Postcode ST1 3QA is located in an urban city, within the Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton ward of Stoke-on-Trent in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Shelton & Joiner's Square area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shelton & Joiner's Square is £39,272 per year. The nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent, about 1.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Northwood Park.
Shelton & Joiner's Square has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,867 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Shelton & Joiner's Square has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Shelton & Joiner's Square is £39,272 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 198 ft away from ST1 3QA.
Shelton & Joiner's Square near ST1 3QA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Northwood Park | Medium | Walking directions to Northwood Park |
| 0.5 mi | Caldon Quay Park | Small | Walking directions to Caldon Quay Park |
| 0.4 mi | Bethesda Church Yard | Small | Walking directions to Bethesda Church Yard |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £110,250 (about £156 per square foot) in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £265,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £192,000 | £248 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £170,000 | £202 |
| Terraced | 46 | £105,000 | £133 |
| Flats | 17 | £90,000 | £155 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £103,800 | £81,975 | £137,995 | £80,000 |
| 2017 | £158,995 | £78,500 | £139,995 | £82,500 |
| 2018 | £174,995 | £83,975 | £147,248 | £90,000 |
| 2019 | £193,000 | £74,950 | £141,998 | £78,750 |
| 2020 | £172,995 | £72,000 | £132,998 | £79,000 |
| 2021 | £171,995 | £72,000 | £147,500 | £100,000 |
| 2022 | £214,000 | £81,500 | £160,000 | £109,250 |
| 2023 | £205,000 | £90,000 | £144,995 | £94,000 |
| 2024 | £169,250 | £83,000 | £146,000 | £92,000 |
| 2025 | £192,000 | £89,250 | £170,000 | £105,000 |
| 2026 | — | £92,000 | £145,000 | £105,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £131 | £157 | £183 | £96 |
| 2017 | £158 | £149 | £146 | £95 |
| 2018 | £155 | £150 | £146 | £106 |
| 2019 | £176 | £150 | £146 | £98 |
| 2020 | £220 | £141 | £147 | £103 |
| 2021 | £226 | £151 | £171 | £125 |
| 2022 | £190 | £164 | £167 | £133 |
| 2023 | £272 | £153 | £182 | £116 |
| 2024 | £202 | £149 | £178 | £118 |
| 2025 | £248 | £155 | £190 | £133 |
| 2026 | — | £155 | £226 | £129 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST1 3QA.
In the ST1 3QA postcode area, located within Shelton & Joiner's Square, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST1 3QA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 19-27 Charles Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3JP | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3HQ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Hampton Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3EJ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Regent Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3BL | Walking directions to Premier |
Annual council tax rates for Stoke-on-Trent district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for ST1 3QA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alastair Watson
Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton - Elected 4 May 2023
Amjid Wazir
Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton - Elected 4 May 2023
Gareth Snell
Stoke-on-Trent Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ST1 3QA records about 98 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. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around ST1 3QA in Shelton & Joiner's Square is £110,250 (about £156 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to ST1 3QA, including Hanley St Luke's Church of England Academy, Waterside Primary School and Want2Achieve The Academy (Inadequate). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
ST1 3QA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,867 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent Central covering ST1 3QA is Gareth Snell (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alastair Watson (Labour Party) and Amjid Wazir (Labour Party).
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.