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ST4 6FN

Penkhull & Springfields

Stoke-on-Trent

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Detailed insights for ST4 6FN

Overview

Postcode ST4 6FN 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 Oakhill & Trent Vale area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101.1 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 nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent, about 1.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Lyme Valley Parkway.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
17%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Oakhill & Trent Vale has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,252 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Oakhill & Trent Vale has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17%

Approximately 17.0% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 22 ft away from ST4 6FN.

Flood risk

No risk

Oakhill & Trent Vale near ST4 6FN 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST4 6FN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLyme Valley ParkwayLargeWalking directions to Lyme Valley Parkway

Area Profile

Population
561
Population density
1,575.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.37(+38%)
Shoplifting
39.33(+352%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.71(+213%)
Other theft
12.92(+127%)
Public order
11.8(+95%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
318
56.79%
Indian
55
9.82%
Pakistani
35
6.25%
African
31
5.54%
Other White
23
4.11%
Total population: 560

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
196
43.36%
Level 3 (A level)
72
15.93%
No qualifications
67
14.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
53
11.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
10.84%
Total 16+ residents: 452

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
98
44.95%
Owns with a mortgage
44
20.18%
Social rents from council
37
16.97%
Owns outright
32
14.68%
Other forms of private rent
6
2.75%
Total households: 218

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 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST4 6FN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST4 6FN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 202539, Buckmaster Avenue, Newcastle, ST5 3ALSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
04 Aug 202548, Buckmaster Avenue, Newcastle, ST5 3ANSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
20 Mar 202576, Buckmaster Avenue, Newcastle, ST5 3ANSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000
04 Feb 202587, Springfields Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 6RYSemi-DetachedFreehold£133,000
14 Mar 20259, Deakin Grove, Newcastle, ST5 3AWSemi-DetachedFreehold£192,000

Schools

In the ST4 6FN postcode area, located within Oakhill & Trent Vale, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST4 6FN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt John's CofE (A) Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.5 miSecondaryThistley Hough AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miNot applicableCoppice AcademyAcademy special converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST4 6FN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST4 6FN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miALDINewcastle Lane, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6SAWalking directions to ALDI
0.3 miThe Food WarehouseNewcastle Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6PDWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.4 miTesco291 Newcastle Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6PLWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miCo-op FoodHighfield Court, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 3NEWalking directions to Co-op 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 6FN, 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 023BE01014341
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced2025-06-01

Frequently asked questions about ST4 6FN

Is ST4 6FN (Oakhill & Trent Vale) safe?

The area around ST4 6FN records about 101 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near ST4 6FN?

The median sale price around ST4 6FN in Oakhill & Trent Vale is £171,075 (about £212 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST4 6FN?

There are 13 schools close to ST4 6FN, including St John's CofE (A) Primary School (Requires improvement), Thistley Hough Academy (Good) and Coppice Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST4 6FN?

ST4 6FN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,252 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST4 6FN (Oakhill & Trent Vale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent Central covering ST4 6FN 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.