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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. 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
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

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Abbey Hulton area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £377,500.

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
Semi-Detached37£153,000
Detached9£221,000
Flats4£84,975
Terraced3£153,000

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

ST28AS

St Bernard Place

ST28BW

Leek Road

ST28LX

Trinity Place

ST28HN

Blakelow Road

ST28ER

Eaveswood Road

ST28BA

Abbey Lane

ST28BX

Abbey Street

ST28LJ

Holdcroft Road

ST28DG

Carmount Road

ST28LQ

Malcolm Drive

ST27BE

Roseneath Place

ST27BA

Highton Street

ST28BL

Newhouse Road

ST28HX

Newstead Road

ST28HP

Hulton Road

ST16UY

Cromer Road

ST28HQ

Priory Road

ST28NP

Cambrian Way

ST28HG

Priory Road

ST28HS

North Place

ST28AZ

Abbey Road

ST16AS

Leek Road

ST28BP

Leek Road

ST28AR

Cluny Place

ST28BQ

Wallis Place

ST28HT

Blakelow Road

ST28EG

Cleadon Place

ST28HR

Blakelow Road

ST16AT

Leek Road

ST28DX

Abbots Road

ST28JR

Holehouse Road

ST28ES

Eaveswood Road

ST28NB

Newhouse Road

ST28BD

Abbey Road

ST27BF

Highton Street

ST16AL

Leek Road

ST28PH

George Barton Close

ST27BB

Hillman Street

ST28JB

Greasley Road

ST28NS

John Wyatt Close

ST28JJ

Kyffin Road

ST28AN

Benedict Place

ST28HL

Whitehouse Road

ST28DT

Friars Place

ST28JN

Shelley Road

ST28BE

Bryant Road

ST28LZ

Little Eaves Lane

ST28ET

Brieryhurst Close

ST28DF

Beard Grove

ST28LH

Greasley Road

ST28JQ

Tranter Road

ST28HE

Priory Road

ST28DA

Leek Road

ST28JS

Braemore Road

ST28JE

Greasley Road

ST28DU

Abbots Road

ST16AR

Leek Road

ST28EA

Abbots Road

ST28LL

Haddon Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.