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ST1 5GH

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Etruria & Hanley

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Detailed insights for ST1 5GH

Overview

Postcode ST1 5GH is located in an urban city, within the Etruria & Hanley ward of Stoke-on-Trent in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Hanley & Etruria area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 242.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hanley & Etruria is £37,181 per year. The nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent, about 1 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Etruria Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
243
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Hanley & Etruria has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,566 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Hanley & Etruria has a very high crime rate, with approximately 242.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.6%

Approximately 2.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Hanley & Etruria is £37,181 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST1 5GH.

Flood risk

No risk

Hanley & Etruria near ST1 5GH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST1 5GH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miEtruria ParkMediumWalking directions to Etruria Park

Area Profile

Population
344
Population density
2,241 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
90.68(+942%)
Anti-social behaviour
87.34(+711%)
Violence and sexual offences
82.32(+113%)
Public order
37.61(+521%)
Criminal damage and arson
32.6(+347%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
86
25%
Pakistani
69
20.06%
Other White
52
15.12%
Indian
29
8.43%
Bangladeshi
18
5.23%
Total population: 344

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
37.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
17.24%
No qualifications
39
14.94%
Level 3 (A level)
39
14.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.81%
Total 16+ residents: 261

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
54
46.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
32.48%
Owns outright
13
11.11%
Other forms of private rent
9
7.69%
Social rents from council
3
2.56%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Etruria & Hanley

Median price£105,000
Price per sq ft£136
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£85K – £133K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £105,000 (about £136 per square foot) in Etruria & Hanley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £295,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Etruria & Hanley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£280,000£245
Semi-Detached4£162,500£202
Terraced49£91,000£129
Flats1£55,000£82

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Etruria & Hanley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Etruria & Hanley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£131,000£76,500£95,000£65,000
2017£150,000£44,000£110,000£65,000
2018£180,000£80,250£135,000£70,000
2019£197,500£67,000£142,500£65,000
2020£229,950£85,000£175,000£87,475
2021£211,000£80,000£120,000£71,000
2022£234,000£65,000£137,000£80,000
2023£234,000£42,000£138,000£85,000
2024£205,000£95,500£148,500£81,000
2025£261,000£63,000£170,500£90,000
2026£280,000£160,000£92,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Etruria & Hanley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Etruria & Hanley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£173£132£131£82
2017£168£87£140£84
2018£183£144£189£93
2019£194£115£190£87
2020£214£141£202£111
2021£211£169£175£106
2022£259£251£168£103
2023£235£92£168£116
2024£234£160£187£108
2025£235£112£212£121
2026£245£193£127
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Etruria & Hanley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Etruria & Hanley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST1 5GH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST1 5GH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 20255, Mere Side Close, Stoke-On-Trent, ST1 5GHDetachedFreehold£261,000
01 Jul 202547, Bullrushes Close, Stoke-On-Trent, ST1 5GFTerracedFreehold£201,000
09 May 20251, Watersedge Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, ST1 5GGDetachedFreehold£240,000
12 Nov 20255, Watermeet Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, ST1 5GDDetachedFreehold£285,500
27 Oct 202519, Humbert Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST1 5GASemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000

Schools

In the ST1 5GH postcode area, located within Hanley & Etruria, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST1 5GH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryEtruscan Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableRegent CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Good

0.4 miNot applicablePhoenix Independent SchoolOther independent school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST1 5GH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST1 5GH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSun Street Convenience StoreMilton Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 4JPWalking directions to Sun Street Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Stoke-on-Trent district (2025-26).

Band A£1,386
Band B£1,616
Band C£1,847
Band D£2,078
Band E£2,540
Band F£3,002
Band G£3,464
Band H£4,157

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for ST1 5GH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Majid Khan

Etruria & Hanley - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Gareth Snell

Stoke-on-Trent Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictStoke-on-TrentE06000021
Parliamentary ConstituencyStoke-on-Trent CentralE14001520
WardEtruria & HanleyE05014567
ParishStoke-on-Trent, unparished areaE43000017
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hanley & EtruriaE02002965
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stoke-on-Trent 015BE01014285
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced2002-12-01

Frequently asked questions about ST1 5GH

Is ST1 5GH (Hanley & Etruria) safe?

The area around ST1 5GH records about 243 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near ST1 5GH?

The median sale price around ST1 5GH in Hanley & Etruria is £105,000 (about £136 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST1 5GH?

There are 14 schools close to ST1 5GH, including Etruscan Primary School, Regent College (Good) and Phoenix Independent School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST1 5GH?

ST1 5GH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,566 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST1 5GH (Hanley & Etruria) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent Central covering ST1 5GH is Gareth Snell (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Majid Khan (Labour Party).

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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.