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ST4 5HT

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Penkhull & Springfields

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Detailed insights for ST4 5HT

Overview

Postcode ST4 5HT is located in an urban city, within the Penkhull & Springfields area of Stoke-on-Trent in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Oakhill & Trent Vale area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.2 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 Oakhill & Trent Vale is £46,473 per year. The median sale price in Penkhull & Springfields is £175,000 (around £204 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £140,000 and £216,950. The nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent, about 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Oakhill & Trent Vale has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,641 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Oakhill & Trent Vale has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3%

Approximately 3.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Oakhill & Trent Vale is £46,473 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 253 ft away from ST4 5HT.

Flood risk

No risk

Oakhill & Trent Vale near ST4 5HT 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

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
308
Population density
2,719.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.56(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.93(+122%)
Public order
11.26(+86%)
Other theft
9.15(+61%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.04(-3%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
274
88.96%
Indian
10
3.25%
Other White
9
2.92%
Chinese
3
0.97%
Pakistani
3
0.97%
Total population: 308

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
116
42.65%
No qualifications
42
15.44%
Level 3 (A level)
37
13.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
12.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
6.25%
Total 16+ residents: 272

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
79
58.96%
Owns with a mortgage
41
30.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.73%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.73%
Social rents from council
2
1.49%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Penkhull & Springfields

Median price: £175,000
Price per sq ft: £204
Sales (last 12 months): 52
Typical range (middle 50%): £140K – £217K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £204 per square foot) in Penkhull & Springfields area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £495,000.

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£242
Semi-Detached27£175,000£218
Terraced12£169,500£172
Flats5£95,000£203

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£325,000£95,000£168,075£168,000
2026£271,000£95,000£173,000£168,000
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£270£176£218£186
2026£242£216£199£173
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 5HT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST4 5HT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Sept 20258, Lowndes Close, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 5JGFlatsLeasehold£105,000
10 Jul 2025113, Trent Valley Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 5HNDetachedFreehold£560,000
25 Jul 20255, Barnfield, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 5JFTerracedFreehold£235,000
09 Jul 202549, Trent Valley Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 5HZTerracedFreehold£130,000
20 Jun 202547, Trent Valley Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 5HZTerracedFreehold£132,500

Schools

In the ST4 5HT postcode area, located within Oakhill & Trent Vale, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for ST4 5HT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miSecondaryThistley Hough AcademyAcademy sponsor led
0.5 miPrimaryThe Willows Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.5 miPrimarySt John's CofE (A) Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ST4 5HT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST4 5HT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodManor Court Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5DWWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miPenkhull Convenience StoresNewcastle Lane, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5DRWalking directions to Penkhull Convenience Stores
0.3 miWest End News Food & BoozeLondon Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5AWWalking directions to West End News Food & Booze
0.4 miLondisTrent Valley Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5NWWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miPremier EverydayChamberlain Avenue, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5AAWalking directions to Premier Everyday

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Stoke-on-Trent district.

Band A£1,455
Band B£1,698
Band C£1,941
Band D£2,183
Band E£2,668
Band F£3,153
Band G£3,639
Band H£4,366

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 5HT, 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)Oakhill & Trent ValeE02002973
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stoke-on-Trent 023AE01014338
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST4 5HT

Is ST4 5HT (Oakhill & Trent Vale) safe?

The area around ST4 5HT records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 5HT?

The median sale price around ST4 5HT in Penkhull & Springfields is £175,000 (about £204 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST4 5HT?

There are 8 schools close to ST4 5HT, including Thistley Hough Academy (Good), The Willows Primary School (Good) and St John's CofE (A) Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around ST4 5HT?

ST4 5HT scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,641 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST4 5HT (Oakhill & Trent Vale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent Central covering ST4 5HT 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).