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ST4 4FF

John Ritchie Street

Boothen

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Detailed insights for ST4 4FF

Overview

Postcode ST4 4FF is located in an urban city, within the Boothen ward of Stoke-on-Trent in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Boothen & Penkhull area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Boothen & Penkhull is £37,391 per year. The nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Yeaman Street Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
9.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Boothen & Penkhull has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,300 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Boothen & Penkhull has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.4%

Approximately 9.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Boothen & Penkhull is £37,391 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 305 ft away from ST4 4FF.

Flood risk

Low

Boothen & Penkhull near ST4 4FF has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ST4 4FF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Stoke-On-Trent

N/A

Walking directions to Stoke-On-Trent

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST4 4FF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miYeaman Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Yeaman Street Park

Area Profile

Population
319
Population density
1,266.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.75(+13%)
Vehicle crime
14.76(+127%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.23(+32%)
Other theft
11.6(+104%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.43(+16%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
259
81.19%
African
18
5.64%
Other White
14
4.39%
Indian
8
2.51%
Chinese
5
1.57%
Total population: 319

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
33.47%
Level 3 (A level)
63
25.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
11.55%
No qualifications
27
10.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.16%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
85
61.59%
Owns outright
24
17.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
8.7%
Other social rented
11
7.97%
Shared ownership
4
2.9%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Boothen

Median price£130,000
Price per sq ft£156
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£110K – £167K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £156 per square foot) in Boothen area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £560,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Boothen over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£235,000£249
Semi-Detached8£178,000£212
Flats1£175,000£217
Terraced47£125,000£141

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Boothen

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boothen.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£162,500£114,750£75,750
2017£260,000£148,000£72,500
2018£241,225£153,250£80,000
2019£215,498£169,995£97,500
2020£195,998£155,000£145,995
2021£237,495£180,000£95,000
2022£246,998£197,500£95,000
2023£356,000£201,000£105,000
2024£275,000£147,500£97,000
2025£360,000£133,000£125,000
2026£233,000£180,000£116,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boothen.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boothen.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£300£164£87
2017£176£147£89
2018£204£175£98
2019£230£202£119
2020£216£161£219
2021£233£193£118
2022£248£234£117
2023£258£232£126
2024£244£178£117
2025£229£181£142
2026£249£221£139
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boothen.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Boothen in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST4 4FF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST4 4FF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 202543, John Ritchie Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 4FFTerracedFreehold£184,000
31 Mar 202528, John Ritchie Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 4FFTerracedFreehold£185,000
27 Feb 202628, Selwyn Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 1EETerracedFreehold£119,000
11 Apr 202554, Selwyn Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 1EETerracedFreehold£95,000
07 Apr 202697, Selwyn Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 1EDTerracedFreehold£85,000

Schools

In the ST4 4FF postcode area, located within Boothen & Penkhull, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST4 4FF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryStoke Minster CofE Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Special Measures

0.5 mi16 plusCity of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form CollegeAcademy 16-19 converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryThe Willows Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST4 4FF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST4 4FF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLidlLondon Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7SGWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miSainsbury'sLondon Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7QDWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miB&M ExpressCampbell Place, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 1NAWalking directions to B&M Express
0.3 miPremier EverydayChamberlain Avenue, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5AAWalking directions to Premier Everyday

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 4FF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andy Platt

Boothen - 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
WardBoothenE05014561
ParishStoke-on-Trent, unparished areaE43000017
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Boothen & PenkhullE02002969
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stoke-on-Trent 019CE01014339
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced2018-11-01

Frequently asked questions about ST4 4FF

Is ST4 4FF (Boothen & Penkhull) safe?

The area around ST4 4FF records about 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 public order.

What is the average house price near ST4 4FF?

The median sale price around ST4 4FF in Boothen & Penkhull is £130,000 (about £156 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST4 4FF?

There are 11 schools close to ST4 4FF, including Stoke Minster CofE Primary Academy (Special Measures), City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College (Good) and The Willows Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to ST4 4FF?

The closest station to ST4 4FF is Stoke-On-Trent, about 885 m away.

How deprived is the area around ST4 4FF?

ST4 4FF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,300 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST4 4FF (Boothen & Penkhull) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent Central covering ST4 4FF is Gareth Snell (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andy Platt (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.