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Birches Head & Northwood

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About

Birches Head & Northwood is a residential ward located in the northern part of Stoke-on-Trent. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It is bordered by the A500 road, providing easy access to the city centre and surrounding areas. Local amenities include schools, parks, and small shopping precincts catering to everyday needs.

The ward features several green spaces, such as Northwood Park, which offers recreational facilities and walking paths. Public transport links connect the area to other parts of the city, making it a practical location for commuters. The housing stock ranges from post-war builds to more modern developments, reflecting the area's gradual growth over the decades. Birches Head & Northwood maintains a quiet, suburban character with a focus on community living.

Area overview

On average Birches Head & Northwood has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Birches Head & Northwood is £32,665 per year. There are 5 schools in Birches Head & Northwood: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
17.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Birches Head & Northwood

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 in Birches Head & Northwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,100 up to £420,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Birches Head & Northwood in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Birches Head & Northwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£220,000
Flats5£79,950
Semi-Detached32£158,750
Terraced65£110,000

10 years median price trend in Birches Head & Northwood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birches Head & Northwood.

All postcodes in Birches Head & Northwood

ST12NU

Northwood

ST16AY

Abbey Hulton

ST16BB

Acton Street

ST16NQ

Chorlton Road

ST16PF

Bold Street

ST16RJ

Pandora Grove

ST16SD

Cheltenham Grove

ST16TN

Felcourt Gardens

ST16BD

Chell Street

ST16LW

Hammersley Street

ST16QN

Cromer Road

ST16SG

Botany Bay Road

ST16SS

Delius Grove

ST16TD

Tallis Grove

ST16UA

Avonwick Grove

ST12QE

Town Road

ST12LE

Greville Street

ST12LG

Plough Street

ST12NX

Ashmore Walk

ST16LN

Birches Head Road

ST16LZ

Bradford Terrace

ST16NF

Gleneagles Crescent

ST16NW

Barthomley Road

ST16QD

Janet Place

ST16QT

Bucknall Old Road

ST16RU

Kingsbury Grove

ST16SJ

Birches Head Road

ST16SN

Slaidburn Grove

ST16AR

Abbey Hulton

ST12DQ

Eaton Street

ST12LU

Gibbins Street

ST16PS

Birch Street

ST16SU

Birchlands Road

ST12AL

Bucknall New Road

ST12DS

Northwood Park Road

ST12HH

Garth Street

ST12NN

Dover Street

ST16NJ

Barthomley Road

ST16NL

Barthomley Road

ST16PT

Prime Street

ST16QA

Cromer Road

ST16QB

Janet Place

ST16QL

Bucknall Road

ST16QU

Keelings Road

ST16SE

Westbury Close

ST12BH

Somerset Road

ST12HL

Grafton Street

ST16NA

Birches Head Road

ST16NE

Gleneagles Crescent

ST16PR

Perceval Street

ST16RY

Newborough Close

ST16SH

Plumtree Grove

ST16SP

Bolney Grove

ST16UQ

Smallwood Grove

ST16UR

Stockholm Grove

ST12AE

Caldbeck Place

ST12BG

Bucknall New Road

ST12EN

Broom Street

ST12LN

Keelings Road

ST12LQ

Hulton Street

ST16AT

Heath House Lane

ST16LL

Birches Head Road

ST16LS

Campbell Terrace

ST16NZ

Fairfax Street

ST16QX

Tarleton Road

ST16SW

Bexhill Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.