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About

Burslem is one of the six historic towns that form the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The ward's landscape is defined by its industrial heritage, with numerous bottle kilns and former pottery factories visible throughout the area. The town centre features Victorian architecture, including the Wedgwood Institute and the Queen's Theatre, reflecting its past status as the 'Mother Town' of the Potteries.

The area is home to the distinctive Burslem School of Art building. Local commerce focuses on the indoor market and independent shops along the high street. Residential streets consist largely of terraced housing, with several parks and green spaces providing community focal points. The Trent and Mersey Canal runs through the ward, historically vital for transporting ceramics and raw materials.

Area overview

On average Burslem has very 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 Burslem is £35,027 per year. There are 2 schools in Burslem: 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
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
31.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Burslem

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 in Burslem area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,500 up to £280,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Burslem 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 Burslem over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£242,250
Flats9£68,000
Semi-Detached24£163,750
Terraced46£105,000

10 years median price trend in Burslem

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burslem.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.