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ST4 5DE

West Bank

Penkhull & Springfields

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Detailed insights for ST4 5DE

Overview

Postcode ST4 5DE is located in an urban city, within the Penkhull & Springfields 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 310.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.2× 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 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Penkhull Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
310
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
19.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Boothen & Penkhull has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,705 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Boothen & Penkhull has a very high crime rate, with approximately 310.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.9%

Approximately 19.9% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 259 ft away from ST4 5DE.

Flood risk

No risk

Boothen & Penkhull near ST4 5DE 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ST4 5DE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Stoke-On-Trent

N/A

Walking directions to Stoke-On-Trent

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST4 5DE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPenkhull ParkSmallWalking directions to Penkhull Park
0.2 miYeaman Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Yeaman Street Park

Area Profile

Population
523
Population density
5,315 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
125.06(+223%)
Shoplifting
76.99(+785%)
Anti-social behaviour
74.66(+593%)
Public order
45.26(+647%)
Criminal damage and arson
27.53(+278%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
308
58.78%
Other White
54
10.31%
Pakistani
41
7.82%
African
31
5.92%
Indian
18
3.44%
Total population: 524

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
153
33.63%
Level 4+ (Degree)
123
27.03%
No qualifications
60
13.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
9.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
9.23%
Total 16+ residents: 455

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
74
43.27%
Owns with a mortgage
30
17.54%
Owns outright
26
15.2%
Social rents from council
17
9.94%
Other social rented
17
9.94%
Total households: 171

Property prices in Penkhull & Springfields

Median price£171,075
Price per sq ft£212
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £221K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £171,075 (about £212 per square foot) in Penkhull & Springfields area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £490,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Penkhull & Springfields over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£295,500£272
Semi-Detached25£174,000£219
Terraced12£139,000£167
Flats5£95,000£184

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Penkhull & Springfields

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penkhull & Springfields.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£228,000£76,000£120,000£104,000
2017£173,750£66,000£135,000£108,250
2018£275,000£90,000£121,975£125,000
2019£235,000£96,000£130,000£115,000
2020£300,000£86,250£141,000£122,000
2021£297,500£105,000£165,000£144,000
2022£309,975£90,000£196,000£155,000
2023£374,975£101,500£173,500£165,000
2024£360,000£107,500£205,000£150,975
2025£317,500£95,000£168,075£164,000
2026£271,000£95,000£152,000£134,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penkhull & Springfields.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penkhull & Springfields.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160£134£148£126
2017£175£167£152£124
2018£195£178£142£139
2019£218£137£162£145
2020£226£197£169£138
2021£202£158£189£164
2022£270£172£204£176
2023£282£187£209£198
2024£283£160£240£178
2025£272£176£218£190
2026£242£184£188£167
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penkhull & Springfields.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Penkhull & Springfields in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST4 5DE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST4 5DE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Mar 202640, Penkhull New Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 5DBTerracedFreehold£116,000
10 Nov 202558, Penkhull New Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 5DBTerracedFreehold£85,000
30 Apr 202616, Hunters Way, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 5EJFlatsLeasehold£95,000
10 Jun 202529, Hunters Way, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 5EJSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
22 May 202532, Hunters Way, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 5EJSemi-DetachedFreehold£110,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST4 5DE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Willows Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryStoke Minster CofE Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Special Measures

0.5 miSecondaryThistley Hough AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST4 5DE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST4 5DE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLidlLondon Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7SGWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miPremier EverydayChamberlain Avenue, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5AAWalking directions to Premier Everyday
0.2 miThe Co-operative FoodManor Court Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5DWWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miSainsbury'sLondon Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7QDWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miPenkhull Convenience StoresNewcastle Lane, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5DRWalking directions to Penkhull Convenience Stores

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 5DE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sarah Ann Hill

Penkhull & Springfields - 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)Boothen & PenkhullE02002969
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stoke-on-Trent 019EE01014345
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST4 5DE

Is ST4 5DE (Boothen & Penkhull) safe?

The area around ST4 5DE records about 310 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 public order.

What is the average house price near ST4 5DE?

The median sale price around ST4 5DE in Boothen & Penkhull is £171,075 (about £212 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST4 5DE?

There are 10 schools close to ST4 5DE, including The Willows Primary School (Good), Stoke Minster CofE Primary Academy (Special Measures) and Thistley Hough Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to ST4 5DE?

The closest station to ST4 5DE is Stoke-On-Trent, about 1,034 m away.

How deprived is the area around ST4 5DE?

ST4 5DE scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,705 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST4 5DE (Boothen & Penkhull) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent Central covering ST4 5DE is Gareth Snell (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sarah Ann Hill (Labour Party).

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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.