ST1 4LB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Stanhope Street, 0.3km from Shelton in Stoke-on-Trent. Administratively it sits within Etruria and Hanley ward and the Stoke-on-Trent Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Stoke-on-Trent.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £65k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 20.5% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for ST1 4LB are sourced from Output Area E00072132 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STANHOPE STREET, ST1 4LB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STANHOPE STREET, ST1 4LB.
401
32
£ 30,500 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST1 4LB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
48% of ST1 4LB's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 32 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending down 20.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST1 4LB. The average age is 32.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 64,000
4 sales · Mean £ 65,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ST1 4LB is moderate at 81 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Etruscan Primary School
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School
Waterside Primary School
Hanley St Luke's CofE Aided Primary School
Forest Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Shell Stoke Road0.8 km
- Route Sweety Sweets Ltd1.0 km
- Shelton Mini Market0.8 km
- SK Foods0.9 km
- A J & J Turner0.9 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- Hawasana Afghan Restaurant1.0 km
- Lahori Kebabish0.9 km
- Costa0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Just Kidding0.6 km
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Hilton Garden Inn0.6 km
- The Auctioneer1.0 km
- Y.M.C.A. North Staffordshire0.8 km
- The Macari Centre0.6 km
- Best Western Stoke on Trent City Centre Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Bloom0.8 km
- Coachmakers Arms0.9 km
- Hanley Brewers Fayre & Premier Inn0.6 km
- Market Tavern1.0 km
- The Gin Rummy0.8 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Pak Foods0.8 km
- Hayat Superstore0.3 km
- The Food Warehouse0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Best 4 U0.9 km
- Chunky Chicken0.4 km
- Gyro City0.8 km
- King Grill and Shawarma0.6 km
- Lokanta0.4 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stoke-On-Trent1.3 km
- Longport3.2 km
- Longton4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Sun Street0.2 km
- Havelock Place0.2 km
- Rectory Road0.2 km
- Rectory Road0.2 km
- Sun Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST14LB · Data under Open Government Licence