John Smart Close is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST4 6FF is located in the Basford & Hartshill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stoke-on-Trent Central. This postcode has been in use since 2018-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about John Smart Close, Stoke-on-trent, ST4 6FF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST4 6FD, ST4 6FE, ST4 7BZ, ST4 6FG, ST4 6FH, ST4 7TH, ST4 7BU, ST4 7DA, ST4 7DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST4 6FF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 53.2% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 51.1% | 46.8% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 6FF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.8% 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 | 31% | 45.8% | 14.8% | 37.9% | 7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.7% | 42.1% | -9.6% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9% | 6.3% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 2.8% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (89.9%) 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 | 46% | 56.4% | 10.4% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 33.5% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 8.4% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 4% | 1.4% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 6FF this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.8% | 8.8% | -14.0% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 6.5% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 11.3% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 21.4% | 14.5% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31% | 44.9% | 13.9% | 33.8% | 11.1% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.8% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 6.3% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 12.1% | 8.2% | -3.9% | 1.6% | 6.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 84.5% | 70.8% | -13.7% | 81.4% | -10.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 75.4% 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 | 85.6% | 75.4% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 6.5% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 5.3% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.3% | 11.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.1% | 75.2% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 13.2% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 5.8% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 3.5% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 2.3% | -2.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 12.7% | 6.5% | 6.2% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around John Smart Close was 92.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.8% higher than the Basford & Hartshill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
John Smart Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Basford & Hartshill and the 410th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% 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 John Smart Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-11-22 | £290,241 |
| 17 John Smart Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-02-27 | £234,329 |
| 13 John Smart Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-01-20 | £208,620 |
| 1 John Smart Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, a newly built property | £209,950 | 2018-01-19 | £295,577 |
| 7 John Smart Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, a newly built property | £195,951 | 2018-01-11 | £275,868 |
ST4 6FF 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 | 236 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 2,942 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentilee Nursery School Dawlish Drive , Bentilee ST2 0HW | 4out of 4 | 5,443 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School North Street , ST4 7DG | 4out of 4 | 546 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpfield Primary Academy Palmers Green , Hartshill ST4 6AP | 3out of 4 | 781 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Primary School Greatbatch Avenue , Penkhull ST4 7JY | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Etruscan Primary School Dundee Road , ST1 4BS | - not rated | 1,261 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| May Bank Infants' School Basford Park Road , May Bank ST5 0PT | 4out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 2out of 4 | 2,159 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 3out of 4 | 2,276 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Academy Fenton Manor , Fenton ST4 2RR | 2out of 4 | 2,781 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College London Road , Trent Vale ST4 5NT | 4out of 4 | 3,123 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 1,533 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 2,106 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group Knutton Lane , ST5 2GB | - not rated | 2,432 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyme Brook Independent School 90 King Street , Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 1JB | - not rated | 932 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School Mount Pleasant , ST5 1DB | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Demetae Academy Linden House , 17a King Street ST5 1JF | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College 77 Shelton New Road , ST4 7AA | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| PEAK EDUCATION - STOKE 60 SNOWHILL , SHELTON ST1 4LY | - not rated | 1,490 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Bahaar | 325 Hartshill Road | 528 yd | |
| Bentleys | North Staffordshire Medical Institute Limited, Hartshill Road | 576 yd | |
| Britannia Pizza and Grill | 475/477 Hartshill Road | 595 yd | |
| Cinnamon Tree | 521 Etruria Road | 669 yd | |
| Kismet Restaurant | 558 Hartshill Road | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Potters | 296 Hartshill Road | 453 yd | |
| Noah's | 350 Hartshill Road | 507 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 18 Stoke Old Road | 581 yd | |
| Sanctuary | 493-495 Hartshill Road | 595 yd | |
| Artisan Tap | 552 Hartshill Road | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartshill Chippy | 445 Hartshill Road | 574 yd | |
| Bing Xian House | 447 Hartshill Road | 574 yd | |
| GEORGE STREET FISH AND CHIPS | 59 George Street | 951 yd | |
| BEST KEBAB HOUSE | 41 George Street | 1,003 yd | |
| CHILLI JACKS | 45-47 George Street | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Hartshill Road | 453 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 427/431 Hartshill Road | 574 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Dominics Independent Junior School (Closed) Hartshill Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 732 yd |
| Harpfield Primary Academy PALMERS GREEN | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Pure Gym (Stoke On Trent North) Etruria Way | health and fitness suite | 884 yd |
| Basford Lawn Tennis Club WEST AVENUE | tennis courts | 1,015 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 190 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 31.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.