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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 134 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
134
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
60.64(+59%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.4(+212%)
Vehicle crime
15.09(+129%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.97(+81%)
Public order
11.14(+83%)
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 72 recent sales, the median property price is £110,250 in Northwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,100 up to £187,500.

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
Detached3£165,000
Flats4£88,500
Semi-Detached8£133,025
Terraced57£110,000

10 years median price trend in Northwood

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

All postcodes in Northwood

ST12DG

Eaton Street

ST12EA

Lower Mayer Street

ST12HD

Upper Hillchurch Street

ST16RH

Giles Walk

ST12DY

Jervis Street

ST16SA

Danebridge Grove

ST12DH

Mynors Street

ST12AF

Bucknall Old Road

ST12DB

Windmill Street

ST12EJ

Broom Street

ST12NF

Turner Street

ST16PP

Birch Street

ST12DU

Jervis Street

ST12HG

Upper Hillchurch Street

ST16BA

Chell Street

ST16PE

Rawlins Street

ST16PQ

Lockley Street

ST16QP

Keelings Road

ST12EL

Broom Street

ST12BB

Bucknall New Road

ST12EW

Broom Street

ST12BW

Marsden Street

ST12DA

Garth Street

ST12PE

Linfield Road

ST16QH

Mayfield Avenue

ST16PB

Keelings Road

ST12AN

Elizabeth Street

ST12EF

Free Trade Street

ST12NW

Oak Street

ST12PX

Upper Hillchurch Street

ST12JR

Birches Rise

ST16NN

Cromwell Street

ST16PN

Cardwell Street

ST16PU

Botany Bay Road

ST16RQ

Birches Head & Northwood

ST12AH

Queens Terrace

ST12DL

Baskerville Road

ST12HQ

Upper Hillchurch Street

ST12JD

Mayer Street

ST16NP

Woodward Street

ST16PX

Botany Bay Road

ST12LH

Fawcett Way

ST12NE

Turner Street

ST12PB

Linfield Road

ST16RA

Eastbourne Road

ST12AA

Hillcrest Street

ST16QJ

Mayfield Crescent

ST12AQ

Bucknall Old Road

ST12BA

Bucknall New Road

ST12JH

Birches Rise

ST12LS

Gibbins Street

ST16QS

Northwood Park Road

ST12AP

Margaret Street

ST12HT

St John Street

ST12LW

Myatt Street

ST16PF

Bold Street

ST16TN

Felcourt Gardens

ST12JT

Broom Street

ST16NQ

Chorlton Road

ST16QN

Cromer Road

ST16BD

Chell Street

ST16LW

Hammersley Street

ST12LE

Greville Street

ST12LG

Plough Street

ST16LN

Birches Head Road

ST16LZ

Bradford Terrace

ST16NW

Barthomley Road

ST16QD

Janet Place

ST16QT

Keelings Road

ST12LU

Glover Street

ST12DQ

Eaton Street

ST16PS

Prime Street

ST16NJ

Barthomley Road

ST16NL

Barthomley Road

ST16PT

Prime Street

ST16QB

Janet Place

ST12AL

Bucknall Old Road

ST12DS

Northwood Park Road

ST12HH

Ratton Street

ST12NN

Dover Street

ST16QA

Keelings Road

ST16QL

Cromer Road

ST16QU

Northwood Park Road

ST16SE

Westbury Close

ST12BH

Somerset Road

ST15AB

Union Street

ST16RY

Newborough Close

ST12HL

Grafton Street

ST16PR

Perceval Street

ST12AE

Caldbeck Place

ST12LN

Merrick Street

ST12BG

Bucknall New Road

ST12EN

Broom Street

ST12LQ

Providence Square

ST16LL

Birches Head Road

ST16LS

Campbell Terrace

ST16NZ

Fairfax Street

ST16QX

Tarleton Road

Data Sources

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