Princes Road is in Stoke-On-Trent and in Stoke-On-Trent district. ST4 7JL is located in the Hartshill Park & Stoke 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 Princes Road, Stoke-on-trent, ST4 7JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST4 7JJ, ST4 7JH, ST4 7ES, ST4 7ET, ST4 7ER, ST4 7JQ, ST4 7NQ, ST4 7LJ, ST4 7DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST4 7JL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.2% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.8% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 37.6% | 29.2% | -8.4% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 47.6% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 13.2% | 5.0% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 6.6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 55% | 44.9% | -10.1% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 38.6% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 11% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.2% | 14.6% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 5.2% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 9.9% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 13.7% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.9% | 48.1% | 1.2% | 33.8% | 14.3% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3.8% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.4% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 11.6% | 6.3% | -5.3% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 9.3% | 10.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 5.9% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 68.5% | 66.4% | -2.1% | 81.4% | -15.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 70.2% 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 | 74.5% | 70.2% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 5.9% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 4.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.2% | 19.6% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 14.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.8% | 69.4% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 8.1% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 5.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.6% | 7% | -5.6% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 10.1% | 6.1% | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 3.1% | 0.1% | 3.0% |
| Southern Asia | 11.8% | 1.2% | 10.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Buddhist | 5.1% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 17.1% | 6.5% | 10.6% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princes Road was 81.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.4% higher than the Basford & Hartshill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Princes Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Basford & Hartshill and the 380th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94 Princes Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-02-28 | £263,644 |
| 88 Princes Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2024-06-18 | £284,944 |
| 71 Princes Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-09-15 | £191,958 |
| 136 Princes Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-01-10 | £285,480 |
| 130 Princes Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2021-12-17 | £203,467 |
ST4 7JL 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 53 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 3,648 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentilee Nursery School Dawlish Drive , Bentilee ST2 0HW | 4out of 4 | 5,214 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 | 440 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Primary School Greatbatch Avenue , Penkhull ST4 7JY | 3out of 4 | 558 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpfield Primary Academy Palmers Green , Hartshill ST4 6AP | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE (A) Primary School Wheatly Avenue , Trent Vale ST4 6SB | 3out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hassell Primary School Barracks Road , ST5 1LF | 3out of 4 | 1,703 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 989 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Academy Fenton Manor , Fenton ST4 2RR | 2out of 4 | 2,342 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College London Road , Trent Vale ST4 5NT | 4out of 4 | 2,448 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton Hall Academy Clayton Lane , Clayton ST5 3DN | 3out of 4 | 2,684 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 3out of 4 | 2,705 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,490 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 1,664 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group Knutton Lane , ST5 2GB | - not rated | 2,829 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School Mount Pleasant , ST5 1DB | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College 77 Shelton New Road , ST4 7AA | - not rated | 1,341 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyme Brook Independent School 90 King Street , Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 1JB | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Demetae Academy Linden House , 17a King Street ST5 1JF | - not rated | 1,560 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| PEAK EDUCATION - STOKE 60 SNOWHILL , SHELTON ST1 4LY | - not rated | 1,596 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentleys | North Staffordshire Medical Institute Limited, Hartshill Road | 366 yd | |
| Royal Bahaar | 325 Hartshill Road | 418 yd | |
| Britannia Pizza and Grill | 475/477 Hartshill Road | 812 yd | |
| Bread in Common | 72 Hartshill Road | 817 yd | |
| Sindu Mahal | 39 Hartshill Road | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Potters | 296 Hartshill Road | 263 yd | |
| Noah's | 350 Hartshill Road | 462 yd | |
| The Beehive Inn | The Beehive, 103 Honeywall | 764 yd | |
| Marquis Of Granby | 51 St Thomas Place | 801 yd | |
| Sanctuary | 493-495 Hartshill Road | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartshill Chippy | 445 Hartshill Road | 690 yd | |
| Bing Xian House | 447 Hartshill Road | 690 yd | |
| Penkhull Fish Bar | 13 Manor Court Street | 840 yd | |
| Ying Xin | 21 Shelton Old Road | 883 yd | |
| Canton Express | 10 Hartshill Road | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Hartshill Road | 263 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 427/431 Hartshill Road | 690 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 8-10 Manor Court Street | 868 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Dominics Independent Junior School (Closed) Hartshill Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 374 yd |
| St Peters Academy (Closed) Queens Road | artificial grass pitch | 510 yd |
| Thistley Hough Academy THISTLEY HOUGH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 986 yd |
| The Training Exchange (Closed) Hill Street | health and fitness suite | 1,028 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 | 45.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 183.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.