Shelton, in the centre of Stoke-on-Trent near Hanley, developed as one of the key industrial and urban districts of the Potteries, shaped strongly by pottery manufacturing, coal mining, and heavy industry during the 18th and 19th centuries. 

Its close proximity to Hanley and major transport routes led to dense urban development, with factories, works, and workers’ housing forming a tightly built environment.

This page lists the present and historic streets of Shelton and links to descriptions of the origins of street names, old maps, local developments, and the changing character of the district over time. From early industrial streets and terraces to later redevelopment and regeneration, the streets of Shelton reflect the industrial core of Stoke-on-Trent.

Today, Shelton is a mixed residential, educational, and commercial area, where historic streets sit alongside modern redevelopment and institutions such as the university campus, reflecting the continuing evolution of the city centre fringe.