Postcode report
ST4 1AF Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About ST4 1AF: area rating, property, schools and local change
ST4 1AF is a postcode in Hartshill Park & Stoke, Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near ST4 1AF, then scores the surrounding small area 29/100 - bottom 5% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around ST4 1AF are housing and jobs, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for ST4 1AF is based on Stoke-on-Trent 019 Census 2021. It covers 9,451 residents, 4,792 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 44% owner-occupied, 36% privately rented, 19% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near ST4 1AF, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the ST4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £133k from 11 rolling sales, up 3.9% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near ST4 1AF can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 2 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near ST4 1AF by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around ST4 1AF is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 13 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about ST4 1AF
Is ST4 1AF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 29/100 (bottom 5% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near ST4 1AF?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near ST4 1AF?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near ST4 1AF?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for ST4 1AF?
LocaleIQ matched ST4 1AF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in ST4 1AF?
The latest median sold price is £133k based on 11 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around ST4 1AF?
LocaleIQ currently shows 13 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.