Colville Street is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST4 3LB 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 Colville Street, Stoke-on-trent, ST4 3LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST4 3LA, ST4 3JU, ST4 3JT, ST4 3JX, ST4 3JZ, ST4 3JR, ST4 3JS, ST4 3JY, ST4 3JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST4 3LB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.2% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.8% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 3LB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.7% 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 | 43.4% | 57.7% | 14.3% | 37.9% | 19.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.5% | 20.7% | -10.8% | 44.2% | -23.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 16.4% | 13.6% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 5.2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 43.4% | 43.4% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 38.1% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 13.2% | -5.2% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.7% | 22.6% | -12.1% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 11.8% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.9% | 18.9% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 20.3% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 18.9% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 92.6% | 90.4% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.7% 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 | 95.2% | 90.7% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 6% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 90.4% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 1.1% | -2.9% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 6.7% | 6.3% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.1% | 76.7% | -13.6% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 28% | 13.5% | 14.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colville Street was 104.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.2% lower than the Fenton East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Colville Street has the 24th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Fenton East and the 377th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 61.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Colville Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £99,950 | 2025-10-17 | £99,950 |
| 13 Colville Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2025-08-11 | £60,663 |
| 5 Colville Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2025-03-18 | £106,750 |
| 2 Colville Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2024-09-02 | £111,376 |
| 17 Colville Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-07-01 | £128,454 |
ST4 3LB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentilee Nursery School Dawlish Drive , Bentilee ST2 0HW | 4out of 4 | 2,427 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glebe Academy Park Place , Fenton ST4 3HZ | 4out of 4 | 344 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary Academy William Street , Fenton ST4 2JG | 2out of 4 | 861 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Academy Watkin Street , Fenton ST4 4NP | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-Op Academy Clarice Cliff Goldenhill Road , ST4 3DP | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heron Cross Primary School Grove Road , Heron Cross ST4 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Community 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Academy Longton Hall Road , Longton ST3 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Discovery Academy Discovery Drive , Bentilee ST2 0GA | 3out of 4 | 2,830 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3JD | 3out of 4 | 3,223 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 3,588 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 | 2,013 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 2,901 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 | 1,257 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Excellence Girls Academy CROWTHER STREET , SHELTON ST4 2ER | - not rated | 2,424 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Intuition Holistic Education 020 , Rosslyn Road ST3 4JD | - not rated | 2,463 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 | 2,831 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| PEAK EDUCATION - STOKE 60 SNOWHILL , SHELTON ST1 4LY | - not rated | 3,187 yd | Other independent special school | 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 | 292 yd | |
| Fast Lane Karting Ltd | 151 King Street | 339 yd | |
| Hilltop Community Cafe | Fenpark Road | 460 yd | |
| Fenpark Hilltop Allotments | Fenpark Road | 460 yd | |
| Imex Cafe | Unit 50 Imex Business Park | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaza Snooker & Pool Club Ltd | 147 King Street | 247 yd | |
| Angel Inn | 7 Park Street | 307 yd | |
| Hilltop Community Social Club | Hilltop Allotments, Fenpark Road | 358 yd | |
| Malt & Hops | 295 King Street | 684 yd | |
| Darcy's | 58 Victoria Road | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Street Oatcakes | 113 King Street | 222 yd | |
| Kings Fast Food | 139 King Street | 222 yd | |
| Sam's Fish and Chip Bar | 127 King Street | 222 yd | |
| Big Bite Pizza | 111 King Street | 222 yd | |
| Park Street Fish Bar | 1 Park Street | 307 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Victoria Road | 646 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 12/16 Christchurch Street | 930 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Xercise4Less (Stoke) KING STREET | health and fitness suite | 268 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Stoke) (Closed) VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 679 yd |
| Fenton Park Victoria Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 770 yd |
| The Scout Hut (Glebedale Road) (Closed) Glebedale Road | 780 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 | 51.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.