Postcode report
Is ST4 5HA a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About ST4 5HA: area rating, property, schools and local change
ST4 5HA is a postcode in Boothen, 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 5HA, then scores the surrounding small area 54/100 - bottom 50% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around ST4 5HA are housing and schools and education, 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 5HA is based on Stoke-on-Trent 023 Census 2021. It covers 8,120 residents, 2,302 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 52% owner-occupied, 23% privately rented, 25% 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 6/10.
For property prices near ST4 5HA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the ST4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £133k from 64 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 5HA can compare 9 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 adds 1 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 1 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near ST4 5HA 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 5HA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record 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 5HA
Is ST4 5HA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 54/100 (bottom 50% 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 5HA?
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 5HA?
9 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 5HA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for ST4 5HA?
LocaleIQ matched ST4 5HA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in ST4 5HA?
The latest median sold price is £133k based on 64 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around ST4 5HA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.