Postcode insights

ST4 3QJ

Opal Road

Fenton West & Mount Pleasant

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Detailed insights for ST4 3QJ

Overview

Postcode ST4 3QJ 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 170.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× 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 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mount Pleasant Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
171
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Fenton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,323 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Fenton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 170.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.4%

Approximately 7.4% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 203 ft away from ST4 3QJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Fenton near ST4 3QJ 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST4 3QJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMount Pleasant Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Mount Pleasant Recreation Ground
0.2 miGlebedale ParkLargeWalking directions to Glebedale Park
0.1 miAlbert SquareSmallWalking directions to Albert Square

Area Profile

Population
184
Population density
4,039.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
77.05(+99%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.22(+191%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.1(+87%)
Burglary
15.08(+271%)
Vehicle crime
13.4(+106%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
168
90.81%
African
7
3.78%
Other White
6
3.24%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.54%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.54%
Total population: 185

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
46
29.49%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
23.08%
Level 3 (A level)
23
14.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
13.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
12.82%
Total 16+ residents: 156

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
38
40.43%
Owns outright
28
29.79%
Owns with a mortgage
17
18.09%
Social rents from council
5
5.32%
Other forms of private rent
4
4.26%
Total households: 94

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 3QJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST4 3QJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 May 202610, Opal Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 3QJTerracedFreehold£140,000
07 Oct 202510, Clifton Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 3QQTerracedFreehold£125,000
01 Oct 20259, Clifton Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 3QQTerracedFreehold£92,000
30 May 202518, Tirley Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 3AWTerracedFreehold£106,000
23 May 20258, Evelyn Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 3QGTerracedFreehold£110,000

Schools

In the ST4 3QJ postcode area, located within Fenton, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST4 3QJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryOur Lady's Catholic AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHeron Cross Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableGlebedale SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST4 3QJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST4 3QJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op FoodChristchurch Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 3ADWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miMini SupermarketCity Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2QAWalking directions to Mini Supermarket
0.2 miJTF Mega Discount WarehouseStoke-on-Trent, ST4 3NDWalking directions to JTF Mega Discount Warehouse
0.3 miAsda On The MoveStoke-on-Trent, ST4 3NDWalking directions to Asda On The Move
0.3 miFenton Convenience StoreVictoria Place, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2LJWalking directions to Fenton Convenience Store

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 3QJ, 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 020EE01014279
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST4 3QJ

Is ST4 3QJ (Fenton) safe?

The area around ST4 3QJ records about 171 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 3QJ?

The median sale price around ST4 3QJ 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 3QJ?

There are 9 schools close to ST4 3QJ, including Our Lady's Catholic Academy (Good), Heron Cross Primary School (Good) and Glebedale School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST4 3QJ?

ST4 3QJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,323 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST4 3QJ (Fenton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent Central covering ST4 3QJ 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.