ST1 1HJ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Stoke-on-Trent in Stoke-on-Trent. Administratively it sits within Joiner's Square ward and the Stoke-on-Trent Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 25) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 83% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (64% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (1394 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1HJ are sourced from Output Area E00179375 (shared with 65 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST1 1HJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST1 1HJ.
164
25
£ 30,500 /yr
74%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST1 1HJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
High employment, young population. ST1 1HJ combines 74% economic activity with a 25-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST1 1HJ. The average age is 24.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near ST1 1HJ are high at 1394 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
Hanley St Luke's CofE Aided Primary School
Waterside Primary School
Etruscan Primary School
Forest Park Primary School
Grove Academy
Northwood Broom Academy
St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- Salahuddin0.9 km
- Stansgate Supermarket0.8 km
- Argos1.0 km
- Boden News0.2 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- + 69 more
Pub, NightClub
40 nearby- The Bulls Head0.7 km
- The Masons Arms0.9 km
- Bottlecraft Ltd0.2 km
- Royal Music Hall0.1 km
- Smashed Brothers Burgers0.4 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
73 nearby- Salahuddin Restaurant and Bakery0.9 km
- Little Dumpling King0.1 km
- AJ's Lounge0.2 km
- Ali Baba UK0.5 km
- Balkan1.0 km
- + 68 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Takeaway @ Salahuddin0.9 km
- CJ Curry House0.1 km
- Ddomy Pizza0.3 km
- Dixy Chicken0.2 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- The Auctioneer0.3 km
- Y.M.C.A. North Staffordshire0.9 km
- The Macari Centre0.7 km
- Hilton Garden Inn0.3 km
- Best Western Stoke on Trent City Centre Hotel0.1 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Hayat Superstore0.9 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- The Food Warehouse0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stoke-On-Trent1.9 km
- Longport3.1 km
- Longton4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Quality Hotel0.1 km
- stop M10.1 km
- stop S50.2 km
- stop B 40.2 km
- stop B 30.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST11HJ · Data under Open Government Licence