Ovaldene Way, Stoke-on-trent, ST4 8HZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST4 8HZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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	50.2%	49.8%	-0.4%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	49.8%	50.2%	0.4%	49.0%	1.2%

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	32%	36.3%	4.3%	37.9%	-1.6%
Married: Opposite sex	54.4%	50.8%	-3.6%	44.2%	6.6%
Separated	1.9%	0.4%	-1.5%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	9.7%	11.3%	1.6%	9.1%	2.2%
Widowed	1.9%	1.3%	-0.6%	6.1%	-4.8%

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 (91.2%) 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	63.5%	59.5%	-4.0%	48.4%	11.1%
Good health	31.6%	31.7%	0.1%	33.6%	-1.9%
Fair health	3.9%	7.2%	3.3%	12.7%	-5.5%
Bad health	1.1%	1.3%	0.2%	4.0%	-2.7%
Very bad health	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%

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 8HZ this area, 5.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	8.3%	5.4%	-2.9%	18.2%	-12.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.1%	8.4%	-4.7%	9.6%	-1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17%	18%	1.0%	13.4%	4.6%
Apprenticeship	1.5%	5.4%	3.9%	5.3%	0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.7%	20.1%	8.4%	16.9%	3.2%
Degree or Similar	45.1%	42.7%	-2.4%	33.8%	8.9%
Other	3.4%	0%	-3.4%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.5% 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	1.1%	1%	-0.1%	0.7%	0.3%
Indian	12.3%	5.6%	-6.7%	3.1%	2.5%
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.2%
White	85.3%	90.5%	5.2%	81.4%	9.1%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.2%	89.5%	-0.7%	83.2%	6.3%
European Union	0%	3%	3.0%	6.1%	-3.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
Africa	0.7%	1%	0.3%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	9.1%	4.6%	-4.5%	5.6%	-1.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.2%	89.2%	-1.0%	83.2%	6.0%
10+ Years	0.7%	5.9%	5.2%	9.8%	-3.9%
5-10 Years	0.4%	3.3%	2.9%	2.9%	0.4%
2-5 Years	4.2%	1.6%	-2.6%	2.2%	-0.6%
Less than 2 years	4.6%	0%	-4.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.2%	76.7%	9.5%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Romania	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
North Africa	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Southern Asia	1.3%	1.2%	0.1%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	7.6%	13.5%	-5.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.8%	37.2%	3.6%
Christian	48%	46.2%	1.8%
Hindu	4.6%	1.7%	2.9%
Muslim	1.6%	6.5%	-4.9%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Ovaldene Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ovaldene Way was 166.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.0% higher than the Blurton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Ovaldene Way has the 15th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Blurton and the 203rd highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 67.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,300

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in ST4 8HZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Ovaldene Way are based on 143 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 Ovaldene Way, Stoke-on-trent, ST4 8HZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST4 8HZ

Average Price
£298,948

Semi-Detached
£284,904

Terraced
£269,287

Detached
£315,835

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ovaldene Way

Average Price
£325,454

Semi-Detached
£311,296

Terraced
£296,364

Detached
£341,996

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ovaldene WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 Ovaldene Way, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£108,724	2025-05-08	£115,365
21 Ovaldene Way, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Terraced, an established residential building	£237,000	2025-03-17	£240,950
34 Ovaldene Way, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2024-09-02	£240,963
4 Ovaldene Way, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£372,500	2024-07-26	£393,316
29 Ovaldene Way, Stoke-On-Trent, Stoke-On-Trent Detached, an established residential building	£307,500	2024-03-28	£332,174

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST4 8HZ

Employment

ST4 8HZ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	131
Self-Employed	26
Part-Time Employee	25
Retired	16
Student (economically inactive)	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	10
Looking after home or family	8
Other	6
Unemployed	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	33
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Manufacturing	15
Construction	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Education	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Other	8
Financial and insurance activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Information and communication	5
Real estate activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	730 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Newstead Primary Academy Waterside Drive , Blurton ST3 3LQ	4out of 4	1,515 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sutherland Primary Academy Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3DY	3out of 4	1,655 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Meadows Primary Academy Poplar Drive , Blurton ST3 3AZ	- not rated	1,751 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Priory CofE Primary School Jubilee Road , Trentham ST4 8EF	3out of 4	1,924 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3JD	3out of 4	925 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trentham Academy Allerton Road , Trentham ST4 8PQ	2out of 4	1,642 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic Academy Longton Hall Road , Longton ST3 2NJ	3out of 4	2,982 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's College London Road , Trent Vale ST4 5NT	4out of 4	3,018 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Meridian Academy Sandon Road , Meir ST3 7DF	2out of 4	4,022 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	4,587 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	460 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kemball School Beaconsfield Drive , Blurton ST3 3JD	3out of 4	925 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Glebedale School Grove Road , Heron Cross ST4 3AY	- not rated	2,816 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Preparatory School Rookery Lane , Trent Vale ST4 5RF	- not rated	3,018 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Intuition Holistic Education 020 , Rosslyn Road ST3 4JD	- not rated	3,347 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	Distance
Coombs Catering Partnership Ltd	Venesta Washroom Systems, Alderflat Drive	280 yd
Dine Contract Catering Limited	Building Adhesives Ltd, Newstead Industrial Estate	471 yd
Wilson's Cafe	Waterside Drive	831 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hem Heath	Stanley Matthews Way	302 yd
The Lambourne Inn	66 Magdalen Road	666 yd
Bod	160 Longton Road	820 yd
Toby Carvery Trentham Village	Longton Road	820 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hins Chinese Takeaway	Unit 4 Stanley Matthews Way	104 yd
Costa's Catch of the Day	Unit 5, Stanley Matthews Way	104 yd
The Deli Sandwich Shop	Unit 5, 20 The Lea	1,011 yd
Captain Fry	4 Ingestre Square	1,090 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op Late Shop	Finstock Avenue		1,066 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ash Green Primary School BROUGH LANE	grass pitches	858 yd
Sir Stanley Matthews Academy BEACONSFIELD DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	897 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	47.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	160.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	11.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	25.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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