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ST2 8BN

Newhouse Road

Abbey Hulton

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Detailed insights for ST2 8BN

Overview

Postcode ST2 8BN is located in an urban city, within the Abbey Hulton ward of Stoke-on-Trent in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Abbey Hulton area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Abbey Hulton is £36,124 per year. The nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent, about 2.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mitchell Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
69.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Abbey Hulton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,283 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Abbey Hulton has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

69.4%

Approximately 69.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 49.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Abbey Hulton is £36,124 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 262 ft away from ST2 8BN.

Flood risk

No risk

Abbey Hulton near ST2 8BN 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST2 8BN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMitchell ParkLargeWalking directions to Mitchell Park
0.2 miHulton Abbey ParkLargeWalking directions to Hulton Abbey Park

Area Profile

Population
296
Population density
2,645.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.5(-24%)
Shoplifting
17.4(+100%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.1(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.56(+4%)
Vehicle crime
6.81(+5%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
218
73.65%
Other White
31
10.47%
Other Asian
11
3.72%
Caribbean
11
3.72%
African
7
2.36%
Total population: 296

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
77
37.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
15.94%
Level 4+ (Degree)
31
14.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
14.49%
Level 3 (A level)
24
11.59%
Total 16+ residents: 207

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
64
51.61%
Other social rented
22
17.74%
Owns with a mortgage
13
10.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.48%
Owns outright
11
8.87%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Abbey Hulton

Median price£165,750
Price per sq ft£195
Sales (last 12 months)40
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £191K

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £165,750 (about £195 per square foot) in Abbey Hulton area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £257,500.

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
Detached7£221,000£254
Terraced2£171,500£219
Semi-Detached31£160,000£190

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£84,000£72,500
2017£169,995£99,950£85,000
2018£184,995£101,250£75,000
2019£184,995£124,000£89,000
2020£195,000£124,000£109,000
2021£213,495£153,995£140,000
2022£250,498£150,725£132,250
2023£205,000£145,000£126,500
2024£225,000£139,000£112,000
2025£220,500£153,000£130,000
2026£160,000£170,000
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£105£102
2017£183£120£107
2018£184£130£104
2019£206£140£129
2020£207£135£136
2021£213£182£165
2022£233£194£168
2023£232£169£165
2024£220£159£164
2025£245£180£171
2026£174£268
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.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST2 8BN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST2 8BN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 May 2025198, Newhouse Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST2 8BNSemi-DetachedFreehold£105,000
04 Apr 2025200, Newhouse Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST2 8BNSemi-DetachedFreehold£110,000
22 Jul 2025215, Abbey Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST2 8BDSemi-DetachedFreehold£132,000
09 Apr 202639, Chapel Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST2 9ATTerracedFreehold£90,000
20 Mar 202641, Chapel Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST2 9ATTerracedFreehold£113,100

Schools

In the ST2 8BN postcode area, located within Abbey Hulton, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST2 8BN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryKingsland CofE AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miNot applicableAurora Hanley SchoolOther independent special school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableNewfriars CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST2 8BN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST2 8BN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsdaWerrington Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST2 9ALWalking directions to Asda

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 ST2 8BN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Steve Watkins

Abbey Hulton - 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
WardAbbey HultonE05014555
ParishStoke-on-Trent, unparished areaE43000017
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Abbey HultonE02002962
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stoke-on-Trent 012DE01014213
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST2 8BN

Is ST2 8BN (Abbey Hulton) safe?

The area around ST2 8BN records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near ST2 8BN?

The median sale price around ST2 8BN in Abbey Hulton is £165,750 (about £195 per square foot) based on 40 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST2 8BN?

There are 9 schools close to ST2 8BN, including Kingsland CofE Academy (Good), Aurora Hanley School (Outstanding) and Newfriars College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST2 8BN?

ST2 8BN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,283 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST2 8BN (Abbey Hulton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent Central covering ST2 8BN is Gareth Snell (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Steve Watkins (Labour Party).

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.