Doncaster Lane, Stoke-on-trent, ST4 7LE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST4 7LE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents 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	45.8%	49.5%	3.7%	51.0%	-1.5%
Male	54.2%	50.5%	-3.7%	49.0%	1.5%

Partnership Status

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	34.1%	32.3%	-1.8%	37.9%	-5.6%
Married: Opposite sex	51.2%	50.8%	-0.4%	44.2%	6.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.3%	1.3%
Separated	3.1%	1.2%	-1.9%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	2.7%	8.7%	6.0%	9.1%	-0.4%
Widowed	8.9%	5.5%	-3.4%	6.1%	-0.6%

Health

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	48%	45.1%	-2.9%	48.4%	-3.3%
Good health	39.5%	37.4%	-2.1%	33.6%	3.8%
Fair health	9.2%	14.1%	4.9%	12.7%	1.4%
Bad health	2.6%	2.7%	0.1%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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	19%	13.6%	-5.4%	18.2%	-4.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.4%	6.6%	-5.8%	9.6%	-3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.5%	12.8%	-2.7%	13.4%	-0.6%
Apprenticeship	3.9%	5.8%	1.9%	5.3%	0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.6%	18.7%	5.1%	16.9%	1.8%
Degree or Similar	31.8%	38.5%	6.7%	33.8%	4.7%
Other	3.9%	3.9%	0.0%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%	0.3%	-0.7%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	2.6%	2.7%	0.1%	3.1%	-0.4%
Pakistani	0%	2%	2.0%	2.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0%	3%	3.0%	2.5%	0.5%
Black Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0%	1%	1.0%	0.5%	0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	94.4%	88.9%	-5.5%	81.4%	7.5%
Other	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.6%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.9% 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	94.1%	93.9%	-0.2%	83.2%	10.7%
European Union	0%	0.3%	0.3%	6.1%	-5.8%
Africa	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	4.2%	3.4%	-0.8%	5.6%	-2.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	1%	0.7%	0.3%	0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.1%	93.9%	-0.2%	83.2%	10.7%
10+ Years	0%	4%	4.0%	9.8%	-5.8%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.9%	1.3%	-2.6%	1.9%	-0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.5%	76.7%	7.8%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	13.8%	13.5%	0.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.4%	37.2%	-1.8%
Christian	55.6%	46.2%	9.4%
Muslim	2%	6.5%	-4.5%
Sikh	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Not answered	6.1%	6.0%	0.1%

Safety

Is Doncaster Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Doncaster Lane was 122.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.1% higher than the Basford & Hartshill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Doncaster Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Basford & Hartshill and the 313th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£43,000

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in ST4 7LE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Doncaster Lane are based on 12 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Stoke-On-Trent.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Doncaster Lane, Stoke-on-trent, ST4 7LE

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST4 7LE

Average Price
£268,317

Semi-Detached
£213,481

Terraced
£133,334

Detached
£404,574

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£157,760

Estimated Average Property Prices for Doncaster Lane

Average Price
£262,378

Semi-Detached
£222,496

Terraced
£130,098

Detached
£386,388

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£158,816

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Doncaster LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Fairhaven Doncaster Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£162,500	2025-04-22	£170,253
1A Doncaster Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2024-07-24	£232,294
The Nook Doncaster Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Other, an established residential building	£125,000	2020-02-26	£158,816
2 Doncaster Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£262,500	2019-02-25	£357,864
7 Doncaster Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building	£110,000	2017-12-20	£162,776

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST4 7LE

Employment

ST4 7LE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	88
Retired	70
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	24
Student (economically inactive)	16
Other	7
Looking after home or family	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	31
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Construction	17
Education	15
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Manufacturing	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Information and communication	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Transport and storage	7
Other	6
Real estate activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX	4out of 4	4,262 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bentilee Nursery School Dawlish Drive , Bentilee ST2 0HW	4out of 4	5,215 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Willows Primary School Greatbatch Avenue , Penkhull ST4 7JY	3out of 4	252 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John's CofE (A) Primary School Wheatly Avenue , Trent Vale ST4 6SB	3out of 4	910 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School North Street , ST4 7DG	4out of 4	1,007 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stoke Minster CofE Primary Academy Boothen Old Road , ST4 4EE	2out of 4	1,341 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harpfield Primary Academy Palmers Green , Hartshill ST4 6AP	3out of 4	1,398 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ	3out of 4	435 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's College London Road , Trent Vale ST4 5NT	4out of 4	1,830 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's CofE Academy Fenton Manor , Fenton ST4 2RR	2out of 4	2,206 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Clayton Hall Academy Clayton Lane , Clayton ST5 3DN	3out of 4	2,246 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ	3out of 4	3,080 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	1,589 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG	- not rated	1,819 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group Knutton Lane , ST5 2GB	- not rated	3,174 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newcastle-under-Lyme School Mount Pleasant , ST5 1DB	- not rated	1,658 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Regent College 77 Shelton New Road , ST4 7AA	- not rated	1,791 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Excellence Girls Academy CROWTHER STREET , SHELTON ST4 2ER	- not rated	1,806 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
St Joseph's Preparatory School Rookery Lane , Trent Vale ST4 5RF	- not rated	1,830 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lyme Brook Independent School 90 King Street , Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 1JB	- not rated	1,906 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Penkhull Sandwich Shop	3 Manor Court Street	275 yd
Penkhull Village Hall Community Cafe	Penkhull Village Hall, Trent Valley Road	379 yd
Portmeirion	London Road	637 yd
Miso	161/163 London Road	732 yd
The Marvellous Kitchen	251 London Road	764 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marquis Of Granby	51 St Thomas Place	190 yd
The Greyhound Inn	6 Manor Court Street	243 yd
Catering @ The Terrace Inn	Terrace Inn, Penkhull New Road	350 yd
The Terrace Inn	Penkhull New Road	350 yd
The Beehive Inn	The Beehive, 103 Honeywall	468 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Penkhull Fish Bar	13 Manor Court Street	215 yd
Kebab City	191 London Road	735 yd
Carmens Caribbean Cuisine	219a London Road	737 yd
Rupeyal Fast Food	238 London Road	764 yd
Desi Flames	228 London Road	764 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-op Late Shop	8-10 Manor Court Street	243 yd
Lidl	unit 1, Boothen Park	793 yd
Sainsbury's	London Road	867 yd
Tesco	Hartshill Road	871 yd
Heron Foods Ltd	28/30 Campbell Place	872 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Peters Academy (Closed) Queens Road	artificial grass pitch	304 yd
Thistley Hough Academy THISTLEY HOUGH	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	490 yd
The Croft Sports Ground And Pavilion (Closed) The Croft	grass pitches	798 yd
The Training Exchange (Closed) Hill Street	health and fitness suite	836 yd
St Dominics Independent Junior School (Closed) Hartshill Road	grass pitches, swimming pool	845 yd
Stoke Recreation Centre (Closed) Booth Street	health and fitness suite, squash courts	957 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	1,085 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	222.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.