Penkhull, on the western side of Stoke-on-Trent between Stoke and Newcastle-under-Lyme, developed from an ancient hilltop village into one of the most distinctive residential districts of the Potteries. 

Unlike many neighbouring areas shaped by heavy industry, Penkhull retained much of its village character while expanding during the 19th and 20th centuries through the construction of villas, terraces, and suburban housing.

This page lists the present and historic streets of Penkhull and links to descriptions of the origins of street names, old maps, local developments, and the changing character of the district over time. From old village lanes and historic cottages to later residential streets and institutional buildings, the streets of Penkhull reflect centuries of gradual development on the western edge of the Potteries.

Today, Penkhull remains a largely residential area with a strong historic identity, where many streets and buildings still preserve the character of the former village within the modern city of Stoke-on-Trent.