Stoke-on-Trent is a city in the West Midlands, known for its industrial heritage and pottery production. The area is home to the Staffordshire Potteries, a historic centre for ceramic manufacturing. Key landmarks include the Gladstone Pottery Museum and the Wedgwood Visitor Centre, which showcase the city’s craft traditions. The Trent and Mersey Canal runs through the district, linking it to nearby towns and providing a route for leisure activities.
The city is made up of six towns: Hanley, Burslem, Tunstall, Fenton, Longton, and Stoke-upon-Trent. Hanley serves as the commercial hub, with shopping centres and cultural venues like the Regent Theatre. The area has a mix of urban and green spaces, including parks like Central Forest Park. Public transport connects the district to Birmingham and Manchester, making it accessible for commuters. Stoke-on-Trent’s economy has shifted from heavy industry to include retail, education, and healthcare sectors.
On average Stoke-on-Trent has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Stoke-on-Trent is £35,256 per year. There are 115 schools in Stoke-on-Trent: 71 primary (7 Outstanding and 48 Good) and 14 secondary (1 Outstanding and 11 Good).
Based on 2,348 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Stoke-on-Trent area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 405 | £252,500 |
| Flats | 102 | £81,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1,001 | £165,000 |
| Terraced | 840 | £112,500 |
10 years price trend in Stoke-on-Trent
Abbey Hulton
Baddeley, Milton & Norton
Basford & Hartshill
Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend
Birches Head & Northwood
Blurton
Boothen
Bradeley & Chell Heath
Bucknall & Eaton Park
Burslem
Burslem Park
Dresden & Florence
Etruria & Hanley
Fenton East
Fenton West & Mount Pleasant
Ford Green & Smallthorne
Goldenhill & Sandyford
Great Chell & Packmoor
Hanford, Newstead & Trentham
Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
Hartshill Park & Stoke
Hollybush
Lightwood North & Normacot
Little Chell & Stanfield
Longton & Meir Hay South
Meir Hay North, Parkhall & Weston Coyney
Meir North
Meir Park
Meir South
Moorcroft & Sneyd Green
Penkhull & Springfields
Sandford Hill
Trent Vale & Oak Hill
Tunstall
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.