Meadow Lane, Stoke-on-trent, ST4 8DJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST4 8DJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.2%	51.3%	0.1%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	48.8%	48.7%	-0.1%	49.0%	-0.3%

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 8DJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.7% 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	24.1%	30.4%	6.3%	37.9%	-7.5%
Married: Opposite sex	61.5%	54.7%	-6.8%	44.2%	10.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	8.9%	6.5%	-2.4%	9.1%	-2.6%
Widowed	4.7%	7.3%	2.6%	6.1%	1.2%

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 (85.9%) 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	44.4%	42.4%	-2.0%	48.4%	-6.0%
Good health	43.1%	43.5%	0.4%	33.6%	9.9%
Fair health	10.1%	10.8%	0.7%	12.7%	-1.9%
Bad health	1.7%	2.9%	1.2%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	22.6%	19%	-3.6%	18.2%	0.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.9%	6.1%	-4.8%	9.6%	-3.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.5%	16.6%	-2.9%	13.4%	3.2%
Apprenticeship	5.8%	8.1%	2.3%	5.3%	2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.6%	21.1%	7.5%	16.9%	4.2%
Degree or Similar	24.1%	25.9%	1.8%	33.8%	-7.9%
Other	3.5%	3.2%	-0.3%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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)
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	2.2%	2.2%	1.6%	0.6%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99.3%	97.8%	-1.5%	81.4%	16.4%

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	97.3%	93.9%	-3.4%	83.2%	10.7%
European Union	1.7%	4%	2.3%	6.1%	-2.1%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	5.6%	-3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.3%	93.9%	-3.4%	83.2%	10.7%
10+ Years	0.3%	2.5%	2.2%	9.8%	-7.3%
5-10 Years	0.7%	1.8%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.1%
2-5 Years	0.7%	1.8%	1.1%	2.2%	-0.4%
Less than 2 years	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.6%	76.7%	9.9%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Romania	1.8%	0.9%	0.9%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
No passport held	10.8%	13.5%	-2.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.4%	37.2%	-5.8%
Christian	63.9%	46.2%	17.7%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is Meadow Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Lane was 108.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.2% higher than the Hanford, Newstead & Trentham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Meadow Lane has the 4th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham and the 356th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 52.3%.

🔎 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 8DJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 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) - 1/10 (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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Meadow Lane are based on 103 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 Meadow Lane, Stoke-on-trent, ST4 8DJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST4 8DJ

Average Price
£266,463

Semi-Detached
£237,338

Terraced
£233,670

Detached
£369,869

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Meadow Lane

Average Price
£302,264

Semi-Detached
£255,500

Terraced
£243,813

Detached
£410,456

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£160,366

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Meadow LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
120 Meadow Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2025-03-28	£224,707
46 Meadow Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building	£203,000	2024-11-04	£212,685
76 Meadow Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£226,000	2024-03-28	£247,406
54 Meadow Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£232,000	2024-01-31	£262,074
66 Meadow Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2023-10-25	£244,846

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST4 8DJ

Employment

ST4 8DJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 8DJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	95
Retired	79
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	19
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Looking after home or family	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Other	3
Unemployed	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	37
Manufacturing	29
Education	24
Human health and social work activities	20
Construction	12
Other	10
Financial and insurance activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Transport and storage	6
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Information and communication	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Real estate activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ash Green Primary Academy Brough Lane , Trentham ST4 8BX	3out of 4	342 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Priory CofE Primary School Jubilee Road , Trentham ST4 8EF	3out of 4	1,352 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Meadows Primary Academy Poplar Drive , Blurton ST3 3AZ	- not rated	1,950 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sutherland Primary Academy Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3DY	3out of 4	1,995 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Newstead Primary Academy Waterside Drive , Blurton ST3 3LQ	4out of 4	2,087 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Trentham Academy Allerton Road , Trentham ST4 8PQ	2out of 4	1,080 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3JD	3out of 4	1,321 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's College London Road , Trent Vale ST4 5NT	4out of 4	2,537 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic Academy Longton Hall Road , Longton ST3 2NJ	3out of 4	3,201 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Clayton Hall Academy Clayton Lane , Clayton ST5 3DN	3out of 4	3,631 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	4,367 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG	- not rated	5,382 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	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	1,015 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kemball School Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3JD	3out of 4	1,321 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Preparatory School Rookery Lane , Trent Vale ST4 5RF	- not rated	2,537 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Glebedale School Grove Road , Heron Cross ST4 3AY	- not rated	2,788 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Intuition Holistic Education 020 , Rosslyn Road ST3 4JD	- not rated	3,728 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	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		771 yd
Dine Contract Catering Limited	Building Adhesives Ltd, Newstead Industrial Estate		1,037 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bod	160 Longton Road	592 yd
Toby Carvery Trentham Village	Longton Road	592 yd
Trentham RUFC	New Inn Lane	773 yd
Trentham Golf Club Ltd	Barlaston Old Road	850 yd
Hem Heath	Stanley Matthews Way	867 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Deli Sandwich Shop	Unit 5, 20 The Lea	513 yd
Hins Chinese Takeaway	Unit 4 Stanley Matthews Way	676 yd
Costa's Catch of the Day	Unit 5, Stanley Matthews Way	676 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ash Green Primary School BROUGH LANE	grass pitches	434 yd
Trentham Golf Club BARLASTON OLD ROAD	golf, squash courts	831 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	98.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	98.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	98.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	98.7%

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	1.3%

Download Speed

Median download speed	22.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	197.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	4.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	179.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	1000 Mbit/s

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