Postcode insights

ST4 7GF

Penstock Drive

Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton

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Detailed insights for ST4 7GF

Overview

Postcode ST4 7GF 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 Shelton & Joiner's Square area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 165.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shelton & Joiner's Square is £39,272 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 large park is Hartshill Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
165
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
14%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Shelton & Joiner's Square has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,292 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Shelton & Joiner's Square has a very high crime rate, with approximately 165.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14%

Approximately 14.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Shelton & Joiner's Square is £39,272 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 300 ft away from ST4 7GF.

Flood risk

No risk

Shelton & Joiner's Square near ST4 7GF 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 7GF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Stoke-On-Trent

N/A

Walking directions to Stoke-On-Trent

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST4 7GF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHartshill ParkLargeWalking directions to Hartshill Park
0.4 miCauldon ParkMediumWalking directions to Cauldon Park

Area Profile

Population
176
Population density
997.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
78.97(+104%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.14(+115%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.62(+169%)
Public order
16.1(+166%)
Other theft
13.58(+139%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
84
47.73%
Other White
46
26.14%
Pakistani
15
8.52%
Indian
11
6.25%
Chinese
4
2.27%
Total population: 176

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
44.17%
Level 3 (A level)
33
20.25%
No qualifications
19
11.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
10.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
8.59%
Total 16+ residents: 163

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
68
63.55%
Owns with a mortgage
17
15.89%
Other social rented
12
11.21%
Owns outright
5
4.67%
Social rents from council
3
2.8%
Total households: 107

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 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST4 7GF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST4 7GF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 202665, Penstock Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 7GFDetachedLeasehold£70,000
21 Jan 202652, Penstock Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 7GFFlatsLeasehold£86,000
15 Sept 202515, Penstock Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 7GFFlatsLeasehold£72,500
27 Mar 20267, Tattershall Court, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 7GHFlatsLeasehold£92,000
05 Dec 202518, Tattershall Court, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 7GHFlatsLeasehold£88,000

Schools

In the ST4 7GF postcode area, located within Shelton & Joiner's Square, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST4 7GF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableRegent CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Good

0.2 miNot applicableEmerge SchoolOther independent special school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableThe RegistryOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST4 7GF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miSun Street Convenience StoreMilton Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 4JPWalking directions to Sun Street Convenience Store
0.5 miTesco ExpressHartshill Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7NHWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 7GF, 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)Shelton & Joiner's SquareE02002966
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stoke-on-Trent 016EE01014283
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced2007-08-01

Frequently asked questions about ST4 7GF

Is ST4 7GF (Shelton & Joiner's Square) safe?

The area around ST4 7GF records about 165 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near ST4 7GF?

The median sale price around ST4 7GF in Shelton & Joiner's Square is £110,250 (about £156 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST4 7GF?

There are 15 schools close to ST4 7GF, including Regent College (Good), Emerge School and The Registry. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to ST4 7GF?

The closest station to ST4 7GF is Stoke-On-Trent, about 1,054 m away.

How deprived is the area around ST4 7GF?

ST4 7GF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,292 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST4 7GF (Shelton & Joiner's Square) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent Central covering ST4 7GF 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.