Springfields Road is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST4 6RU 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 Springfields Road, Stoke-on-trent, ST4 6RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST4 6RX, ST4 6RT, ST4 6JP, ST4 6JT, ST4 5LY, ST4 5LZ, ST4 6JS, ST4 6RZ, ST4 6JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST4 6RU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 51.5% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 51.6% | 48.5% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 6RU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.7% 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 | 51.3% | 50.7% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.9% | 37.3% | 5.4% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 5.3% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.2% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.2% | 50.3% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 33.3% | 4.2% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 11.2% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.2% | 14.8% | -9.4% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 11.7% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 10.8% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19% | 15.9% | -3.1% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 43.4% | 18.9% | 33.8% | 9.6% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.1% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 9.8% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 6.3% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 5.5% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 81.1% | 61.1% | -20.0% | 81.4% | -20.3% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 68.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 68.1% | -18.6% | 83.2% | -15.1% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 18.5% | 11.0% | 5.6% | 12.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 68.2% | -18.3% | 83.2% | -15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 11.8% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 6.6% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 9.6% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 7.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.4% | 76.7% | -13.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| North Africa | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 7.7% | 1.2% | 6.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.4% | 37.2% | -5.8% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 7.7% | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Muslim | 13.2% | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Springfields Road was 226.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.5% higher than the Boothen average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Springfields Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Boothen and the 115th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Springfields Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-12-10 | £115,248 |
| 28 Springfields Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2021-12-16 | £135,748 |
| 36 Springfields Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-09-28 | £136,804 |
| 2 Springfields Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2021-03-26 | £148,753 |
| 28 Springfields Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2020-09-18 | £92,269 |
ST4 6RU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 student residents living in ST4 6RU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 182 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 60 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 4,738 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE (A) Primary School Wheatly Avenue , Trent Vale ST4 6SB | 3out of 4 | 310 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Primary School Greatbatch Avenue , Penkhull ST4 7JY | 3out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhill Primary School Rookery Lane , Oakhill ST4 5NS | 2out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpfield Primary Academy Palmers Green , Hartshill ST4 6AP | 3out of 4 | 1,629 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School Seabridge Lane , Clayton ST5 4AG | 3out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 462 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College London Road , Trent Vale ST4 5NT | 4out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton Hall Academy Clayton Lane , Clayton ST5 3DN | 3out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Academy Fenton Manor , Fenton ST4 2RR | 2out of 4 | 2,923 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 1out of 4 | 2,958 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,379 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 2,703 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group Knutton Lane , ST5 2GB | - not rated | 3,082 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 | 1,321 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Academy Abbots Way , Westlands ST5 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School Mount Pleasant , ST5 1DB | - not rated | 1,772 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyme Brook Independent School 90 King Street , Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 1JB | - not rated | 2,167 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Demetae Academy Linden House , 17a King Street ST5 1JF | - not rated | 2,218 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 283 yd | |
| Mcdonalds | Springfields Retail Park, Newcastle Road | 283 yd | |
| Greggs | Springfields Retail Park, Newcastle Road | 283 yd | |
| M Club | Parklands, Newcastle Road | 420 yd | |
| Bauhinia | Unit 2, Lymevale Court, Lyme Drive | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Orange Tree | 371 Newcastle Road | 423 yd | |
| The Jubilee Bar | 175 Newcastle Road | 760 yd | |
| The Greyhound Inn | 6 Manor Court Street | 769 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB | Buckmaster Avenue | 817 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE R U F C (BAR) | Newcastle Rugby Football Ground, Lilleshall Road | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! | Inside Tesco, 291 Newcastle Road | 454 yd | |
| The Sizzling Wok | Clayton Lane | 463 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 66-68 Newcastle Road | 683 yd | |
| Penkhull Fish Bar | 13 Manor Court Street | 791 yd | |
| TOP NOSH | 3-4 Cambridge Court, Cambridge Drive | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Springfields Retail Park, Newcastle Road | 283 yd | |
| Tesco | 291 Newcastle Road | 473 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 8-10 Manor Court Street | 769 yd | |
| ASIAN FOOD STORES LTD | 5 Cambridge Court, Cambridge Drive | 878 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thistley Hough Academy THISTLEY HOUGH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 398 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 | 436 yd |
| The Croft Sports Ground And Pavilion (Closed) The Croft | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| M Club Spa And Fitness (Newcastle) M CLUB M CLUB LYME DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 552 yd |
| Red Industries Lyme Valley Stadium Lyme Valley Parkway Stadium Lyme Valley Parkway Stadium Lilleshall Road | cycling, grass pitches | 621 yd |
| Lymevale Road Lymevale Road | grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Newcastle And Hartshill Cricket Club STAFFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| St Peters Academy (Closed) Queens Road | artificial grass pitch | 851 yd |
| Newcastle Rufc NEWCASTLE RUGBY FOOTBALL GROUND NEWCASTLE RUGBY FOOTBALL GROUND LILLESHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 875 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 | 32.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.