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ST4 5RT

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Boothen

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Detailed insights for ST4 5RT

Overview

Postcode ST4 5RT 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below 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 0.7 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
24.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Boothen & Penkhull has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,603 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Boothen & Penkhull has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24.8%

Approximately 24.8% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST4 5RT.

Flood risk

No risk

Boothen & Penkhull near ST4 5RT 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ST4 5RT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Stoke-On-Trent

N/A

Walking directions to Stoke-On-Trent

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST4 5RT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0 miYeaman Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Yeaman Street Park

Area Profile

Population
540
Population density
8,653.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.3(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.22(+60%)
Public order
8.84(+46%)
Burglary
7.91(+95%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.45(+2%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
336
61.76%
Other White
75
13.79%
Pakistani
33
6.07%
African
30
5.51%
Other Asian
16
2.94%
Total population: 544

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
22.45%
No qualifications
72
18.8%
Level 3 (A level)
70
18.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
64
16.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
14.1%
Total 16+ residents: 383

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
65
29.28%
Owns with a mortgage
60
27.03%
Other social rented
50
22.52%
Owns outright
36
16.22%
Social rents from council
5
2.25%
Total households: 222

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 5RT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST4 5RT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jun 2025226, London Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 5RHTerracedFreehold£50,000
09 Feb 202673, Corporation Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 4AYTerracedFreehold£62,000
23 Jan 2026Flat 2, The Place, 72 - 74, Corporation Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 4AYFlatsLeasehold£48,000
16 Apr 2025318, West End Village, London Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 5GBFlatsLeasehold£120,000
28 Feb 2025241, London Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 5AAOtherFreehold£99,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST4 5RT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryStoke Minster CofE Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Special Measures

0.4 miPrimaryThe Willows Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miSecondaryThistley Hough AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST4 5RT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST4 5RT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miPremier EverydayChamberlain Avenue, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5AAWalking directions to Premier Everyday
0.1 miLidlLondon Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7SGWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 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
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodManor Court Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5DWWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 5RT, 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 019DE01014340
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced2012-08-01

Frequently asked questions about ST4 5RT

Is ST4 5RT (Boothen & Penkhull) safe?

The area around ST4 5RT records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 5RT?

The median sale price around ST4 5RT 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 5RT?

There are 12 schools close to ST4 5RT, including Stoke Minster CofE Primary Academy (Special Measures), The Willows Primary School (Good) and Thistley Hough Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to ST4 5RT?

The closest station to ST4 5RT is Stoke-On-Trent, about 1,119 m away.

How deprived is the area around ST4 5RT?

ST4 5RT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,603 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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