Postcode Analysis Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands

FOUNTAIN SQUARE, ST1 1LE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOUNTAIN SQUARE, ST1 1LE.

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Population

351

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 30,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: ST1 1LE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

ST1 1LE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 15% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ST1 1LE is an up-and-coming urban area on Fountain Square, 0.3km from Hanley in Stoke-on-Trent. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Joiner's Square ward and the Stoke-on-Trent Central constituency.

ST1 1LE is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional high streets zone — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Stoke-on-Trent.

Safety: Crime rates are high (607 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for ST1 1LE are sourced from Output Area E00179362 (shared with 280 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST1 1LE. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.5%
Asian / British Asian20.2%
Black / African / Caribbean7.4%
Other / Mixed9.9%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near ST1 1LE are high at 607 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences530
Anti-social behaviour382
Shoplifting240
Public order217
Criminal damage and arson108

school Local Schools

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Hanley St Luke's CofE Aided Primary School

Good437 pupils0.6 km
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Grove Academy

Requires Improvement433 pupils0.8 km
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Northwood Broom Academy

Good172 pupils0.9 km
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Waterside Primary School

Outstanding428 pupils0.9 km
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St Mark's CofE Primary School

Good455 pupils1.0 km
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St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy

Good226 pupils1.0 km
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Forest Park Primary School

Good468 pupils1.0 km
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Hamilton Academy

Good149 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

68 nearby
  • A J & J Turner0.5 km
  • B & M Stores0.2 km
  • Derby Street Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Emma Chuks0.2 km
  • Euro Deli0.5 km
  • + 63 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Hilton Garden Inn0.5 km
  • Y.M.C.A. North Staffordshire0.9 km
  • The Auctioneer0.1 km
  • Best Western Stoke on Trent City Centre Hotel0.3 km
  • The Macari Centre0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

40 nearby
  • Bloom0.2 km
  • Coachmakers Arms0.4 km
  • Hanley Brewers Fayre & Premier Inn0.6 km
  • Market Tavern0.1 km
  • The Gin Rummy0.2 km
  • + 35 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

68 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Just Kidding0.6 km
  • Lemongrass Garden0.7 km
  • Longrest Boardgame Bar & Cafe0.2 km
  • Mitchell Youth Arts Centre0.5 km
  • + 63 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • The Food Warehouse0.7 km
  • Co-op Late Shop0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Best 4 U0.5 km
  • Chunky Chicken0.7 km
  • Gyro City0.2 km
  • King Grill and Shawarma0.5 km
  • Lokanta0.7 km
  • + 33 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stoke-On-Trent2.1 km
  • Longport3.3 km
  • Longton4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • stop S40.1 km
  • deleted stop0.1 km
  • stop S50.1 km
  • stop S30.1 km
  • stop T10.1 km