Paynter Street is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST4 3JL 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 Paynter Street, Stoke-on-trent, ST4 3JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST4 3NA, ST4 3JS, ST4 3JN, ST4 3JJ, ST4 3JU, ST4 3JT, ST4 3JW, ST4 3JD, ST4 3JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST4 3JL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.5% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.5% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 3JL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.6% 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 | 47.8% | 46.6% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.3% | 35.8% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8% | 10.8% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 7% | 3.4% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 47.8% | 42.8% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 34% | 35.6% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 16.3% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.8% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 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 | 26.4% | 20.8% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 12.4% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 18.5% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.6% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 15.7% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 24.7% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
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 | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 92.3% | 87.9% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 89.9% 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 | 93.9% | 89.9% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 3.4% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 89.9% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paynter Street was 223.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.8% lower than the Fenton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Paynter Street has the 23rd highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Fenton East and the 128th highest crime rate of 842 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 111.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.6%.

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 Paynter Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2026-01-29 | £65,121 |
| 12 Paynter Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2025-01-21 | £71,457 |
| 20 Paynter Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £101,500 | 2023-01-27 | £109,519 |
| 21 Paynter Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2022-12-21 | £53,575 |
| 33 Paynter Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2020-10-02 | £79,436 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blurton Nursery School Poplar Drive , Blurton ST3 3AZ | - not rated | 2,088 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowcroft Nursery School Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3DY | - not rated | 2,524 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentilee Nursery School Dawlish Drive , Bentilee ST2 0HW | - not rated | 2,551 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Boughey Nursery School College Road , Shelton ST4 2DQ | - not rated | 2,664 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Nursery School Queensberry Road , Longton ST3 1QZ | - not rated | 2,833 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glebe Primary School Park Place , Fenton ST4 3HZ | - not rated | 445 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Glebe Park Place , Fenton ST4 3HZ | 4out of 4 | 445 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Primary School Brocksford Street , Fenton ST4 3HA | - not rated | 638 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School William Street , Fenton ST4 2JG | - not rated | 988 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary Academy William Street , Fenton ST4 2JG | 3out of 4 | 988 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 | 1,223 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic College Longton Hall Road , Longton ST3 2NJ | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Academy Fenton Manor , Fenton ST4 2RR | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edensor Technology College Greendock Street , Longton ST3 2NA | - not rated | 1,738 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Berry Hill High School and Sports College Arbourfield Drive , Bucknall ST2 9LR | - not rated | 2,272 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,152 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 2,152 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 3,075 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 | 1,141 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Midlands College Hyde Park , City Road ST4 1DS | - not rated | 1,885 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Intuition Holistic Education 20 , Rosslyn Road ST3 4JD | - not rated | 2,267 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| REACH Academy Chelson Street , ST3 1PT | - not rated | 2,326 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Staffordshire University College Road , ST4 2DE | - not rated | 2,485 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMGyros | 85 King Street | 182 yd | |
| Fast Lane Karting Ltd | 151 King Street | 211 yd | |
| Imex Cafe | Unit 50 Imex Business Park | 319 yd | |
| Costa Drive Thru | King Street | 453 yd | |
| Hilltop Community Cafe | Fenpark Road | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaza Snooker & Pool Club Ltd | 147 King Street | 90 yd | |
| Angel Inn | 7 Park Street | 258 yd | |
| Hilltop Community Social Club | Hilltop Allotments, Fenpark Road | 468 yd | |
| Malt & Hops | 295 King Street | 602 yd | |
| The Locomotive Inn | 21 Heron Street | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Street Oatcakes | 113 King Street | 38 yd | |
| Kings Fast Food | 139 King Street | 38 yd | |
| Sam's Fish and Chip Bar | 127 King Street | 38 yd | |
| Big Bite Pizza | 111 King Street | 38 yd | |
| Park Street Fish Bar | 1 Park Street | 258 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Victoria Road | 653 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 12/16 Christchurch Street | 888 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Xercise4Less (Stoke) KING STREET | health and fitness suite | 92 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Stoke) (Closed) VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 673 yd |
| The Scout Hut (Glebedale Road) (Closed) Glebedale Road | 694 yd | |
| Fenton Park Victoria Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 871 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.