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About

Fenton is a residential and industrial area located in the southern part of Stoke-on-Trent. It forms one of the six towns that make up the city, known for its pottery heritage. The area features a mix of terraced housing, local shops, and green spaces like Fenton Park, providing a balance between urban and community living.

Historically, Fenton was a key player in the pottery industry, with several factories operating in the area. While many have closed, remnants of this industrial past can still be seen. The area is well-connected by public transport, with bus routes linking it to Stoke city centre and neighbouring towns. Fenton offers practical amenities, including schools and healthcare facilities, catering to its working-class population.

Area overview

On average Fenton has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 188 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Fenton is £31,400 per year. There are 6 schools in Fenton: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
188
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
21.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Fenton Population
7,955
Population density
2,527.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,591
82.88%
Other White
362
4.55%
Pakistani
240
3.02%
African
190
2.39%
Other Asian
102
1.28%
Total population: 7,952

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,083
28.55%
Owns outright
967
25.49%
Owns with a mortgage
855
22.54%
Social rents from council
518
13.66%
Other social rented
231
6.09%
Total households: 3,793

Property prices in Fenton

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £109,000 in Fenton area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,500 up to £335,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Fenton 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 Fenton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£335,000
Flats6£78,000
Semi-Detached18£175,000
Terraced72£105,000

10 years median price trend in Fenton

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.