ST4 1AB is an up-and-coming urban area on London Road, 0.3km from Stoke-upon-Trent in Stoke-on-Trent. Administratively it sits within Penkhull and Stoke ward and the Stoke-on-Trent Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Stoke-on-Trent.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 138 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £70k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 ST4 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00072417 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONDON ROAD, ST4 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, ST4 1AB.
525
29
£ 35,700 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST4 1AB 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
ST4 1AB is a student and graduate zone — average age 29, 47% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST4 1AB. The average age is 29.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 70,200
30 sales · Mean £ 68,869
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ST4 1AB is above average at 138 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Willows Primary School
Stoke Minster CofE Primary Academy
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School
Thistley Hough Academy
St Peter's CofE Academy
Our Lady's Catholic Academy
Christ Church CofE Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Cecelia Cakes and Dream Occasion's0.1 km
- Penkhull Food and Wine Stores0.6 km
- S & G News0.7 km
- The Cards and Sweet shop0.1 km
- Argos0.1 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Bod0.7 km
- Catering @ The Terrace Inn0.5 km
- The Liquor Vaults0.2 km
- Wheatsheaf0.2 km
- Crafty Lion0.2 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Jays Cafe0.1 km
- Sangam Balti Restaurant0.2 km
- Stoke Cafe0.2 km
- The Catalyst Building1.0 km
- The Stage Door and Coffee Shop0.5 km
- + 33 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Baileys Kitchen0.6 km
- Canton Express0.3 km
- Gourmet Coffee Bar and Kitchen0.7 km
- Rupeyal Fast Food0.4 km
- Subway0.7 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Heron Foods Ltd0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Co-op Late Shop0.7 km
- Lidl0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Adullam Lifehouse0.4 km
- Kiln 480.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stoke-On-Trent0.7 km
- Longton3.6 km
- Longport4.8 km
Bus Stops
- stop R0.0 km
- stop T0.1 km
- stop S0.1 km
- stop M0.2 km
- stop O0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST41AB · Data under Open Government Licence