Postcode ST1 2AA is located in an urban city, within the Birches Head & Northwood ward of Stoke-on-Trent in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Northwood area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 309.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Northwood is £37,854 per year. The nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent, about 1.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Northwood Park.
Northwood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 580 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Northwood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 309.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 75.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Northwood is £37,854 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 116 ft away from ST1 2AA.
Northwood near ST1 2AA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Northwood Park | Medium | Walking directions to Northwood Park |
| 0.3 mi | Bethesda Church Yard | Small | Walking directions to Bethesda Church Yard |
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £140,250 (about £175 per square foot) in Birches Head & Northwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £342,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £214,000 | £256 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £165,000 | £236 |
| Terraced | 57 | £115,000 | £125 |
| Flats | 4 | £87,000 | £144 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £160,000 | £83,000 | £112,500 | £73,500 |
| 2017 | £164,000 | £61,500 | £117,000 | £73,750 |
| 2018 | £193,000 | £58,500 | £127,000 | £72,250 |
| 2019 | £180,000 | £53,000 | £132,500 | £74,500 |
| 2020 | £170,000 | £75,750 | £126,000 | £72,250 |
| 2021 | £193,500 | £78,000 | £125,500 | £88,000 |
| 2022 | £200,000 | £50,000 | £150,000 | £95,000 |
| 2023 | £206,500 | £85,000 | £165,000 | £95,000 |
| 2024 | £204,000 | £59,750 | £140,000 | £99,000 |
| 2025 | £222,000 | £78,975 | £160,000 | £110,500 |
| 2026 | £182,500 | £120,000 | £160,000 | £115,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £193 | £133 | £166 | £84 |
| 2017 | £207 | £128 | £161 | £90 |
| 2018 | £190 | £104 | £170 | £90 |
| 2019 | £199 | £101 | £181 | £93 |
| 2020 | £196 | £137 | £166 | £93 |
| 2021 | £209 | £156 | £167 | £103 |
| 2022 | £261 | £126 | £188 | £121 |
| 2023 | £211 | £148 | £205 | £120 |
| 2024 | £274 | £144 | £175 | £121 |
| 2025 | £256 | £131 | £237 | £137 |
| 2026 | £261 | £189 | £223 | £115 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST1 2AA.
In the ST1 2AA postcode area, located within Northwood, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST1 2AA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 19-27 Charles Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3JP | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Wheatsheaf Stores | Keelings Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6PB | Walking directions to Wheatsheaf Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Keelings Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6PA | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Keelings Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6PA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Extra | Clough Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 4AA | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
Annual council tax rates for Stoke-on-Trent district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for ST1 2AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Luke Stephen Shenton
Birches Head & Northwood - Elected 15 May 2025
Gareth Snell
Stoke-on-Trent Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ST1 2AA records about 310 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around ST1 2AA in Northwood is £140,250 (about £175 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to ST1 2AA, including Hanley St Luke's Church of England Academy, Northwood Broom Academy (Good) and Grove Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
ST1 2AA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 580 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent Central covering ST1 2AA is Gareth Snell (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Luke Stephen Shenton (Reform UK).
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.