Wain Drive is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST4 5LZ 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 Wain Drive, Stoke-on-trent, ST4 5LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST4 5NF, ST4 6RS, ST4 6RZ, ST4 6RT, ST4 6RU, ST4 6RY, ST4 5JP, ST4 6RX, ST4 6SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST4 5LZ is primarily male, with 57.5% 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 | 47.3% | 42.5% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -8.5% |
| Male | 52.7% | 57.5% | 4.8% | 49.0% | 8.5% |
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 5LZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.1% 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 | 34.1% | 53.1% | 19.0% | 37.9% | 15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.9% | 28.4% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -15.8% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 4.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 24.9% | 12.3% | -12.6% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 1.9% | -5.6% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36% | 31.9% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -16.5% |
| Good health | 19.2% | 36.2% | 17.0% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 23.6% | 22.3% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 9.6% |
| Bad health | 17.7% | 6.9% | -10.8% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 | 35.8% | 18.5% | -17.3% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 14.8% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 12.3% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 17.9% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 24.7% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4.9% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 13.8% | 9.9% | 1.6% | 12.2% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 6.4% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 90.6% | 75.5% | -15.1% | 81.4% | -5.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 80.5% 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 | 89.2% | 80.5% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| European Union | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 11.4% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| 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 | 88.7% | 80.5% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 14.1% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 1.6% | -5.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 23.8% | 13.5% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wain Drive was 163.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.8% lower than the Boothen average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wain Drive has the 16th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Boothen and the 224th highest crime rate of 842 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 124.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 Wain Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2024-06-05 | £163,762 |
| 98 Wain Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2024-04-19 | £87,386 |
| 92 Wain Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2022-11-11 | £212,184 |
| 130 Wain Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-04-29 | £96,821 |
| 96 Wain Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Other, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2021-09-17 | £108,313 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penkhull Nursery School 4 St Christopher Avenue , Penkhull ST4 5NA | - not rated | 331 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Field House Nursery School Munro Street , West End ST4 5HA | - not rated | 973 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Nursery School Earls Drive , Clayton ST5 3QH | - not rated | 1,692 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Boughey Nursery School College Road , Shelton ST4 2DQ | - not rated | 2,403 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blurton Nursery School Poplar Drive , Blurton ST3 3AZ | - not rated | 3,974 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Primary School Springfields Road , Trent Vale ST4 6SB | - not rated | 382 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE (A) Primary School Wheatly Avenue , Trent Vale ST4 6SB | 2out of 4 | 382 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Primary School Greatbatch Avenue , Penkhull ST4 7JY | - not rated | 897 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penkhull Infants' School Princes Road , Penkhull ST4 7JS | - not rated | 951 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boothen CofE (C) Primary School London Road , West End ST4 4BL | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 228 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 228 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 | 636 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College London Road , Trent Vale ST4 5NT | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College London Road , Trent Vale ST4 5NT | - not rated | 1,411 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 | 2,156 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 2,156 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 2,467 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group Knutton Lane , ST5 2GB | - not rated | 3,094 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyme Vale Independent School Unit 2 , Lyme Vale Court ST4 6NW | - not rated | 537 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Special School The Mount , Penkhull ST4 7JU | - not rated | 918 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Centre (Penkhull Education Centre) Princes Raod , Penkhull ST4 7JS | - not rated | 951 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Martec Training Lyme Valley , London Road ST5 1LZ | - not rated | 978 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach Newcastle Road , Trent Vale ST4 6NS | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destination Gym | Springfields Retail Park, Newcastle Road | 482 yd | |
| Mcdonalds | Springfields Retail Park, Newcastle Road | 482 yd | |
| Greggs | Springfields Retail Park, Newcastle Road | 482 yd | |
| M Club | Parklands, Newcastle Road | 523 yd | |
| Bauhinia | Unit 2, Lymevale Court, Lyme Drive | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Orange Tree | 371 Newcastle Road | 550 yd | |
| The Greyhound Inn | 6 Manor Court Street | 619 yd | |
| Marquis Of Granby | 51 St Thomas Place | 707 yd | |
| Catering @ The Terrace Inn | Terrace Inn, Penkhull New Road | 862 yd | |
| The Terrace Inn | Penkhull New Road | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sizzling Wok | Clayton Lane | 593 yd | |
| Penkhull Fish Bar | 13 Manor Court Street | 637 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Inside Tesco, 291 Newcastle Road | 647 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 66-68 Newcastle Road | 888 yd | |
| Subway | Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Springfields Retail Park, Newcastle Road | 482 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 8-10 Manor Court Street | 619 yd | |
| Tesco | 291 Newcastle Road | 686 yd | |
| ASIAN FOOD STORES LTD | 5 Cambridge Court, Cambridge Drive | 1,052 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thistley Hough Academy THISTLEY HOUGH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 211 yd |
| St. Johns Ce(A) Primary School ST JOHN'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND(A) PRIMARY SCHOOL ST JOHN'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND(A) PRIMARY SCHOOL WHEATLY AVENUE | grass pitches | 452 yd |
| The Croft Sports Ground And Pavilion (Closed) The Croft | grass pitches | 552 yd |
| M Club Spa And Fitness (Newcastle) M CLUB M CLUB LYME DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 593 yd |
| St Peters Academy (Closed) Queens Road | artificial grass pitch | 638 yd |
| Red Industries Lyme Valley Stadium Lyme Valley Parkway Stadium Lyme Valley Parkway Stadium Lilleshall Road | cycling, grass pitches | 692 yd |
| Newcastle And Hartshill Cricket Club STAFFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Lymevale Road Lymevale Road | grass pitches | 913 yd |
| Newcastle Rufc NEWCASTLE RUGBY FOOTBALL GROUND NEWCASTLE RUGBY FOOTBALL GROUND LILLESHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,020 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 | 152.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.