Postcode insights

ST4 2HX

Victoria Road

Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton

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Detailed insights for ST4 2HX

Overview

Postcode ST4 2HX is located in an urban city, within the Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton 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 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park 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 180 ft away from ST4 2HX.

Flood risk

No risk

Fenton near ST4 2HX 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ST4 2HX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Stoke-On-Trent

N/A

Walking directions to Stoke-On-Trent

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST4 2HX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miFenton ParkLargeWalking directions to Fenton Park

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 Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton

Median price£110,250
Price per sq ft£156
Sales (last 12 months)88
Typical range (middle 50%)£90K – £156K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £110,250 (about £156 per square foot) in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £265,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£192,000£248
Semi-Detached22£170,000£202
Terraced46£105,000£133
Flats17£90,000£155

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£103,800£81,975£137,995£80,000
2017£158,995£78,500£139,995£82,500
2018£174,995£83,975£147,248£90,000
2019£193,000£74,950£141,998£78,750
2020£172,995£72,000£132,998£79,000
2021£171,995£72,000£147,500£100,000
2022£214,000£81,500£160,000£109,250
2023£205,000£90,000£144,995£94,000
2024£169,250£83,000£146,000£92,000
2025£192,000£89,250£170,000£105,000
2026£92,000£145,000£105,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£131£157£183£96
2017£158£149£146£95
2018£155£150£146£106
2019£176£150£146£98
2020£220£141£147£103
2021£226£151£171£125
2022£190£164£167£133
2023£272£153£182£116
2024£202£149£178£118
2025£248£155£190£133
2026£155£226£129
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST4 2HX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST4 2HX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Apr 2026152, Manor Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 2JDTerracedFreehold£107,000
05 Dec 2025160, Manor Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 2JDTerracedFreehold£107,000
29 Aug 2025154, Manor Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 2JDTerracedFreehold£78,000
08 Apr 2025172, Manor Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 2JDTerracedFreehold£75,000
21 Feb 2025172, Manor Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 2JDTerracedFreehold£61,900

Schools

In the ST4 2HX postcode area, located within Fenton, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST4 2HX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondarySt Peter's CofE AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryChrist Church CofE Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryOur Lady's Catholic AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST4 2HX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST4 2HX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAldiVictoria Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2HXWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miVictoria Convenience StoreEdward Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2HQWalking directions to Victoria Convenience Store
0.2 miCheerful LinksDewsbury Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2HSWalking directions to Cheerful Links
0.3 miPremierVictoria Place, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2UYWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miVictoria Food & WineWilliam Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2JGWalking directions to Victoria Food & Wine

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

Local councillors

Alastair Watson

Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Amjid Wazir

Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton - 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 Introduced1993-08-01

Frequently asked questions about ST4 2HX

Is ST4 2HX (Fenton) safe?

The area around ST4 2HX 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 2HX?

The median sale price around ST4 2HX in Fenton is £110,250 (about £156 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST4 2HX?

There are 12 schools close to ST4 2HX, including St Peter's CofE Academy (Requires improvement), Christ Church CofE Primary Academy (Good) and Our Lady's Catholic Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to ST4 2HX?

The closest station to ST4 2HX is Stoke-On-Trent, about 1,089 m away.

How deprived is the area around ST4 2HX?

ST4 2HX 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 2HX (Fenton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent Central covering ST4 2HX is Gareth Snell (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alastair Watson (Labour Party) and Amjid Wazir (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.