Romsey Close Stoke-on-Trent
13 addresses across 1 postcode (ST2), about 30 m long. USRN 8305521.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 12).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Stoke-on-Trent costs £2,183 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Longton, about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 170 m away, and Berry Hill Fields (229 hectares) is about 550 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 177 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cambridge House, about 470 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 23% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 119 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 58 m². Most common: Flat (12). Built: 1950-1966 (12). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (3); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Stoke-on-Trent in 2026-27: Band D £2,183 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,455 | £1,698 | £1,941 | £2,183 | £2,668 | £3,153 | £3,639 | £4,366 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (100% of about 680 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- The Winchester, Winchester Avenue, Bucknall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 0LL: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (50 m)
- School, Wellfield Road, Bentilee, not permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- School, Wellfield Road, Bentilee: up to 70 homes, not permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- Ubberley Working Mens Club, Ubberley Road, Bucknall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 0EF: up to 13 homes, not permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- Ubberley Working Mens Club, Ubberley Road, Bucknall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 0EF: up to 13 homes, permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 177 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST2 0LN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Longton 81,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Stoke-On-Trent 3.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Blythe Bridge 104,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Frodingham Road Bentilee | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | bus station Longton | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 39.1 km (24 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cambridge House | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bentilee Neighbourhood Centre | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Longton Hospital | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Police station | Longton Police Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 24 ha | 170 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Berry Hill Fields 229 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,850 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bentilee Park 9,910 m² | 300 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5,540 m² | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 421 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Lawn Farm moated site and two ponds, a scheduled monument, 650 m (0.4 miles) south-west. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn Farm moated site and two ponds | Scheduled monument | 650 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Simfields moated site. | Scheduled monument | 930 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Willot's Wood | Wood | 790 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Brookhouse Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Parkhall Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Birch Wood | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Kerry Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north |
| Swingle Hill | Hill | 3.3 km (2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 13 |
3 of the street's 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Stoke-on-Trent: see them on the Stoke-on-Trent page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Court Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 160 m | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Discovery Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Maria Goretti Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Sandford Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Eaton Park Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kingsland CofE Academy Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bugsy's Premier ST2 0PW | Retailers - other | 130 m | 4 Good | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Laurel Garden/Salt & Pepper House/Rice & Noodle Box ST2 0PW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Beverley ST2 0QD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Maple Court Academy ST2 0QD | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Berryhill W.M.C. ST2 0AQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jan 2017 |
| Youthlink ST2 0QS | Other catering premises | 390 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hollybush Convenience Store ST2 0HQ | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Go Local ST2 0RF | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Park Hall Care Home ST2 0QS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Chesford Grange ST2 0QS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Mossfield Service Station ST2 0JB | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2020 |
| Planet Pizza ST2 0ET | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Toms Bake Shop ST2 0EU | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Heron Foods Ltd ST2 0ES | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 1 Sep 2017 |
| Co-op Ubberley ST2 0ES | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 61 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Chadwell Way (24); On or near Nethercote Place (18); On or near Ford Hayes Lane (17); On or near Beverley Drive (16); On or near Dalecot Green (12).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 23% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 13% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 63% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 5% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 86% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- ST2 0LN: 13 addresses
Nearby streets
Bitterne Place · Dalecot Green · Hamble Way · Nethercote Place · Chadwell Way · Gristhorpe Way · Lowthorpe Way · Tyson Green · Washerwall Street · Beverley Drive · Dalton Grove · Galloway Road
All the streets in ST2 and across Stoke-on-Trent.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.