Abingdon Way, Stoke-on-trent, ST4 8DX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST4 8DX has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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	46.9%	50%	3.1%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	53.1%	50%	-3.1%	49.0%	1.0%

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 8DX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% 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	24.5%	32.1%	7.6%	37.9%	-5.8%
Married: Opposite sex	60.1%	53.1%	-7.0%	44.2%	8.9%
Separated	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	5.8%	8.1%	2.3%	9.1%	-1.0%
Widowed	7.2%	6.7%	-0.5%	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	50.6%	49.6%	-1.0%	48.4%	1.2%
Good health	35.1%	34.3%	-0.8%	33.6%	0.7%
Fair health	11.8%	14%	2.2%	12.7%	1.3%
Bad health	2%	1.7%	-0.3%	4.0%	-2.3%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	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	19.7%	17%	-2.7%	18.2%	-1.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.3%	8.7%	-9.6%	9.6%	-0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.8%	11.7%	-6.1%	13.4%	-1.7%
Apprenticeship	4.8%	5.3%	0.5%	5.3%	0.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13%	21.8%	8.8%	16.9%	4.9%
Degree or Similar	23.6%	32.5%	8.9%	33.8%	-1.3%
Other	2.9%	2.9%	0.0%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	4.1%	4.1%	1.1%	3.0%
Chinese	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Pakistani	2%	0%	-2.0%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	95.9%	93%	-2.9%	81.4%	11.6%
Other	0%	2.1%	2.1%	1.6%	0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.3% 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	98%	96.3%	-1.7%	83.2%	13.1%
European Union	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	6.1%	-5.7%
Africa	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	3.3%	2.5%	5.6%	-2.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98%	97.5%	-0.5%	83.2%	14.3%
10+ Years	0%	2.5%	2.5%	9.8%	-7.3%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.4%	76.7%	11.7%
No passport held	11.6%	13.5%	-1.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.4%	37.2%	-1.8%
Christian	55.1%	46.2%	8.9%
Muslim	4.1%	6.5%	-2.4%
Sikh	2.1%	0.9%	1.2%
Not answered	3.3%	6.0%	-2.7%

Safety

Is Abingdon Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abingdon Way was 16.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.8% lower than the Hanford, Newstead & Trentham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Abingdon Way has the 11th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham and the 49th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.1%.

🔎 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 8DX, 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 Abingdon Way are based on 22 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 Abingdon Way, Stoke-on-trent, ST4 8DX

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST4 8DX

Average Price
£280,255

Semi-Detached
£267,443

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£322,662

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£21,839

Estimated Average Property Prices for Abingdon Way

Average Price
£311,012

Semi-Detached
£285,185

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£334,090

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£21,985

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Abingdon WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
24 Abingdon Way, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2024-05-01	£347,937
3 Abingdon Way, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2023-08-11	£307,714
3 Abingdon Way, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2023-05-19	£257,194
26 Abingdon Way, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Other, an established residential building	£20,000	2022-02-03	£21,985
11 Abingdon Way, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2021-06-11	£320,320

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST4 8DX

Employment

ST4 8DX 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 8DX 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	81
Retired	70
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	13
Student (economically inactive)	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Looking after home or family	4
Other	3
Unemployed	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Manufacturing	18
Human health and social work activities	16
Education	15
Construction	12
Financial and insurance activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	5
Information and communication	5
Transport and storage	5
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	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	38 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Priory CofE Primary School Jubilee Road , Trentham ST4 8EF	3out of 4	1,291 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Teresa's Catholic (A) Primary School Stone Road , Trent Vale ST4 6SP	3out of 4	2,185 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Newstead Primary Academy Waterside Drive , Blurton ST3 3LQ	4out of 4	2,204 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Meadows Primary Academy Poplar Drive , Blurton ST3 3AZ	- not rated	2,255 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	963 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3JD	3out of 4	1,580 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's College London Road , Trent Vale ST4 5NT	4out of 4	2,657 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic Academy Longton Hall Road , Longton ST3 2NJ	3out of 4	3,506 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Clayton Hall Academy Clayton Lane , Clayton ST5 3DN	3out of 4	3,648 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	4,622 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	1,184 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kemball School Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3JD	3out of 4	1,580 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Preparatory School Rookery Lane , Trent Vale ST4 5RF	- not rated	2,657 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Glebedale School Grove Road , Heron Cross ST4 3AY	- not rated	3,090 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Intuition Holistic Education 020 , Rosslyn Road ST3 4JD	- not rated	4,003 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		828 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bod	160 Longton Road	308 yd
Toby Carvery Trentham Village	Longton Road	308 yd
Trentham Golf Club Ltd	Barlaston Old Road	540 yd
Trentham RUFC	New Inn Lane	603 yd
Man in Space	316 New Inn Lane	832 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Deli Sandwich Shop	Unit 5, 20 The Lea	293 yd
Hins Chinese Takeaway	Unit 4 Stanley Matthews Way	820 yd
Costa's Catch of the Day	Unit 5, Stanley Matthews Way	820 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ash Green Primary School BROUGH LANE	grass pitches	139 yd
Trentham Golf Club BARLASTON OLD ROAD	golf, squash courts	521 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	51.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	66.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	250 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	250 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	30.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	250 Mbit/s

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