Shelton, Staffordshire
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Shelton is a suburb
in the city
of Stoke-on-Trent
in the English
county of Staffordshire
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has resulted in it having a large student population. Within the grounds of the University is a film theatre which often shows local and art house films and is located close to Stoke-on-Trent railway station
. Stoke-on-Trent College
is also located in Shelton. The area mostly consists of terraced houses and is a combination of owner occupiers, students and private landlords. The 2001 Census defined Shelton as 'mulicultural' .
Religion (2001)
The historic Hanley Park underwent a £2.8m improvement project which was completed in 2007 and often plays host to carnivals, fairs, sporting events and plays host to the final of England's Ultimate Strength Challenge .
Suburb
The word suburb mostly refers to a residential area, either existing as part of a city or as a separate residential community within commuting distance of a city . Some suburbs have a degree of administrative autonomy, and most have lower population density than inner city neighborhoods...
in the city
City
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of Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent , also called The Potteries is a city in Staffordshire, England, which forms a linear conurbation almost 12 miles long, with an area of . Together with the Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme Stoke forms The Potteries Urban Area...
in the English
England
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county of Staffordshire
Staffordshire
Staffordshire is a landlocked county in the West Midlands region of England. For Eurostat purposes, the county is a NUTS 3 region and is one of four counties or unitary districts that comprise the "Shropshire and Staffordshire" NUTS 2 region. Part of the National Forest lies within its borders...
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Shelton's proximity to Staffordshire UniversityStaffordshire University
Staffordshire University is a university with its main campus based in the city of Stoke-on-Trent, and with other campuses in Stafford, Lichfield and Shrewsbury.- History :...
has resulted in it having a large student population. Within the grounds of the University is a film theatre which often shows local and art house films and is located close to Stoke-on-Trent railway station
Stoke-on-Trent railway station
Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station is a main-line railway station in central England. It is located on the Stafford to Manchester branch of the West Coast Main Line and serves the Staffordshire city of Stoke-on-Trent...
. Stoke-on-Trent College
Stoke-on-Trent College
Stoke-on-Trent College is a provider of further and higher education based in Stoke-on-Trent. According to www.stoke.net the college has more than 30,000 students and over 1000 staff. The college's main campus, known as Cauldon Campus, is in Shelton and it has a second campus in Burslem.Stoke on...
is also located in Shelton. The area mostly consists of terraced houses and is a combination of owner occupiers, students and private landlords. The 2001 Census defined Shelton as 'mulicultural' .
Religion (2001)
- Christian 48.2%
- Muslim 19.4%
- Hindu 1.3%
- Sikh 0.3%
History
Shelton boasts the earliest gas works in the Potteries. The works were opened in Shelton's Lower Bedford Street, under the ownership of the British Gaslight Company, to supply Hanley and Stoke in 1825 .Regeneration
Shelton resides within the area known as the 'University Quarter' and has subsequently seen continuing regeneration in recent years. The plans for the University Quarter aim to:The historic Hanley Park underwent a £2.8m improvement project which was completed in 2007 and often plays host to carnivals, fairs, sporting events and plays host to the final of England's Ultimate Strength Challenge .