Postcode insights

ST4 7AB

Shelton New Road

Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton

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Detailed insights for ST4 7AB

Overview

Postcode ST4 7AB is located in an urban city, within the Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton ward of Stoke-on-Trent in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Hanley & Etruria area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 117.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hanley & Etruria is £37,181 per year. The nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent, about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Etruria Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
13.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Hanley & Etruria has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,202 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Hanley & Etruria has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.9%

Approximately 13.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Hanley & Etruria is £37,181 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST4 7AB.

Flood risk

No risk

Hanley & Etruria near ST4 7AB 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 7AB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Stoke-On-Trent

N/A

Walking directions to Stoke-On-Trent

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST4 7AB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miEtruria ParkMediumWalking directions to Etruria Park
0.4 miCauldon ParkMediumWalking directions to Cauldon Park

Area Profile

Population
421
Population density
3,114.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.88(+60%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.09(+68%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.33(+83%)
Public order
10.47(+73%)
Vehicle crime
7.14(+10%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
132
31.35%
British
92
21.85%
Other White
63
14.96%
Other
39
9.26%
African
16
3.8%
Total population: 421

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
105
34.31%
Level 4+ (Degree)
75
24.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
12.42%
Level 3 (A level)
33
10.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
9.15%
Total 16+ residents: 306

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
84
53.16%
Owns with a mortgage
26
16.46%
Owns outright
19
12.03%
Other social rented
14
8.86%
Social rents from council
8
5.06%
Total households: 158

Property prices in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton

Median price£110,250
Price per sq ft£156
Sales (last 12 months)88
Typical range (middle 50%)£90K – £156K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £110,250 (about £156 per square foot) in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £265,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£192,000£248
Semi-Detached22£170,000£202
Terraced46£105,000£133
Flats17£90,000£155

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£103,800£81,975£137,995£80,000
2017£158,995£78,500£139,995£82,500
2018£174,995£83,975£147,248£90,000
2019£193,000£74,950£141,998£78,750
2020£172,995£72,000£132,998£79,000
2021£171,995£72,000£147,500£100,000
2022£214,000£81,500£160,000£109,250
2023£205,000£90,000£144,995£94,000
2024£169,250£83,000£146,000£92,000
2025£192,000£89,250£170,000£105,000
2026£92,000£145,000£105,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£131£157£183£96
2017£158£149£146£95
2018£155£150£146£106
2019£176£150£146£98
2020£220£141£147£103
2021£226£151£171£125
2022£190£164£167£133
2023£272£153£182£116
2024£202£149£178£118
2025£248£155£190£133
2026£155£226£129
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST4 7AB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST4 7AB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Aug 20258, Castlefield Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 7AQTerracedFreehold£104,000
10 Mar 202629, Davis Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 7ADTerracedFreehold£55,000
08 Jan 202629, Davis Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 7ADTerracedFreehold£49,000
16 Apr 202553, Davis Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 7ADTerracedFreehold£82,200
21 Apr 202655, Hartley Court, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 7GGFlatsLeasehold£102,500

Schools

In the ST4 7AB postcode area, located within Hanley & Etruria, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST4 7AB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableEmerge SchoolOther independent special school

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableThe RegistryOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableRegent CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST4 7AB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST4 7AB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSun Street Convenience StoreMilton Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 4JPWalking directions to Sun Street Convenience Store
0.5 miZagros StoreCollege Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2BJWalking directions to Zagros Store

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 7AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alastair Watson

Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Amjid Wazir

Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton - 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)Hanley & EtruriaE02002965
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stoke-on-Trent 015AE01014281
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST4 7AB

Is ST4 7AB (Hanley & Etruria) safe?

The area around ST4 7AB records about 117 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 7AB?

The median sale price around ST4 7AB in Hanley & Etruria is £110,250 (about £156 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST4 7AB?

There are 16 schools close to ST4 7AB, including Emerge School, The Registry and Regent College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to ST4 7AB?

The closest station to ST4 7AB is Stoke-On-Trent, about 1,090 m away.

How deprived is the area around ST4 7AB?

ST4 7AB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,202 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST4 7AB (Hanley & Etruria) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent Central covering ST4 7AB is Gareth Snell (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alastair Watson (Labour Party) and Amjid Wazir (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.