Postcode insights

ST4 2HQ

Victoria Road

Fenton West & Mount Pleasant

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Detailed insights for ST4 2HQ

Overview

Postcode ST4 2HQ is located in an urban city, within the Fenton West & Mount Pleasant ward of Stoke-on-Trent in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Fenton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 140.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fenton is £36,311 per year. The nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent, about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Fenton Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
140
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
11.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Fenton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,256 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Fenton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 140.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.5%

Approximately 11.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Fenton is £36,311 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 3 ft away from ST4 2HQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Fenton near ST4 2HQ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ST4 2HQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Stoke-On-Trent

N/A

Walking directions to Stoke-On-Trent

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST4 2HQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miFenton ParkLargeWalking directions to Fenton Park
0.4 miAlbert SquareSmallWalking directions to Albert Square

Area Profile

Population
248
Population density
632 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66.89(+73%)
Shoplifting
44.37(+410%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.15(+152%)
Other theft
17.22(+203%)
Public order
12.58(+108%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
195
78.95%
Other White
22
8.91%
African
8
3.24%
Bangladeshi
6
2.43%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.62%
Total population: 247

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
56
26.29%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
18.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
16.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
13.62%
Level 3 (A level)
27
12.68%
Total 16+ residents: 213

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
45
34.62%
Owns outright
36
27.69%
Owns with a mortgage
31
23.85%
Other social rented
14
10.77%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.31%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant

Median price£107,000
Price per sq ft£134
Sales (last 12 months)75
Typical range (middle 50%)£90K – £134K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £107,000 (about £134 per square foot) in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached16£163,500£207
Terraced57£103,000£129
Flats2£88,725£137

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£63,000£82,750£69,000
2017£60,000£120,000£65,500
2018£83,000£109,250£74,000
2019£72,750£110,000£74,500
2020£84,950£129,000£72,000
2021£74,875£145,975£81,500
2022£87,500£142,500£90,000
2023£83,000£150,000£101,500
2024£52,000£157,000£98,000
2025£89,950£169,000£104,000
2026£155,000£111,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£119£119£81
2017£92£161£86
2018£135£137£92
2019£105£125£95
2020£132£165£93
2021£106£179£101
2022£135£177£110
2023£129£207£123
2024£121£201£125
2025£135£209£127
2026£221£135
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Fenton West & Mount Pleasant in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST4 2HQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST4 2HQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Aug 202511, Maud Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 2JUTerracedFreehold£87,500
07 May 20251, Maud Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 2JUTerracedFreehold£80,000
19 Dec 202529, Edward Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 2JTTerracedFreehold£90,000
23 Oct 202553, Edward Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 2JTTerracedFreehold£78,000
15 Aug 202517, Edward Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 2JTSemi-DetachedFreehold£78,500

Schools

In the ST4 2HQ postcode area, located within Fenton, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST4 2HQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryChrist Church CofE Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondarySt Peter's CofE AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryCo-op Academy GlebeAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST4 2HQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST4 2HQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miVictoria Convenience StoreEdward Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2HQWalking directions to Victoria Convenience Store
0.2 miVictoria Food & WineWilliam Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2JGWalking directions to Victoria Food & Wine
0.2 miFenton Convenience StoreVictoria Place, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2LJWalking directions to Fenton Convenience Store
0.3 miMini SupermarketCity Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2QAWalking directions to Mini Supermarket
0.3 miCo-op FoodChristchurch Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 3ADWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 ST4 2HQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lyn Sharpe

Fenton West & Mount Pleasant - 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
ParishStoke-on-Trent, unparished areaE43000017
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)FentonE02002970
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stoke-on-Trent 020CE01014276
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST4 2HQ

Is ST4 2HQ (Fenton) safe?

The area around ST4 2HQ records about 140 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near ST4 2HQ?

The median sale price around ST4 2HQ in Fenton is £107,000 (about £134 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST4 2HQ?

There are 10 schools close to ST4 2HQ, including Christ Church CofE Primary Academy (Good), St Peter's CofE Academy (Requires improvement) and Co-op Academy Glebe. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to ST4 2HQ?

The closest station to ST4 2HQ is Stoke-On-Trent, about 1,328 m away.

How deprived is the area around ST4 2HQ?

ST4 2HQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,256 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST4 2HQ (Fenton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent Central covering ST4 2HQ is Gareth Snell (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lyn Sharpe (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.