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST4 3HP is located in the Fenton East 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 Carling Grove, Stoke-on-trent, ST4 3HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST4 3HW, ST4 3HR, ST4 3HG, ST4 3HA, ST4 3HJ, ST4 3EZ, ST4 3HQ, ST4 3DT, ST4 3HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST4 3HP is primarily male, with 54.4% 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 | 48.7% | 45.6% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 51.3% | 54.4% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
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 3HP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% 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 | 46% | 46.2% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 35.7% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 5.7% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 9% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 41.4% | 37.2% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -11.2% |
| Good health | 33% | 36.9% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 15.3% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 7.7% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 3HP this area, 36.8% 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 16.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.1% | 36.8% | 1.7% | 18.2% | 18.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 12.7% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 11.3% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 6.6% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 16% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 16.5% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -17.3% |
| Other | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.4% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 5.5% | 1.5% | -4.0% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 10.6% | 15.8% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 13.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 78.8% | 72.4% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -9.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 73.6% 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 | 88.6% | 73.6% | -15.0% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 11.7% | 9.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 12.1% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 73.9% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 9.2% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 5.9% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 5.5% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.5% | 76.7% | -23.2% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 30.8% | 13.5% | 17.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 24.3% | 6.5% | 17.8% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carling Grove was 148.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.4% lower than the Fenton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carling Grove has the 34th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Fenton East and the 249th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Carling Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-06-23 | £131,760 |
| 10 Carling Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-12-14 | £174,632 |
| 28 Carling Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-10-28 | £173,810 |
| 8 Carling Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2018-03-16 | £114,497 |
| 8 Carling Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2016-08-05 | £114,534 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,288 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Academy Clarice Cliff Goldenhill Road , ST4 3DP | - not rated | 444 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Academy Park Place , Fenton ST4 3HZ | 4out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandford Hill Primary School Clayfield Grove , Sandford Hill ST3 5AQ | 4out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Primary Academy Anchor Road , Sandford Hill ST3 5EW | 3out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary Academy William Street , Fenton ST4 2JG | 2out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,100 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Academy Fenton Manor , Fenton ST4 2RR | 2out of 4 | 2,027 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Discovery Academy Discovery Drive , Bentilee ST2 0GA | 3out of 4 | 2,389 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3JD | 3out of 4 | 3,145 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Meridian Academy Sandon Road , Meir ST3 7DF | 2out of 4 | 3,652 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 2,695 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 3,563 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 | 1,587 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Intuition Holistic Education 020 , Rosslyn Road ST3 4JD | - not rated | 1,896 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 | 3,031 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Excellence Girls Academy CROWTHER STREET , SHELTON ST4 2ER | - not rated | 3,090 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kemball School Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3JD | 3out of 4 | 3,145 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fun Factory | Montrose Works, King Street | 306 yd | |
| King Street Kitchen | 376 King Street | 383 yd | |
| Hilltop Community Cafe | Fenpark Road | 441 yd | |
| Fenpark Hilltop Allotments | Fenpark Road | 441 yd | |
| CSK Services Ltd | Unit 1, Mayfair House, 410-430 King Street | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malt & Hops | 295 King Street | 322 yd | |
| Hilltop Community Social Club | Hilltop Allotments, Fenpark Road | 421 yd | |
| The Potter Kitchen | 432 King Street | 529 yd | |
| The Pool Dole | Fenpark Road | 547 yd | |
| The Old Sal | 170 Heathcote Street | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Star | 328 King Street | 353 yd | |
| Lin Take Away | 417 King Street | 459 yd | |
| Bros Fryer | 182 Heathcote Street | 617 yd | |
| Imranz | 168 Heathcote Street | 617 yd | |
| King Street Oatcakes | 113 King Street | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 170 Heathcote Street | 617 yd | |
| Tesco | Baths Road | 862 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Priors Fields Goldenhill Road | grass pitches | 514 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Stoke) KING STREET | health and fitness suite | 747 yd |
| Portland Health And Leisure Portland House Portland House King Street | health and fitness suite | 866 yd |
| Wood Street Reclamation Wood Street | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Sandford Hill Primary School SANDFORD HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL SANDFORD HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL CLAYFIELD GROVE | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| St Thomas More Catholic Academy LONGTON HALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,034 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 | 65 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 64.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.