Postcode insights

ST4 2JL

Kent Place

Fenton West & Mount Pleasant

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Detailed insights for ST4 2JL

Overview

Postcode ST4 2JL 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 217.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× 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 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Fenton Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
218
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
36.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Fenton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 817 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Fenton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 217.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36.2%

Approximately 36.2% 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 262 ft away from ST4 2JL.

Flood risk

No risk

Fenton near ST4 2JL 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ST4 2JL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Stoke-On-Trent

N/A

Walking directions to Stoke-On-Trent

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST4 2JL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miFenton ParkLargeWalking directions to Fenton Park
0.5 miGlebedale ParkLargeWalking directions to Glebedale Park
0.2 miAlbert SquareSmallWalking directions to Albert Square

Area Profile

Population
256
Population density
1,843.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
100.28(+159%)
Anti-social behaviour
66.39(+516%)
Public order
30.43(+402%)
Criminal damage and arson
25.59(+251%)
Drugs
15.21(+468%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
169
65.5%
Pakistani
35
13.57%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
11
4.26%
Other White
11
4.26%
Other Asian
6
2.33%
Total population: 258

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
63
32.47%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
21.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
14.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
10.82%
Level 3 (A level)
21
10.82%
Total 16+ residents: 194

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
35
30.17%
Owns with a mortgage
26
22.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
16.38%
Owns outright
17
14.66%
Other social rented
7
6.03%
Total households: 116

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST4 2JL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST4 2JL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Oct 202547, Victoria Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 2HGTerracedFreehold£75,000
08 Aug 2025101, Victoria Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 2HGSemi-DetachedFreehold£120,000
31 Jul 2025Flat, 43, Victoria Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 2HGOtherFreehold£160,000
30 Jun 2025Fenton Baptist Church, Victoria Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 2HGOtherFreehold£100,000
17 Apr 202537, Victoria Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 2HGOtherFreehold£120,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST4 2JL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryChrist Church CofE Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryOur Lady's Catholic AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryCo-op Academy GlebeAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST4 2JL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST4 2JL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miVictoria Food & WineWilliam Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2JGWalking directions to Victoria Food & Wine
0.1 miFenton Convenience StoreVictoria Place, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2LJWalking directions to Fenton Convenience Store
0.1 miMini SupermarketCity Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2QAWalking directions to Mini Supermarket
0.2 miVictoria Convenience StoreEdward Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2HQWalking directions to Victoria Convenience Store
0.2 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 2JL, 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 020BE01014275
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST4 2JL

Is ST4 2JL (Fenton) safe?

The area around ST4 2JL records about 218 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 2JL?

The median sale price around ST4 2JL 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 2JL?

There are 10 schools close to ST4 2JL, including Christ Church CofE Primary Academy (Good), Our Lady's Catholic Academy (Good) and Co-op Academy Glebe. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to ST4 2JL?

The closest station to ST4 2JL is Stoke-On-Trent, about 1,403 m away.

How deprived is the area around ST4 2JL?

ST4 2JL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 817 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent Central covering ST4 2JL 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.