Longton Road, Stoke-on-trent, ST4 8BU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST4 8BU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.2%	50.5%	-1.7%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	47.8%	49.5%	1.7%	49.0%	0.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of ST4 8BU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	25.2%	26.8%	1.6%	37.9%	-11.1%
Married: Opposite sex	61%	57.5%	-3.5%	44.2%	13.3%
Separated	1.8%	0.7%	-1.1%	2.2%	-1.5%
Divorced	6.6%	9%	2.4%	9.1%	-0.1%
Widowed	5.4%	5.9%	0.5%	6.1%	-0.2%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.8%) 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	49.9%	52.1%	2.2%	48.4%	3.7%
Good health	36.2%	34.7%	-1.5%	33.6%	1.1%
Fair health	11.2%	10.8%	-0.4%	12.7%	-1.9%
Bad health	2.1%	2%	-0.1%	4.0%	-2.0%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.4%	-0.2%	1.2%	-0.8%

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.

In the area around ST4 8BU this area, 9.7% 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 43.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15%	9.7%	-5.3%	18.2%	-8.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.7%	9%	-1.7%	9.6%	-0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.1%	14%	-4.1%	13.4%	0.6%
Apprenticeship	2.5%	7.4%	4.9%	5.3%	2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.7%	14.3%	3.6%	16.9%	-2.6%
Degree or Similar	41%	43.5%	2.5%	33.8%	9.7%
Other	2%	2.1%	0.1%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.3%	1.8%	0.5%	0.7%	1.1%
Indian	0.8%	1.4%	0.6%	3.1%	-1.7%
Pakistani	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.9%
Other Asian	1.7%	0.4%	-1.3%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.9%	0.4%	-1.5%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	93.1%	93.2%	0.1%	81.4%	11.8%
Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.8% 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	93.9%	93.8%	-0.1%	83.2%	10.6%
European Union	0.4%	1.8%	1.4%	6.1%	-4.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.6%
Africa	1.5%	0.8%	-0.7%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	3.4%	3.4%	0.0%	5.6%	-2.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.5%	94%	0.5%	83.2%	10.8%
10+ Years	0.6%	5.4%	4.8%	9.8%	-4.4%
5-10 Years	0%	0.2%	0.2%	2.9%	-2.7%
2-5 Years	1%	0.4%	-0.6%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	5%	0%	-5.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.9%	76.7%	13.2%
Ireland	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Spain	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Lithuania	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Eastern Asia	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Southern Asia	0.2%	1.2%	-1.0%
No passport held	7%	13.5%	-6.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.7%	37.2%	3.5%
Christian	54.4%	46.2%	8.2%
Hindu	1.2%	1.7%	-0.5%
Muslim	0.8%	6.5%	-5.7%
Sikh	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Not answered	2.2%	6.0%	-3.8%

Safety

Is Longton Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longton Road was 49.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.9% lower than the Hanford, Newstead & Trentham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Longton Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham and the 222nd lowest crime rate of 842 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£52,100

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in ST4 8BU, 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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 5/10 (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 Longton Road are based on 147 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 Longton Road, Stoke-on-trent, ST4 8BU

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST4 8BU

Average Price
£728,825

Semi-Detached
£517,370

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£620,672

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,264,739

Estimated Average Property Prices for Longton Road

Average Price
£406,677

Semi-Detached
£440,225

Terraced
£308,896

Detached
£440,487

Flats/Maisonettes
£220,977

Other
£879,964

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Longton Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
The Lodge Longton Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£395,000	2021-04-13	£473,459
Toby Carvery Longton Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Other, an established residential building	£952,488	2016-10-18	£1,236,903
The Lodge Longton Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£282,500	2016-09-21	£408,574
182 Longton Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2015-11-20	£528,671
170 Longton Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£500,000	2015-10-08	£752,149

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST4 8BU

Employment

ST4 8BU 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in ST4 8BU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	140
Retired	140
Part-Time Employee	49
Self-Employed	39
Looking after home or family	15
Unemployed	10
Student (economically inactive)	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Other	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	45
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	43
Education	37
Manufacturing	32
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	32
Other	18
Information and communication	16
Construction	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Financial and insurance activities	11
Administrative and support service activities	10
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Transport and storage	6
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	5
Real estate activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Blurton Nursery School Poplar Drive , Blurton ST3 3AZ	- not rated	2,456 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Meadowcroft Nursery School Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3DY	- not rated	2,457 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Field House Nursery School Munro Street , West End ST4 5HA	- not rated	3,793 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westfield Nursery School Queensberry Road , Longton ST3 1QZ	- not rated	4,607 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Penkhull Nursery School 4 St Christopher Avenue , Penkhull ST4 5NA	- not rated	4,776 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ash Green Primary School The Lea , Trentham ST4 8BX	- not rated	364 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ash Green Primary Academy The Lea, Brough Lane , Trentham ST4 8BX	3out of 4	364 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Priory CofE Academy Jubilee Road , Trentham ST4 8EF	3out of 4	1,614 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Priory CofE (C) Infant School Bank House Road , Trentham ST4 8EF	- not rated	1,614 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Priory CofE (C) Junior School Jubilee Road , Trentham ST4 8EF	- not rated	1,614 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Trentham Academy Allerton Road , Trentham ST4 8PQ	3out of 4	1,257 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Trentham High School Allerton Road , Trentham ST4 8PQ	- not rated	1,257 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blurton High School - Business and Enterprise College Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3JD	- not rated	1,621 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3JD	3out of 4	1,670 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's College London Road , Trent Vale ST4 5NT	- not rated	3,050 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	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	4,999 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU	- not rated	4,999 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Strathmore College Unit 7, The Imex Technology Park , Bellringer Road ST4 8LJ	- not rated	1,154 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kemball Special School Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3JD	- not rated	1,670 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kemball School Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3JD	3out of 4	1,670 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Avenue Rookery Lane , ST4 5RF	- not rated	3,011 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Preparatory School Rookery Lane , Trent Vale ST4 5RF	- not rated	3,050 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Coombs Catering Partnership Ltd	Venesta Washroom Systems, Alderflat Drive		798 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Toby Carvery Trentham Village	Longton Road	47 yd
Bod	160 Longton Road	47 yd
Trentham Golf Club Ltd	Barlaston Old Road	362 yd
Trentham RUFC	New Inn Lane	779 yd
Barlaston Cricket Club	Longton Road	883 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Deli Sandwich Shop	Unit 5, 20 The Lea	500 yd
Hins Chinese Takeaway	Unit 4 Stanley Matthews Way	886 yd
Costa's Catch of the Day	Unit 5, Stanley Matthews Way	886 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ash Green Primary School BROUGH LANE	grass pitches	328 yd
Trentham Golf Club BARLASTON OLD ROAD	golf, squash courts	355 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%

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