Living in ST4, Stoke-on-Trent
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around ST4 in Stoke-on-Trent. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Stoke-on-Trent: £148,799, up 2.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider West Midlands average is £234,731.
What actually sold around ST4
142 recorded home sales on the streets around central ST4 in the last 2 years, with a median of £115,000 and a range from £48,000 to £374,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 FODEN STREET, ST4 4BU | terraced | £115,000 | 2026-06-15 |
| 347 LONDON ROAD, ST4 5AN | terraced | £117,500 | 2026-06-05 |
| 202 BOOTHEN OLD ROAD, ST4 4EZ | terraced | £126,420 | 2026-06-04 |
| 91 CAMPBELL ROAD, ST4 4DZ | terraced | £87,500 | 2026-05-18 |
| 16 SHELBURNE STREET, ST4 5EY | terraced | £60,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| 16 SHELBURNE STREET, ST4 5EY | terraced | £70,000 | 2026-04-30 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
60 schools within 3 miles , of which 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Glebe | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| Newstead Primary Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 2.4 mi |
| Oakhill Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Heron Cross Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Christ Church CofE Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
35 state primary and 9 state secondary schools within range, plus 5 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
5 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Demetae Academy, Excellence Girls Academy, Newcastle-under-Lyme School, Phoenix Independent School, The Registry.
All 5 fee-paying schools near ST4, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: University of Staffordshire.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 17.2% |
| Professional occupations | 13.5% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.7% |
| Skilled trades | 11.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
388 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central ST4 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Stoke-on-Trent's figures.
Common questions about ST4
What is the average house price in ST4?
The average sold price in Stoke-on-Trent is £148,799 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in ST4?
Prices in Stoke-on-Trent are up 2.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in ST4?
The median of 142 recorded sales around central ST4 in the last 2 years is £115,000, ranging from £48,000 to £374,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in ST4?
60 schools sit within 3 miles of central ST4, and 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in ST4?
388 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central ST4 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is ST4 at risk of flooding?
Central ST4 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is ST4 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 93% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £115,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 388 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is ST4 safe?
388 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central ST4 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? ST4 or ST1, ST4 or ST55, ST4 or ST5.
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