Sideway is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST4 4EX is located in the Hanford, Newstead & Trentham 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 Sideway, Stoke-on-trent, ST4 4EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST4 4EX is primarily male, with 56% 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 | 48.5% | 44% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -7.0% |
| Male | 51.5% | 56% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 7.0% |
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 4EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47% 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 | 47.1% | 47% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 40.9% | 6.4% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 7.3% | -5.6% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.2% | 50.3% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 36.8% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 9.8% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1% | -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.
In the area around ST4 4EX this area, 7.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.9% | 7.2% | -11.7% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 12% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 17.5% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 21.7% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 35.5% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.7% | 84.8% | -6.9% | 81.4% | 3.4% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 82.4% 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 | 92.4% | 82.4% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 6.7% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 7.8% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 82.4% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 13% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 57.4% | 46.2% | 11.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sideway was 231.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.6% higher than the Boothen average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sideway has the 10th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Boothen and the 109th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 132.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Railway Cottages Sideway, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2014-02-04 | £279,300 |
| Fenton House Sideway, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2003-03-25 | £645,078 |
| 1 Railway Cottages Sideway, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2003-01-31 | £189,421 |
ST4 4EX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 75 |
| Other | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 60 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 5,080 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakhill Primary School Rookery Lane , Oakhill ST4 5NS | 2out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic (A) Primary School Stone Road , Trent Vale ST4 6SP | 3out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Minster CofE Primary Academy Boothen Old Road , ST4 4EE | 2out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heron Cross Primary School Grove Road , Heron Cross ST4 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory CofE Primary School Jubilee Road , Trentham ST4 8EF | 3out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's College London Road , Trent Vale ST4 5NT | 4out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trentham Academy Allerton Road , Trentham ST4 8PQ | 2out of 4 | 2,025 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,096 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3JD | 3out of 4 | 2,260 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Academy Fenton Manor , Fenton ST4 2RR | 2out of 4 | 2,428 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,396 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 3,373 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group Knutton Lane , ST5 2GB | - not rated | 5,230 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Preparatory School Rookery Lane , Trent Vale ST4 5RF | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebedale School Grove Road , Heron Cross ST4 3AY | - not rated | 1,502 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemball School Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3JD | 3out of 4 | 2,260 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Strathmore College Unit 7, The Imex Technology Park , Bellringer Road ST4 8LJ | - not rated | 2,541 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Excellence Girls Academy CROWTHER STREET , SHELTON ST4 2ER | - not rated | 3,033 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunelm (Soft Furnishings) Ltd | White Rock Road | 360 yd | |
| Compass Contract Service UK Ltd | Sainsburys Distribution Centre, Radial Park, Sideway | 360 yd | |
| Abm Catering Solutions | Bet 365 Stadium, Stanley Matthews Way | 599 yd | |
| Elior UK | Screwfix Direct, Stanley Matthews Way | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Heath & Fitness | George Eastham Avenue | 729 yd | |
| Harvester Restaurant | Stanley Matthews Way | 730 yd | |
| Hem Heath Cricket Club | Dennis Viollet Avenue | 849 yd | |
| PowerLeague Group Limited | Power League Stoke Community Club, Dennis Viollet Avenue | 849 yd | |
| The Gardeners Retreat | Gardeners Retreat, Boothen Green | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Cooking | 279 Campbell Road | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Stanley Matthews Way | 892 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke City Fc (Bet365 Stadium) THE BRITANNIA STADIUM THE BRITANNIA STADIUM STANLEY MATTHEWS WAY | grass pitches | 492 yd |
| Kemball Avenue Kemball Avenue | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Stoke) TRENTHAM LAKES NORTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 733 yd |
| Stoke City Fc Academy Dome TRENTHAM LAKES NORTH | artificial grass pitch | 754 yd |
| Powerleague (Stoke) TRENTHAM LAKES NORTH | artificial grass pitch | 754 yd |
| Hem Heath Cricket Club TRENTHAM LAKES NORTH | grass pitches | 1,069 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.