Postcode insights

ST4 6QZ

Hilton Road

Penkhull & Springfields

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Detailed insights for ST4 6QZ

Overview

Postcode ST4 6QZ 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 Basford & Hartshill area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 292.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.0× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Basford & Hartshill is £47,221 per year. The nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent, about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Lyme Valley Parkway.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
293
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
48.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Basford & Hartshill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,620 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Basford & Hartshill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 292.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.7%

Approximately 48.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Basford & Hartshill is £47,221 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST4 6QZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Basford & Hartshill near ST4 6QZ 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
405
Population density
1,029.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
158.24(+309%)
Public order
40.46(+568%)
Criminal damage and arson
29.62(+306%)
Other theft
26.73(+370%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.84(+121%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
206
50.86%
Other Asian
45
11.11%
African
37
9.14%
Indian
35
8.64%
Pakistani
23
5.68%
Total population: 405

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
117
36.22%
No qualifications
68
21.05%
Level 3 (A level)
45
13.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
8.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
8.36%
Total 16+ residents: 323

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
42
28%
Other social rented
31
20.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
20%
Owns with a mortgage
23
15.33%
Owns outright
17
11.33%
Total households: 150

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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST4 6QZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST4 6QZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Nov 20258, Maxwell Place, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 6RETerracedFreehold£112,500
02 Apr 202639, Oliver Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 6RASemi-DetachedFreehold£152,000
07 Mar 20253, Oliver Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 6RASemi-DetachedFreehold£206,500
23 Oct 202540, Ashlands Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 6QSSemi-DetachedFreehold£158,000
23 Oct 202540, Ashlands Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 6QSSemi-DetachedFreehold£158,000

Schools

In the ST4 6QZ postcode area, located within Basford & Hartshill, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryHarpfield Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miSecondaryThistley Hough AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST4 6QZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST4 6QZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op FoodHartshill Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6ABWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miQuality Super StoreHartshill Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7NJWalking directions to Quality Super Store
0.5 miALDINewcastle Lane, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6SAWalking directions to ALDI

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 6QZ, 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)Basford & HartshillE02002968
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stoke-on-Trent 018FE01014294
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST4 6QZ

Is ST4 6QZ (Basford & Hartshill) safe?

The area around ST4 6QZ records about 293 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 6QZ?

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

What schools are near ST4 6QZ?

There are 12 schools close to ST4 6QZ, including St John's CofE (A) Primary School (Requires improvement), Harpfield Primary Academy (Good) and Thistley Hough Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST4 6QZ?

ST4 6QZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,620 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST4 6QZ (Basford & Hartshill) in Parliament and on the local council?

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