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Abbey Hulton

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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 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 5 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
85
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
47.6(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.66(+64%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.41(+45%)
Public order
8.76(+44%)
Other theft
4.32(-25%)
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

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £150,250 in Abbey Hulton area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,950 up to £257,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbey Hulton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£221,000
Flats2£89,975
Semi-Detached36£146,500
Terraced7£125,000

10 years median price trend in Abbey Hulton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey Hulton.

All postcodes in Abbey Hulton

ST28BA

Abbey Lane

ST28DL

Abbots Road

ST28HS

North Place

ST28PL

Abbey Lane

ST16AQ

Leek Road

ST28DT

Friars Place

ST28BD

Abbey Road

ST28ED

Abbotts Place

ST28ER

Eaveswood Road

ST27BF

Highton Street

ST28BJ

Newhouse Road

ST28JW

Hadleigh Road

ST28DE

Fishpond Way

ST16AN

Cromer Road

ST16AS

Leek Road

ST27BG

Rosevale Street

ST28BX

Abbey Street

ST28EZ

Priory Road

ST28NT

George Treglown Grove

ST28NW

Malcolm Drive

ST28DW

Uplands Road

ST28JN

Shelley Road

ST28LE

Eaves Lane

ST28HX

Newstead Road

ST16AY

Birches Head & Northwood

ST27AB

Baddeley, Milton & Norton

ST28AY

Abbey Road

ST27BE

Roseneath Place

ST28JS

Braemore Road

ST28LN

Welbeck Place

ST28DQ

Friars Road

ST28NB

Newhouse Road

ST28DX

Abbots Road

ST28EQ

Holehouse Road

ST28HD

Croxden Road

ST28EX

Eaveswood Road

ST28JB

Greasley Road

ST28JJ

Kyffin Road

ST16AR

Leek Road

ST28AX

Abbey Road

ST28FA

Abbots Road

ST28JR

Holehouse Road

ST28DB

Leek Road

ST28JE

Greasley Road

ST27BB

Hillman Street

ST28HL

Whitehouse Road

ST28LR

Cliveden Road

ST28BS

School Road

ST28JQ

Tranter Road

ST28NY

Castle Grove

ST27BQ

Roseland Crescent

ST28BT

Leek Road

ST28EJ

Alstonfield Avenue

ST28ET

Brieryhurst Close

ST28LP

Cliveden Road

ST16AT

Leek Road

ST28NZ

Castle Grove

ST28PF

Henry Mason Place

ST28DY

Abbots Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.