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Hollybush & Blurton North

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About

Hollybush & Blurton North is a principally residential ward in the east of Stoke-on-Trent, made up of post-war and mid-century housing arranged around small local greens and playing fields. The area contains a community shopping parade, primary schools and a community centre that hosts regular clubs and services. Local bus routes provide direct links into Stoke city centre, and small trading estates on the ward’s edges supply light industry and everyday employment for residents.

The street pattern mixes through-routes with cul-de-sacs, and many houses retain original red-brick fronts and bay windows from the 1930s–1950s build phases. Pocket parks and sports pitches are scattered through the ward, and a long allotment site near the central residential area is used year-round by gardeners. Community organisations and parish groups run regular events and practical support, helping maintain local facilities and shared public spaces.

Area overview

On average Hollybush & Blurton North has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 18.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hollybush & Blurton North is £44,931 per year. There are 2 schools in Hollybush & Blurton North: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hollybush & Blurton North is home to around 5,970 people, with a population density of about 2,397.8 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hollybush & Blurton North Population
5,970
Population density
2,397.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.7(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.9(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.87(+8%)
Public order
4.69(-23%)
Other theft
4.52(-21%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,359
89.77%
Other White
147
2.46%
Other Asian
91
1.52%
African
62
1.04%
Pakistani
52
0.87%
Total population: 5,970

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,137
24.06%
Level 4+ (Degree)
950
20.1%
Level 3 (A level)
808
17.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
777
16.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
565
11.96%
Total 16+ residents: 4,726

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
928
38.89%
Owns with a mortgage
742
31.1%
Social rents from council
452
18.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
205
8.59%
Other forms of private rent
38
1.59%
Total households: 2,386

Property prices in Hollybush & Blurton North

Median price£175,875
Price per sq ft£202
Sales (last 12 months)56
Typical range (middle 50%)£159K – £200K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £175,875 (about £202 per square foot) in Hollybush & Blurton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,500 up to £270,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hollybush & Blurton North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£260,000£271
Semi-Detached51£176,500£202
Flats3£97,000£141

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hollybush & Blurton North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hollybush & Blurton North.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£152,500£116,500
2017£190,000£115,000
2018£171,000£121,000
2019£170,000£128,750
2020£166,250£133,500
2021£190,000£142,500
2022£230,000£170,000
2023£222,500£160,000
2024£220,000£166,000
2025£243,500£176,750
2026£172,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hollybush & Blurton North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hollybush & Blurton North.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£164£128
2017£201£131
2018£192£137
2019£165£146
2020£197£155
2021£224£174
2022£227£193
2023£271£180
2024£305£187
2025£235£200
2026£201
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hollybush & Blurton North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hollybush & Blurton North in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Hollybush & Blurton North

Is Hollybush & Blurton North safe?

Hollybush & Blurton North records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Hollybush & Blurton North?

The median sale price in Hollybush & Blurton North is £175,875 (about £202 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Hollybush & Blurton North?

Hollybush & Blurton North has 2 primary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Hollybush & Blurton North?

Hollybush & Blurton North scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hollybush & Blurton North sits around rank 10,371 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Hollybush & Blurton North?

The average household income in Hollybush & Blurton North is around £44,931 per year, and 19% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Hollybush & Blurton North

ST32AT

Hollybush Road

ST33AY

Blurton Road

ST32AX

Laburnum Grove

ST44TW

Gordon Banks Drive

ST34HG

The Oval

ST32AS

Cherry Grove

ST32SF

Valley Park Way

ST33AN

Elm Place

ST34BH

Drubbery Lane

ST33PY

Poplar Drive

ST44TJ

Gordon Banks Drive

ST34BJ

Brookland Avenue

ST32AF

Blurton Road

ST34DA

Langland Drive

ST32DT

Louise Drive

ST32DE

Hollybush Crescent

ST32AE

Ash Grove

ST32BF

Park View Close

ST44TL

Tony Waddington Place

ST32AL

Cemlyn Avenue

ST32BY

Meaford Drive

ST34AZ

Trentham Road

ST33AR

Oakwood Road

ST33AJ

Blurton Road

ST33AD

Birch Walk

ST32BQ

Meaford Drive

ST33AW

Ballinson Road

ST34BB

Sunnycroft Avenue

ST33BF

Critchlows Court

ST32AR

Almond Grove

ST32DG

Blurton Road

ST32AA

Brookside Drive

ST44FD

George Eastham Avenue

ST32BN

Larch Grove

ST32TJ

The Orchards

ST33AP

Tilehurst Place

ST32BX

Highfield Drive

ST34BD

Stradbroke Drive

ST32BJ

Laurel Grove

ST32BG

Meaford Drive

ST32DQ

Blurton Road

ST32DW

Little Cliffe Road

ST32BL

Cemlyn Avenue

ST32DP

Dorcas Drive

ST32DS

St Margarets Grove

ST34BQ

Stapleton Crescent

ST33PX

Poplar Drive

ST33AS

Beech Road

ST32BS

Blurton Road

ST33PU

Wedgwood Court

ST33AA

Maythorne Road

ST33AH

Blurton Road

ST34BW

Critchlow Grove

ST32DB

Gwenys Crescent

ST32AZ

Lilac Grove

ST33PL

Church Road

ST32BA

Hollybush Road

ST33HF

Tilery Lane

ST33AG

Ashcombe Green

ST32DN

Little Cliffe Road

ST32DL

Bailey Road

ST33PT

Poplar Drive

ST32AU

Cedar Grove

ST32DR

Whitcliffe Place

ST32DF

Central Drive

ST33DY

Beaconsfield Drive

ST34BP

Goms Mill Road

ST32BP

Yew Tree Avenue

ST33PS

Poplar Drive

ST32BH

Roundway

ST44EG

Stanley Matthews Way

ST33AB

Poplar Grove

ST33AT

Linden Place

ST32BU

Highfield Drive

ST32BT

Blurton Road

ST32DH

Whitaker Road

ST34BG

Monkton Close

ST32AQ

Blurton Road

ST44TN

Dennis Viollet Avenue

ST32AG

Blurton Road

ST32DD

Kenelyn Crescent

ST32AJ

Central Drive

ST32AP

Central Drive

ST34BL

Drubbery Lane

ST32AY

Hollybush Road

ST32AN

Fieldway

ST32DA

Highfield Drive

ST33AF

Elmsmere Avenue

ST44DD

Stanley Matthews Way

ST33AU

Oakwood Road

ST32AW

Greenway

ST34BU

Longbrook Avenue

ST32AD

Willow Grove

ST33BA

Poplar Drive

ST32BW

Brookside Drive

ST33AL

Ballinson Road

ST34BA

Drubbery Lane

ST32AB

Brookside Drive

ST34BN

Railton Avenue

ST34BX

Denstone Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.