About ST4 2XQ
ST4 2XQ scores 53/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Co-op University of Staffordshire about 5 minutes' walk away. The main trade-off is its safety score. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, ST4 2XQ is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 7,787 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 4/10).
There are 48 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 23 rated Good. The nearest school is City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College, within a short walk.
There were 20 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 26 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 13 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is NORFOLK STREET SURGERY, about 6 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is ROYAL INFIRMARY ADMIN BUILDINGS, 0.9 mi away. A pharmacy is about 6 minutes' walk away.
The nearest rail stations are Stoke-on-Trent Rail Station (Train, about 4 minutes' walk away). There are also 27 bus stops within walking distance.
The location sits in Flood Zone 2 (medium risk — between a 1 in 100 and 1 in 1,000 annual chance), which may affect insurance and mortgage availability. road traffic noise is low (about 48 dB Lden).
There are 6 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 13.7 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Park (6.7 ha), about 4 minutes' walk away. It also lies just beside a nature reserve (about 11 minutes' walk away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 33 supermarkets in the wider area, including The Co-operative Group, Spar, Asda, Aldi and others. The nearest is Co-op University of Staffordshire, about 5 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 8 minutes' walk away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore ST4 2XQ on NestScope.