Postcode ST4 8XJ is located in an urban city, within the Hanford, Newstead & Trentham ward of Stoke-on-Trent in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Hanford & Trentham West area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hanford & Trentham West is £51,613 per year. The nearest station is Longton, about 2.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Trentham Station Public Open Space.
Hanford & Trentham West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,010 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.
Hanford & Trentham West has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hanford & Trentham West is £51,613 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST4 8XJ.
Hanford & Trentham West near ST4 8XJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Longton located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Trentham Station Public Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Trentham Station Public Open Space |
| 0.2 mi | Shillingford Drive Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Shillingford Drive Play Area |
| 0.3 mi | Baltic Close Playground | Small | Walking directions to Baltic Close Playground |
Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £272 per square foot) in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,930 up to £810,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 59 | £327,000 | £304 |
| Semi-Detached | 92 | £205,000 | £263 |
| Terraced | 12 | £197,500 | £204 |
| Flats | 1 | £125,000 | £211 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £250,000 | £111,000 | £150,000 | £177,500 |
| 2017 | £256,000 | £110,000 | £164,000 | £170,000 |
| 2018 | £290,000 | £158,000 | £176,500 | £178,998 |
| 2019 | £285,000 | £112,500 | £170,000 | £176,250 |
| 2020 | £294,495 | £102,500 | £189,995 | £180,000 |
| 2021 | £306,995 | £108,500 | £185,000 | £189,000 |
| 2022 | £317,500 | £118,000 | £200,000 | £172,500 |
| 2023 | £348,995 | £120,000 | £192,650 | £175,000 |
| 2024 | £353,000 | £95,000 | £216,863 | £181,000 |
| 2025 | £327,500 | £117,500 | £210,000 | £236,000 |
| 2026 | £295,000 | — | £195,000 | £166,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £213 | £141 | £184 | £148 |
| 2017 | £212 | £174 | £195 | £161 |
| 2018 | £227 | £175 | £219 | £208 |
| 2019 | £232 | £164 | £198 | £181 |
| 2020 | £240 | £169 | £219 | £166 |
| 2021 | £251 | £167 | £229 | £212 |
| 2022 | £278 | £168 | £237 | £196 |
| 2023 | £293 | £183 | £235 | £215 |
| 2024 | £293 | £207 | £251 | £231 |
| 2025 | £301 | £204 | £257 | £251 |
| 2026 | £308 | — | £267 | £220 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST4 8XJ.
In the ST4 8XJ postcode area, located within Hanford & Trentham West, there are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST4 8XJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | The Lea, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8DY | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Stoke-on-Trent district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for ST4 8XJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Daniel Jellyman
Hanford, Newstead & Trentham - Elected 4 May 2023
Maxine Clark
Hanford, Newstead & Trentham - Elected 4 May 2023
Rachel Louise Kelsall
Hanford, Newstead & Trentham - Elected 4 May 2023
Allison Gardner
Stoke-on-Trent South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ST4 8XJ records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 other theft.
The median sale price around ST4 8XJ in Hanford & Trentham West is £250,000 (about £272 per square foot) based on 164 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to ST4 8XJ, including Ash Green Primary Academy (Good), Trentham Academy (Good) and Priory CofE Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
ST4 8XJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,010 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent South covering ST4 8XJ is Allison Gardner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Daniel Jellyman (Conservative and Unionist Party), Maxine Clark (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Rachel Louise Kelsall (Conservative and Unionist Party).
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.