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Burslem

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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 31.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Burslem is £35,036 per year. The median sale price in Burslem is £138,750 (around £157 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £99,750 and £175,067. 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
31.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Burslem

Median price: £138,750
Price per sq ft: £157
Sales (last 12 months): 84
Typical range (middle 50%): £100K – £175K

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £138,750 (about £157 per square foot) in Burslem area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £355,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Burslem over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£312,500£288
Semi-Detached22£171,211£177
Terraced46£120,000£143
Flats8£60,000£108

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Burslem

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burslem.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£138,000£65,000£115,750£61,000
2017£217,000£63,000£89,995£55,000
2018£225,000£66,500£125,000£66,000
2019£180,250£60,000£130,000£74,500
2020£260,000£54,750£137,500£77,750
2021£249,998£64,000£152,998£90,000
2022£255,000£65,500£170,335£110,000
2023£275,950£66,000£195,000£92,750
2024£238,625£70,000£183,750£102,000
2025£245,000£68,000£165,750£115,000
2026£322,500£62,500£174,500£120,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burslem.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Burslem.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£157£102£119£68
2017£192£108£104£73
2018£178£102£159£84
2019£194£103£146£90
2020£217£99£138£88
2021£213£106£184£113
2022£281£107£227£123
2023£214£112£232£121
2024£247£132£232£115
2025£211£140£229£135
2026£288£127£163£146
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Burslem.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Burslem in the last year.

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 Burslem ward.

Local councillors

Jane Ashworth

Burslem - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party