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ST2 8DX

Abbots Road

Abbey Hulton

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Detailed insights for ST2 8DX

Overview

Postcode ST2 8DX is located in an urban city, within the Abbey Hulton area of Stoke-on-Trent in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Abbey Hulton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 100.1 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 Abbey Hulton is £36,124 per year. The median sale price in Abbey Hulton is £160,000 (around £188 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £135,000 and £180,000. The nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent, about 2.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
48.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Abbey Hulton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,572 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Abbey Hulton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.9%

Approximately 48.9% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 204 ft away from ST2 8DX.

Flood risk

No risk

Abbey Hulton near ST2 8DX 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
327
Population density
7,108.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.65(+33%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.53(+128%)
Public order
14.2(+134%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.62(+59%)
Other theft
7.1(+25%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
288
87.8%
Other White
17
5.18%
African
6
1.83%
Bangladeshi
5
1.52%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.52%
Total population: 328

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
87
34.52%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
19.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
15.08%
Level 3 (A level)
34
13.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
12.3%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
48
36.64%
Owns with a mortgage
32
24.43%
Owns outright
21
16.03%
Other social rented
16
12.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.34%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Abbey Hulton

Median price: £160,000
Price per sq ft: £188
Sales (last 12 months): 45
Typical range (middle 50%): £135K – £180K

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £188 per square foot) in Abbey Hulton area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,500 up to £246,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbey Hulton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£220,500£262
Semi-Detached32£149,250£180
Terraced5£118,000£171

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£221,000£153,000£130,000
2026£220,000£145,000£116,500
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£276£167£167
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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST2 8DX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST2 8DX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 202611, Abbotts Place, Stoke-On-Trent, ST2 8EDSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
05 Aug 202567, Abbots Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST2 8DUOtherFreehold£142,000
03 Oct 202527, Taylor Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST2 8JHSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
22 May 202542, Tranter Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST2 8JGSemi-DetachedFreehold£95,500
23 Sept 20251439, Leek Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST2 8BYTerracedFreehold£139,500

Schools

In the ST2 8DX postcode area, located within Abbey Hulton, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for ST2 8DX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryCarmountside Primary AcademyAcademy converter
0.4 miPrimaryAbbey Hulton Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.4 miSecondaryBirches Head AcademyAcademy converter

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ST2 8DX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST2 8DX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food53-55 Abbots Road, Abbey Hulton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 8DUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miHeron FoodsLeek Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 8BWWalking directions to Heron Foods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Stoke-on-Trent district.

Band A£1,455
Band B£1,698
Band C£1,941
Band D£2,183
Band E£2,668
Band F£3,153
Band G£3,639
Band H£4,366

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 8DX, 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 012AE01014210
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST2 8DX

Is ST2 8DX (Abbey Hulton) safe?

The area around ST2 8DX records about 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 public order.

What is the average house price near ST2 8DX?

The median sale price around ST2 8DX in Abbey Hulton is £160,000 (about £188 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST2 8DX?

There are 11 schools close to ST2 8DX, including Carmountside Primary Academy (Good), Abbey Hulton Primary School (Good) and Birches Head Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around ST2 8DX?

ST2 8DX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,572 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent Central covering ST2 8DX 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).