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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 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.

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.