Postcode ST2 8PL is located in an urban city, within the Bucknall & Eaton Park 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 2.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Hulton Abbey Park.
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.
Abbey Hulton has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Abbey Hulton is £36,124 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST2 8PL.
Abbey Hulton near ST2 8PL 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hulton Abbey Park | Large | Walking directions to Hulton Abbey Park |
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £152,750 (about £200 per square foot) in Bucknall & Eaton Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £377,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £192,000 | £230 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £152,500 | £194 |
| Terraced | 10 | £140,250 | £180 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £137,750 | £100,000 | £90,000 |
| 2017 | £149,950 | £105,000 | £70,500 |
| 2018 | £148,000 | £107,000 | £92,500 |
| 2019 | £165,000 | £120,500 | £99,000 |
| 2020 | £149,250 | £117,500 | £96,500 |
| 2021 | £190,250 | £140,000 | £97,000 |
| 2022 | £196,000 | £154,000 | £140,000 |
| 2023 | £165,000 | £145,000 | £130,500 |
| 2024 | £203,500 | £160,000 | £120,000 |
| 2025 | £210,000 | £150,000 | £140,500 |
| 2026 | £182,500 | £170,000 | £137,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £174 | £158 | £95 |
| 2017 | £181 | £134 | £89 |
| 2018 | £178 | £134 | £118 |
| 2019 | £163 | £132 | £119 |
| 2020 | £166 | £137 | £118 |
| 2021 | £196 | £175 | £126 |
| 2022 | £236 | £185 | £163 |
| 2023 | £229 | £181 | £171 |
| 2024 | £245 | £208 | £157 |
| 2025 | £274 | £187 | £182 |
| 2026 | £223 | £202 | £179 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST2 8PL.
In the ST2 8PL postcode area, located within Abbey Hulton, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST2 8PL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Werrington Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST2 9AL | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | Leek Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 8BW | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.5 mi | Asda Express | 4 Ruxley Road, Stoke-on-trent, ST2 9DG | Walking directions to Asda Express |
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 ST2 8PL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Heather Blurton
Bucknall & Eaton Park - Elected 4 May 2023
Gareth Snell
Stoke-on-Trent Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ST2 8PL 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.
The median sale price around ST2 8PL in Abbey Hulton is £152,750 (about £200 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to ST2 8PL, including Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy (Outstanding), Abbey Hulton Primary School (Good) and Newfriars College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
ST2 8PL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent Central covering ST2 8PL is Gareth Snell (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Heather Blurton (Conservative and Unionist 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.