The Crescent is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST4 5QS is located in the Trent Vale & Oak Hill 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 The Crescent, Stoke-on-trent, ST4 5QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST4 5QP, ST4 5QD, ST4 5QR, ST4 5QW, ST4 5QT, ST4 5QX, ST4 5QY, ST4 5LR, ST4 5QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST4 5QS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 50.4% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 51.9% | 49.6% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.8% | 41.6% | 9.8% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 35.9% | -9.4% | 44.2% | -8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 11% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 7.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 43.1% | 44.3% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 33.6% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 13% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 7.3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.3% | 25.1% | -13.2% | 18.2% | 6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 11.6% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 14.5% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 8.2% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 21.3% | 12.0% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 17.4% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 92% | 88.9% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 92.7% | 93.1% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 93.1% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.8% | 13.5% | 8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Crescent was 65.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.9% lower than the Boothen average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Crescent has the 21st lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Boothen and the 303rd lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 The Crescent, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2009-05-08 | £219,964 |
ST4 5QS 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 5,413 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 | 651 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE (A) Primary School Wheatly Avenue , Trent Vale ST4 6SB | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic (A) Primary School Stone Road , Trent Vale ST4 6SP | 3out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Primary School Greatbatch Avenue , Penkhull ST4 7JY | 3out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School Seabridge Lane , Clayton ST5 4AG | 3out of 4 | 1,600 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 684 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 969 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton Hall Academy Clayton Lane , Clayton ST5 3DN | 3out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trentham Academy Allerton Road , Trentham ST4 8PQ | 2out of 4 | 2,613 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Academy Fenton Manor , Fenton ST4 2RR | 2out of 4 | 3,045 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 | 2,614 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 3,152 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group Knutton Lane , ST5 2GB | - not rated | 3,671 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 | 684 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Academy Abbots Way , Westlands ST5 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,995 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School Mount Pleasant , ST5 1DB | - not rated | 2,437 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfriars Academy Priory Road , ST5 2TF | 4out of 4 | 2,774 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyme Brook Independent School 90 King Street , Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 1JB | - not rated | 2,840 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Servest Catering | Manor Bakeries, Newcastle Road | 414 yd | |
| The Grand Sandwich | 700 London Road | 445 yd | |
| Miss Coffee | Furama Palace, 49 Newcastle Road | 558 yd | |
| Furama Palace | 49 Newcastle Road | 558 yd | |
| Destination Gym | Springfields Retail Park, Newcastle Road | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jubilee Bar | 175 Newcastle Road | 261 yd | |
| The Black Lion | 895 London Road | 505 yd | |
| Oakhill Bowling Club | Daintry Street | 519 yd | |
| The Cottage | 620 London Road | 696 yd | |
| The Orange Tree | 371 Newcastle Road | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 66-68 Newcastle Road | 141 yd | |
| Oakhill Fish Bar | 718 London Road | 445 yd | |
| Allo Pizza | 972 London Road | 550 yd | |
| Aroma | 966 London Road | 550 yd | |
| Lee's Happi Eater | 964 London Road | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 291 Newcastle Road | 414 yd | |
| Iceland | Springfields Retail Park, Newcastle Road | 585 yd | |
| ASIAN FOOD STORES LTD | 5 Cambridge Court, Cambridge Drive | 905 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lymevale Road Lymevale Road | grass pitches | 469 yd |
| Trent Vale Cofe Va Primary School (Closed) Wheatley Avenue | grass pitches | 509 yd |
| Oakhill Primary School ROOKERY LANE | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| St Josephs College LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 578 yd |
| The Croft Sports Ground And Pavilion (Closed) The Croft | grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Thistley Hough Academy THISTLEY HOUGH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 976 yd |
| Newcastle And Hartshill Cricket Club STAFFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,007 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 | 1,014 yd |
| Newcastle Rufc NEWCASTLE RUGBY FOOTBALL GROUND NEWCASTLE RUGBY FOOTBALL GROUND LILLESHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,035 yd |
| Red Industries Lyme Valley Stadium Lyme Valley Parkway Stadium Lyme Valley Parkway Stadium Lilleshall Road | cycling, grass pitches | 1,067 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.