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Cobridge & Central Forest

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About

Cobridge & Central Forest is a residential area in Stoke-on-Trent, located just north of the city centre. The area is known for its mix of terraced housing and industrial heritage, reflecting the city’s pottery and manufacturing roots. Central Forest Park, a key feature, offers green space with walking paths, sports facilities, and a lake, providing a recreational hub for locals. The area is well-connected by public transport, with easy access to Hanley and other parts of the city.

The neighbourhood has a range of local shops, cafes, and takeaways, catering to everyday needs. Cobridge is also home to several schools and community centres, serving families and residents. While the area retains its industrial character, efforts have been made to improve public spaces and housing. Central Forest Park acts as a focal point, drawing visitors from across Stoke-on-Trent for leisure and events. The blend of urban and green spaces makes it a practical place to live, with amenities within reach.

Area overview

On average Cobridge & Central Forest has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 159 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Cobridge & Central Forest is £34,300 per year. There are 5 schools in Cobridge & Central Forest: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
159
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
19.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cobridge & Central Forest Population
7,296
Population density
2,770.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,592
49.28%
Pakistani
1,135
15.57%
Other White
724
9.93%
Bangladeshi
419
5.75%
Other
304
4.17%
Total population: 7,289

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
867
28.86%
Owns outright
747
24.87%
Owns with a mortgage
673
22.4%
Social rents from council
378
12.58%
Other social rented
221
7.36%
Total households: 3,004

Property prices in Cobridge & Central Forest

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Cobridge & Central Forest area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £295,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cobridge & Central Forest 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 Cobridge & Central Forest over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£242,250
Flats3£94,850
Semi-Detached22£168,125
Terraced45£90,000

10 years median price trend in Cobridge & Central Forest

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cobridge & Central Forest.

All postcodes in Cobridge & Central Forest

ST62BQ

Cobridge & Central Forest

ST62DY

Hanley Road

ST62NZ

Furnival Street

ST15JB

Denbigh Street

ST16AU

Hulton Street

ST61RA

Hanley Road

ST62HU

Kirby Street

ST63JS

Waterloo Road

ST15BA

Boundary Street

ST15DL

Waterloo Road

ST15JZ

Bromley Street

ST16BJ

St Andrews Crescent

ST16UX

Bellingham Grove

ST61FB

Cobridge & Central Forest

ST62AB

Chapel Lane

ST62DL

Hot Lane

ST62HL

Elm Street

ST62HR

Rushton Grove

ST15HY

Century Street

ST15JY

Cobridge Road

ST16DD

Hanley Road

ST62HE

Elder Road

ST62JE

Elder Place

ST62LG

Dobson Street

ST62PF

Crystal Street

ST62QF

Milburn Road

ST62QL

Bleak Place

ST15AY

Cape Street

ST15QU

Rosevean Close

ST15RA

Malam Street

ST62ER

Waterloo Road

ST62HZ

Grove Street

ST62LT

Casewell Road

ST15AL

Rixdale Close

ST15AZ

Cape Street

ST62FD

Cobridge & Central Forest

ST62HJ

Waterloo Road

ST62PQ

Elder Road

ST15AT

Bryan Street

ST15FB

Ernest Tyrer Avenue

ST15JL

Bromley Street

ST16BQ

Granville Avenue

ST62NN

Kingswinford Place

ST62DN

North Road

ST62DZ

Sneyd Hill

ST62HN

Elm Street

ST62JD

Elder Place

ST62NU

Sneyd Street

ST12QB

Cobridge & Central Forest

ST15DU

Wayte Street

ST15EB

Holder Street

ST15JE

Chelwood Street

ST62BZ

Elder Road

ST62JF

Elder Road

ST62JJ

Emery Street

ST62PD

Furnival Street

ST62PJ

Ellis Street

ST15FF

Henry Dunn Avenue

ST16XJ

Brianson Avenue

ST61JL

Callender Place

ST61QY

Cobridge & Central Forest

ST62AW

Brown Street

ST62ED

North Road

ST62JB

Waterloo Road

ST62LS

Redman Grove

ST62NY

Sneyd Street

ST15AS

Malam Street

ST15EJ

Waterloo Road

ST16BB

Acton Street

ST16DF

Hanley Road

ST62BJ

Bettany Road

ST62EJ

Hot Lane

ST15DF

Arthur Brocklehurst Way

ST15DP

Cecil Avenue

ST61JJ

Florida Close

ST62DQ

Sandbach Road

ST62HB

Hughes Street

ST62HD

Elder Road

ST62HF

Moore Street

ST62HG

Orgreave Street

ST62HS

Stonor Street

ST62JW

Elder Road

ST12QE

Town Road

ST16XH

Leek New Road

ST15JG

Eastbank Road

ST15QT

Penarth Grove

ST62NG

Brianson Avenue

ST62BA

Auckland Street

ST62DU

Hot Lane

ST62ES

William Sayer Close

ST62HP

Elder Road

ST62HT

Kirby Street

ST62NW

Sneyd Street

ST62PY

Sneyd Street

ST15QL

Hodnet Grove

ST16XR

Wensleydale Close

ST62LA

Leek New Road

ST62LH

Adkins Street

ST62PL

Milburn Road

ST63LG

Festival Close

Data Sources

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