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About

Northwood is a residential suburb situated in the north of Stoke-on-Trent, near the border with Newcastle-under-Lyme. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates, primarily consisting of semi-detached and terraced homes. It functions mainly as a commuter area for the city centre and the nearby Royal Stoke University Hospital. Local amenities are focused along the main roads, providing essential shops and services for the community.

The landscape is largely urban, with several small parks and green spaces interspersed throughout the neighbourhood. The area is served by multiple bus routes connecting it to Hanley and other parts of the city. A notable local landmark is St. Mark's Church, which features a distinctive modern architectural design. The residential streets are generally quiet, with a mix of private and social housing defining the area's character.

Area overview

On average Northwood has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 141 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Northwood is £37,854 per year. There are 4 schools in Northwood: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Northwood is home to around 7,091 people, with a population density of about 6,124.0 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
141
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
23%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Northwood Population
7,091
Population density
6,124 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.17(+66%)
Anti-social behaviour
42.59(+295%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.24(+95%)
Vehicle crime
13.82(+112%)
Public order
13.54(+123%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,997
70.45%
Other White
499
7.04%
Pakistani
488
6.88%
Other
234
3.3%
African
210
2.96%
Total population: 7,093

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,591
27.55%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,122
19.43%
Level 3 (A level)
936
16.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
830
14.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
669
11.58%
Total 16+ residents: 5,775

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,073
31.44%
Owns outright
773
22.65%
Owns with a mortgage
748
21.92%
Social rents from council
501
14.68%
Other social rented
186
5.45%
Total households: 3,413

Property prices in Northwood

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £114,000 in Northwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £222,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Northwood 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 Northwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats4£88,500
Detached5£190,000
Terraced59£110,500
Semi-Detached7£145,000

10 years median price trend in Northwood

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

All postcodes in Northwood

ST12NZ

Dane Walk

ST12LS

Gibbins Street

ST12LT

Moston Street

ST12AP

Margaret Street

ST12HD

Upper Hillchurch Street

ST12PE

Linfield Road

ST12NT

Avoca Street

ST16LH

Birches Head Road

ST16PR

Perceval Street

ST12NB

Oak Street

ST16LU

Turner Street

ST16QL

Cromer Road

ST16LX

Fairhaven Grove

ST12HU

St John Street

ST12DB

Windmill Street

ST12NR

Mount Street

ST12DG

Eaton Street

ST12PD

Linfield Road

ST12LH

Fawcett Way

ST16TN

Felcourt Gardens

ST12HH

Ratton Street

ST12JB

Mayer Street

ST12NW

Oak Street

ST16NH

Cromwell Street

ST12AA

Hillcrest Street

ST12AS

St Ann Street

ST12EB

Baskerville Road

ST12DQ

Eaton Street

ST12AB

Garth Street

ST12ND

Turner Street

ST12HQ

Upper Hillchurch Street

ST12DZ

King George Street

ST16SE

Westbury Close

ST12BX

Upper Huntbach Street

ST12AG

Bucknall Old Road

ST12DJ

Mynors Street

ST16PY

Perceval Street

ST16NJ

Barthomley Road

ST16NZ

Fairfax Street

ST16NN

Cromwell Street

ST12JL

Birches Rise

ST16RW

Aberford Grove

ST12AQ

Bucknall Old Road

ST12EJ

Broom Street

ST16QZ

Eastbourne Road

ST12PX

Upper Hillchurch Street

ST16LL

Birches Head Road

ST12NH

Boulton Street

ST16QW

Cromer Crescent

ST12NL

Birches Rise

ST16PN

Cardwell Street

ST16QB

Janet Place

ST12BZ

Birches Head & Northwood

ST12NS

Avoca Street

ST12LG

Plough Street

ST12BB

Bucknall New Road

ST12AJ

Bucknall Old Road

ST12DS

Northwood Park Road

ST16QR

Keelings Road

ST12DX

Jervis Street

ST16PU

Botany Bay Road

ST12JT

Broom Street

ST12JN

Birches Rise

ST16QJ

Mayfield Crescent

ST16PW

Vincent Street

ST12LZ

Lockett Street

ST16PS

Prime Street

ST12EA

Lower Mayer Street

ST12JS

Old Town Road

ST12EE

Tierney Street

ST16PD

Bold Street

ST12AU

Newshaw Walk

ST12LE

Greville Street

ST16PB

Keelings Road

ST12NY

Ringland Close

ST15AD

Union Street

ST16QG

Sandyfield Road

ST16QS

Northwood Park Road

ST12JD

Mayer Street

ST12LF

Southampton Street

ST16QY

Tarleton Road

ST16PL

Cardwell Street

ST16NG

Chorlton Road

ST16QN

Cromer Road

ST12LY

Rhodes Street

ST12AN

Elizabeth Street

ST12NQ

Boulton Street

ST12NJ

Turner Street

ST12BH

Somerset Road

ST12HG

Upper Hillchurch Street

ST16NY

Addison Street

ST12LR

Stedman Street

ST12NF

Turner Street

ST12EF

Free Trade Street

ST12PQ

Beckford Street

ST16LZ

Bradford Terrace

ST12ED

Lower Mayer Street

ST12DT

Northwood Park Road

ST12HF

Arbour Street

ST16BD

Chell Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.