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About

Abbey Hulton is a residential district situated on a hill in the northeast of Stoke-on-Trent. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and older terraced homes, with local amenities centred along Leek Road. It offers views across the Trent Valley, providing a distinct perspective of the city's topography. The community is served by several primary schools and local shops, fulfilling everyday needs for its residents.

The area takes its name from the medieval Hulton Abbey, a Cistercian monastery founded in the 13th century. Although the abbey itself is now ruins, its historical legacy is embedded in local street names and the identity of the district. The open green space of the former abbey grounds provides a recreational area within the largely built-up neighbourhood. This connection to a specific historical site gives Abbey Hulton a defined sense of place within the wider city.

Area overview

On average Abbey Hulton has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 46.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Abbey Hulton is £36,124 per year. There are 3 schools in Abbey Hulton: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Abbey Hulton is home to around 7,878 people, with a population density of about 2,662.4 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
46.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Abbey Hulton Population
7,878
Population density
2,662.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.3(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.68(+83%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.66(+46%)
Public order
8.76(+45%)
Shoplifting
6.22(-29%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,898
87.53%
Other White
315
4%
African
188
2.39%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
83
1.05%
White and Asian (mixed)
65
0.82%
Total population: 7,881

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,949
32.58%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,008
16.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
971
16.23%
Level 3 (A level)
843
14.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
654
10.93%
Total 16+ residents: 5,982

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,086
32.32%
Owns with a mortgage
681
20.27%
Owns outright
662
19.7%
Other social rented
589
17.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
268
7.98%
Total households: 3,360

Property prices in Abbey Hulton

Median price£160,000
Price per sq ft£190
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£134K – £180K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £190 per square foot) in Abbey Hulton area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £377,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbey Hulton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£226,750£238
Semi-Detached36£155,750£183
Terraced5£153,000£171
Flats4£88,500£165

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Abbey Hulton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey Hulton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185,000£84,000£73,000
2017£169,995£97,000£85,000
2018£184,995£102,250£74,500
2019£187,498£119,250£88,000
2020£194,000£123,475£98,500
2021£218,998£151,498£130,000
2022£246,498£150,250£116,750
2023£205,000£145,000£128,000
2024£240,000£138,500£110,000
2025£220,500£149,000£141,250
2026£377,500£160,000£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey Hulton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbey Hulton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£162£105£99
2017£183£116£103
2018£184£130£96
2019£207£135£118
2020£179£138£124
2021£212£181£152
2022£233£187£152
2023£232£168£155
2024£224£159£149
2025£245£177£184
2026£218£182£115
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbey Hulton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Abbey Hulton in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Abbey Hulton

Is Abbey Hulton safe?

Abbey Hulton records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Abbey Hulton?

The median sale price in Abbey Hulton is £160,000 (about £190 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Abbey Hulton?

Abbey Hulton has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Abbey Hulton?

Abbey Hulton scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Abbey Hulton sits around rank 1,839 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Abbey Hulton?

The average household income in Abbey Hulton is around £36,124 per year, and 46% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Abbey Hulton

ST28AX

Abbey Road

ST28LW

Holdcroft Road

ST28PF

Henry Mason Place

ST28DH

Woodhead Road

ST28HD

Croxden Road

ST16AN

Cromer Road

ST28LT

Newhouse Road

ST28BS

School Road

ST28AY

Abbey Road

ST28EU

Kennermont Road

ST28LN

Welbeck Place

ST28AU

Abbey Lane

ST28HU

Newstead Road

ST27AB

Baddeley, Milton & Norton

ST28NZ

Castle Grove

ST28LR

Cliveden Road

ST28NY

Castle Grove

ST28HW

Hulton Road

ST28ED

Abbotts Place

ST28LU

Newhouse Road

ST16AQ

Leek Road

ST28AW

Greyfriars Road

ST28HH

Whitehouse Road

ST28DL

Abbots Road

ST28EJ

Alstonfield Avenue

ST28DY

Abbots Road

ST28EX

Eaveswood Road

ST27BD

Baddeley, Milton & Norton

ST28EF

Elmsmere Road

ST28PL

Abbey Lane

ST28EZ

Priory Road

ST28HY

Whitehouse Road

ST28DP

Tanners Road

ST28BZ

Leek Road

ST28DN

Uplands Road

ST28NX

Richard Dawson Drive

ST28HB

Priory Road

ST28BU

Grantham Place

ST28EP

Eaveswood Road

ST28BG

Bryant Road

ST28BB

Abbey Road

ST28DW

Uplands Road

ST28EB

Crestbrook Road

ST28AP

Cloister Walk

ST16UN

Cromer Road

ST28BH

Newhouse Road

ST28FA

Abbots Road

ST27BG

Rosevale Street

ST27BQ

Roseland Crescent

ST16AP

Leek Road

ST28JA

Greasley Road

ST28HA

Birchfield Road

ST16AW

Royden Avenue

ST28PG

Ainsley Close

ST28LE

Eaves Lane

ST28BJ

Newhouse Road

ST28AJ

Abbey Lane

ST28NW

Malcolm Drive

ST28DJ

Woodhead Road

ST28PQ

Cambrian Way

ST28EY

Eaveswood Road

ST28DR

Greenway Place

ST28HJ

Whitehouse Road

ST28BN

Newhouse Road

ST28BT

Leek Road

ST28JP

Holehouse Road

ST28HF

Elmcroft Road

ST28JW

Hadleigh Road

ST28LF

Greasley Road

ST28BY

Leek Road

ST28DQ

Friars Road

ST28JL

Kyffin Road

ST28JH

Taylor Road

ST28EW

Eaveswood Road

ST28JD

Greasley Road

ST28PN

Castle Grove

ST28JG

Tranter Road

ST28EN

Priory Road

ST16AY

Birches Head & Northwood

ST28PA

George Steele Avenue

ST27BH

Woodside Place

ST28FD

Kevermunt Close

ST28DE

Fishpond Way

ST28EE

Crestbrook Road

ST28AL

Chapter Walk

ST28FB

Castle Grove

ST28LS

Granville Road

ST28AT

Abbey Lane

ST28EH

Butts Green

ST28LG

Greasley Road

ST28AH

Heath House Lane

ST28HZ

Greasley Road

ST28NT

George Treglown Grove

ST28DS

Friars Road

ST28EL

Holehouse Road

ST28EQ

Holehouse Road

ST28DB

Leek Road

ST28LP

Cliveden Road

ST28DZ

Abbots Road

ST28JF

South Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.