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About

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.

Area overview

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 £35,260 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).

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

124

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Stoke-on-Trent Population

258,369

Population density

2,764.8 per km²

Demographics

British

202,906

78.53%

Pakistani

15,579

6.03%

Other White

11,498

4.45%

African

5,048

1.95%

Other Asian

4,596

1.78%

Total population: 258,369

Housing

Owns outright

33,558

30.4%

Owns with a mortgage

29,095

26.35%

Private landlord or letting agency

20,065

18.17%

Social rents from council

16,913

15.32%

Other social rented

7,656

6.93%

Total households: 110,400

Property prices in Stoke-on-Trent

Based on 2,592 recent sales, the median property price is £152,500 in Stoke-on-Trent area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £685,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Stoke-on-Trent over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	444	£255,000	£145,450	£210,000	£325,000	£435,000
Flats	130	£78,975	£49,450	£69,999	£95,750	£118,425
Semi-Detached	1,115	£165,000	£102,000	£142,000	£195,000	£260,000
Terraced	903	£115,000	£65,000	£90,000	£138,500	£210,000

10 years median price trend in Stoke-on-Trent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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