Postcode report
Is ST4 4RG a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About ST4 4RG: area rating, property, schools and local change
ST4 4RG 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 4RG, then scores the surrounding small area 63/100 - top 33% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around ST4 4RG are housing and local prosperity, 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 4RG is based on Stoke-on-Trent 030 Census 2021. It covers 6,008 residents, 1,687 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 50, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 81% owner-occupied, 8% privately rented, 10% 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 8/10.
For property prices near ST4 4RG, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the ST4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £133k from 87 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 4RG can compare 7 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 1 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 4RG 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 4RG is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 7 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 4RG
Is ST4 4RG a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 63/100 (top 33% 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 4RG?
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 4RG?
7 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 4RG?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for ST4 4RG?
LocaleIQ matched ST4 4RG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in ST4 4RG?
The latest median sold price is £133k based on 87 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around ST4 4RG?
LocaleIQ currently shows 7 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.