The area consists of a large council and housing association estates, as well as some privately owned properties.

Trent Vale is currently subject to some major redevelopment. A new 'state of the art' Tesco store will the replace the existing store and the continual development of new houses within the area will bring more revenue into the area. 

Close to the University Hospital of North Staffordshire the area is home to many people who work in the Health profession.