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ST4 4HE

Birks Street

Boothen

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Detailed insights for ST4 4HE

Overview

Postcode ST4 4HE 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 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 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
11.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

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

11.2%

Approximately 11.2% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 190 ft away from ST4 4HE.

Flood risk

Low

Boothen & Penkhull near ST4 4HE 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ST4 4HE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Stoke-On-Trent

N/A

Walking directions to Stoke-On-Trent

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
222
Population density
17,680 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
167
75.23%
Other White
27
12.16%
African
11
4.95%
Pakistani
4
1.8%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.8%
Total population: 222

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
49
25.39%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
21.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
13.47%
Level 3 (A level)
26
13.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
12.95%
Total 16+ residents: 193

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
58
50%
Owns outright
25
21.55%
Owns with a mortgage
20
17.24%
Other social rented
11
9.48%
Social rents from council
2
1.72%
Total households: 116

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 4HE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST4 4HE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 202687, Birks Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 4HETerracedFreehold£103,000
17 Sept 202517, Birks Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 4HETerracedFreehold£111,000
05 Sept 2025103, Birks Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 4HETerracedFreehold£108,000
04 Mar 2026100, Fielding Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 4HBTerracedFreehold£65,000
12 Dec 202578, Fielding Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 4HBTerracedFreehold£110,000

Schools

In the ST4 4HE postcode area, located within Boothen & Penkhull, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST4 4HE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryStoke Minster CofE Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Special Measures

0.7 miPrimaryOur Lady's Catholic AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimaryThe Willows Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST4 4HE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST4 4HE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBookerCampbell Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 4RUWalking directions to Booker
0.3 miPremier EverydayChamberlain Avenue, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5AAWalking directions to Premier Everyday
0.4 miLidlLondon Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7SGWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miWest End News Food & BoozeLondon Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5AWWalking directions to West End News Food & Booze
0.5 miSainsbury'sLondon Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7QDWalking directions to Sainsbury's

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 4HE, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST4 4HE

Is ST4 4HE (Boothen & Penkhull) safe?

The area around ST4 4HE 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 4HE?

The median sale price around ST4 4HE 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 4HE?

There are 12 schools close to ST4 4HE, including Stoke Minster CofE Primary Academy (Special Measures), Our Lady's Catholic Academy (Good) and The Willows Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to ST4 4HE?

The closest station to ST4 4HE is Stoke-On-Trent, about 1,390 m away.

How deprived is the area around ST4 4HE?

ST4 4HE 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 4HE (Boothen & Penkhull) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent Central covering ST4 4HE 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.