Postcode Analysis Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands

CHURCH STREET, ST4 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH STREET, ST4 1DF.

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Population

419

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 35,700 /yr

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Employed

27%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ST4 1DF 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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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 73% social renting, ST4 1DF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

ST4 1DF is an up-and-coming urban area on Church Street, 0.3km from Stoke-upon-Trent in Stoke-on-Trent. Administratively it sits within Penkhull and Stoke ward and the Stoke-on-Trent Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, ST4 1DF is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Stoke-on-Trent. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (174 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 ST4 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00072415 (shared with 35 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 ST4 1DF. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.9%
Asian / British Asian10.7%
Black / African / Caribbean18.3%
Other / Mixed8.1%

Economic Activity

27%Active
FT: 17%
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 ST4 1DF are high at 174 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences230
Shoplifting119
Anti-social behaviour113
Public order88
Criminal damage and arson68

school Local Schools

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The Willows Primary School

Good681 pupils0.7 km
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Stoke Minster CofE Primary Academy

Inadequate374 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School

Good235 pupils1.0 km
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St Peter's CofE Academy

Requires Improvement1054 pupils1.1 km
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Thistley Hough Academy

Good998 pupils1.2 km
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Our Lady's Catholic Academy

Good218 pupils1.3 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary Academy

Requires Improvement185 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Dolphin Discount0.7 km
  • Metro Stores0.7 km
  • Penkhull Convenience Store limited0.9 km
  • Vape Vine0.6 km
  • Centre News0.0 km
  • + 35 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Barge Inn Booze0.7 km
  • BRU0.1 km
  • Bull and Bush0.3 km
  • Kings Way0.1 km
  • Marquis Of Granby0.8 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Penkhull Sandwich Shop0.9 km
  • Portmeirion0.4 km
  • The Marvellous Kitchen0.7 km
  • Food of Ceylon0.3 km
  • Royal Mail Delivery Office Canteen0.6 km
  • + 35 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Dragon1.0 km
  • Moroccan Food0.1 km
  • My Desi Dera0.3 km
  • Panda Kitchen0.3 km
  • The Corner Cafe0.0 km
  • + 26 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Adullam Lifehouse0.3 km
  • Kiln 480.2 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Pak Foods1.0 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Co-op Late Shop0.9 km
  • Heron Foods Ltd0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stoke-On-Trent0.5 km
  • Longton3.6 km
  • Longport4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • stop M0.0 km
  • stop S0.0 km
  • stop T0.0 km
  • stop O0.0 km
  • stop P0.1 km