Postcode report
ST4 6JQ Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About ST4 6JQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
ST4 6JQ is a postcode in Basford & Hartshill, 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 6JQ, then scores the surrounding small area 63/100 - top 32% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around ST4 6JQ are housing and local prosperity, while property market signals 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 6JQ is based on Newcastle-under-Lyme 009 Census 2021. It covers 6,980 residents, 4,649 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 80% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 4% 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 6JQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the ST4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £133k from 84 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 6JQ 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near ST4 6JQ 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 6JQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 11 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 6JQ
Is ST4 6JQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 63/100 (top 32% 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 6JQ?
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 6JQ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for ST4 6JQ?
LocaleIQ matched ST4 6JQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in ST4 6JQ?
The latest median sold price is £133k based on 84 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around ST4 6JQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 11 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.