Postcode ST1 2AQ 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 124.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Northwood is £37,854 per year. The nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent located about 1.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Northwood Park.
Northwood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,165 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Northwood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.3% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 246 ft away from ST1 2AQ.
Northwood near ST1 2AQ 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Northwood Park | Medium | Walking directions to Northwood Park |
Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 in Birches Head & Northwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,100 up to £420,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £270,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £79,950 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £161,500 |
| Terraced | 65 | £110,000 |
10 year median price trend in Birches Head & Northwood
In the ST1 2AQ postcode area, located within Northwood, there are 12 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST1 2AQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | Keelings Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6PA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Wheatsheaf Stores | Keelings Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6PB | Walking directions to Wheatsheaf Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Keelings Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6PA | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Charles Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3JP | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6AE | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.