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Blurton

Crime

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About

Blurton is a residential area located in the southeast of Stoke-on-Trent. The ward is primarily made up of post-war housing estates, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. Its landscape is generally flat, with several local parks and green spaces providing recreational areas. The main commercial activity is concentrated along the A50, which forms a key route through the area, hosting a range of shops and services for daily needs.

A notable local feature is the presence of the former site of the Mitchell Memorial Theatre, reflecting the area's historical community focus. Blurton borders the larger suburb of Longton and is situated near the city's extensive industrial heritage sites, though it remains a distinct, settled neighbourhood. The area is served by several primary schools and has good public transport links to the city centre and other parts of the Potteries.

Area overview

On average Blurton has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 31.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blurton is £41,087 per year. The median sale price in Blurton is £180,000 (around £213 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £158,500 and £223,000. There are 2 schools in Blurton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Blurton

Median price: £180,000

Price per sq ft: £213

Sales (last 12 months): 47

Typical range (middle 50%): £159K – £223K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £213 per square foot) in Blurton area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blurton over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	5	£283,000	£292	£221,800	£225,000	£325,000	£505,000
Semi-Detached	37	£180,000	£214	£130,000	£160,000	£210,000	£261,500
Terraced	3	£150,000	£161	£132,000	£140,000	£158,250	£164,850
Flats	2	£82,000	£166	£79,300	£80,500	£83,500	£84,700

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blurton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blurton.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£160,000	£35,000	£92,500	£72,000
2017	£173,000	£32,000	£100,000	£94,950
2018	£200,000	£36,000	£118,000	£99,950
2019	£217,000	£58,250	£124,000	£125,750
2020	£217,500	£60,000	£123,000	£105,000
2021	£205,000	£58,825	£140,000	£110,000
2022	£232,500	£45,000	£170,000	£138,500
2023	£210,000	£57,500	£160,000	£130,000
2024	£235,000	£55,000	£161,500	£200,000
2025	£250,000	£76,975	£178,500	£140,000
2026	£254,000	£85,000	£187,500	£166,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blurton.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£199	£116	£115	£80
2017	£224	£59	£118	£108
2018	£200	£83	£135	£108
2019	£235	£108	£150	£127
2020	£216	£100	£138	£106
2021	£241	£88	£179	£116
2022	£254	£92	£196	£153
2023	£280	£120	£201	£149
2024	£293	£130	£203	£154
2025	£296	£150	£201	£150
2026	£300	£172	£222	£189

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Stoke-on-Trent district.

Band A£1,455

Band B£1,698

Band C£1,941

Band D£2,183

Band E£2,668

Band F£3,153

Band G£3,639

Band H£4,366

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Blurton ward.

Local councillors

Lorraine Beardmore

Blurton - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative