Hunters Drive is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST4 5ED is located in the Penkhull & Springfields 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 Hunters Drive, Stoke-on-trent, ST4 5ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST4 5EH, ST4 5EE, ST4 5JB, ST4 5EF, ST4 5EQ, ST4 5EP, ST4 5HZ, ST4 5JA, ST4 5JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST4 5ED is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.7% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50% | 49.3% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of ST4 5ED there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.2% | 30.5% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 54.5% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 5.9% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 7.3% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 36.6% | 44.3% | 7.7% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 43.8% | 37% | -6.8% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 14.3% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.6% | 12.3% | -11.3% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 12.7% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 13.6% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 8.6% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 20% | 12.8% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.2% | 28.2% | -1.0% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 94.8% | 94.9% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 96.4% | 96.3% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 96% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hunters Drive was 34.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.2% lower than the Boothen average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hunters Drive has the 4th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Boothen and the 133rd lowest crime rate of 842 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% 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 Hunters Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-08-04 | £196,394 |
| 8 Hunters Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2021-01-11 | £204,832 |
| 6 Hunters Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2015-06-11 | £137,498 |
| 11 Hunters Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2015-05-21 | £106,588 |
| 14 Hunters Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,500 | 2012-03-16 | £116,300 |
ST4 5ED 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in ST4 5ED area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field House Nursery School Munro Street , West End ST4 5HA | - not rated | 491 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penkhull Nursery School 4 St Christopher Avenue , Penkhull ST4 5NA | - not rated | 806 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Boughey Nursery School College Road , Shelton ST4 2DQ | - not rated | 1,883 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Nursery School Earls Drive , Clayton ST5 3QH | - not rated | 2,394 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blurton Nursery School Poplar Drive , Blurton ST3 3AZ | - not rated | 3,443 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penkhull Infants' School Princes Road , Penkhull ST4 7JS | - not rated | 537 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Primary School Greatbatch Avenue , Penkhull ST4 7JY | - not rated | 597 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boothen CofE (C) Primary School London Road , West End ST4 4BL | - not rated | 626 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Minster CofE Primary Academy Boothen Old Road , ST4 4EE | - not rated | 934 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Minster CofE Aided Primary School Boothen Old Road , ST4 4EE | - not rated | 934 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thistley Hough High School Newcastle Lane , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | - not rated | 519 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 519 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE (A) High School and International Language College Queen's Road , Penkhull ST4 7LG | - not rated | 697 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College London Road , Trent Vale ST4 5NT | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College London Road , Trent Vale ST4 5NT | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,512 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 1,512 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 2,044 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group Knutton Lane , ST5 2GB | - not rated | 3,637 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE Centre (Penkhull Education Centre) Princes Raod , Penkhull ST4 7JS | - not rated | 537 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Special School The Mount , Penkhull ST4 7JU | - not rated | 651 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyme Vale Independent School Unit 2 , Lyme Vale Court ST4 6NW | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic's Independent Junior School Hartshill Road , ST4 7LY | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Midlands College Hyde Park , City Road ST4 1DS | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penkhull Village Hall Community Cafe | Penkhull Village Hall, Trent Valley Road | 77 yd | |
| Penkhull Sandwich Shop | 3 Manor Court Street | 186 yd | |
| The Marvellous Kitchen | 251 London Road | 412 yd | |
| Portmeirion | London Road | 468 yd | |
| The Stage Door and Coffee Shop | West End Village, London Road | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greyhound Inn | 6 Manor Court Street | 207 yd | |
| Catering @ The Terrace Inn | Terrace Inn, Penkhull New Road | 239 yd | |
| The Terrace Inn | Penkhull New Road | 239 yd | |
| Marquis Of Granby | 51 St Thomas Place | 257 yd | |
| Jollees Cabaret Venue/ Cafe Legends | 279 London Road | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penkhull Fish Bar | 13 Manor Court Street | 229 yd | |
| Carmens Caribbean Cuisine | 219a London Road | 453 yd | |
| Kebab City | 191 London Road | 457 yd | |
| Rupeyal Fast Food | 238 London Road | 477 yd | |
| Desi Flames | 228 London Road | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | 8-10 Manor Court Street | 207 yd | |
| Lidl | unit 1, Boothen Park | 590 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | London Road | 778 yd | |
| Heron Foods Ltd | 28/30 Campbell Place | 832 yd | |
| Iceland | Springfields Retail Park, Newcastle Road | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Croft Sports Ground And Pavilion (Closed) The Croft | grass pitches | 474 yd |
| Thistley Hough Academy THISTLEY HOUGH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 529 yd |
| St Peters Academy (Closed) Queens Road | artificial grass pitch | 699 yd |
| Stoke Recreation Centre (Closed) Booth Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 746 yd |
| The Training Exchange (Closed) Hill Street | health and fitness suite | 863 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 | 67.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.