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ST4 7HS

Lion Street

Penkhull & Springfields

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Detailed insights for ST4 7HS

Overview

Postcode ST4 7HS 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 Boothen & Penkhull area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Penkhull Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
25.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Boothen & Penkhull has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,530 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Boothen & Penkhull has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.4%

Approximately 25.4% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 145 ft away from ST4 7HS.

Flood risk

No risk

Boothen & Penkhull near ST4 7HS 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ST4 7HS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Stoke-On-Trent

N/A

Walking directions to Stoke-On-Trent

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST4 7HS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miPenkhull ParkSmallWalking directions to Penkhull Park
0.4 miYeaman Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Yeaman Street Park

Area Profile

Population
272
Population density
5,573.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.75(-10%)
Public order
6.59(+9%)
Burglary
6.59(+62%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.99(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.79(-34%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
206
75.18%
Other White
23
8.39%
Other Asian
12
4.38%
Other
9
3.28%
Pakistani
7
2.55%
Total population: 274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
27.11%
No qualifications
59
26.22%
Level 3 (A level)
37
16.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
11.56%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
39
28.26%
Owns outright
35
25.36%
Social rents from council
31
22.46%
Owns with a mortgage
28
20.29%
Other social rented
4
2.9%
Total households: 138

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST4 7HS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST4 7HS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Feb 2026165, Honeywall, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 7HPTerracedFreehold£88,000
30 Oct 2025127, Honeywall, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 7HPTerracedFreehold£108,000
04 Nov 202511, Featherstone Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 7DRTerracedFreehold£140,000
05 Aug 2025350, Princes Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 7JRDetachedFreehold£335,000
26 Mar 20254, Stone Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 7HJTerracedFreehold£115,000

Schools

In the ST4 7HS postcode area, located within Boothen & Penkhull, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST4 7HS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryThe Willows Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryThistley Hough AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryStoke Minster CofE Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Special Measures

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST4 7HS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST4 7HS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPenkhull Food & Wine Store11 Frederick Avenue, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7HAWalking directions to Penkhull Food & Wine Store
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodManor Court Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5DWWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miPenkhull Convenience StoresNewcastle Lane, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5DRWalking directions to Penkhull Convenience Stores
0.3 miB&M ExpressCampbell Place, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 1NAWalking directions to B&M Express
0.3 miSainsbury'sLondon Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7QDWalking directions to Sainsbury's

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 7HS, 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)Boothen & PenkhullE02002969
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stoke-on-Trent 019BE01014295
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST4 7HS

Is ST4 7HS (Boothen & Penkhull) safe?

The area around ST4 7HS records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 7HS?

The median sale price around ST4 7HS in Boothen & Penkhull is £171,075 (about £212 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST4 7HS?

There are 13 schools close to ST4 7HS, including The Willows Primary School (Good), Thistley Hough Academy (Good) and Stoke Minster CofE Primary Academy (Special Measures). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to ST4 7HS?

The closest station to ST4 7HS is Stoke-On-Trent, about 921 m away.

How deprived is the area around ST4 7HS?

ST4 7HS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,530 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST4 7HS (Boothen & Penkhull) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.