Postcode ST1 2BU 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 310.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Northwood is £31,000 per year. The nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent located about 1.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, 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 310.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 76.4% 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 of residents in Northwood is £31,000 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 328 ft away from ST1 2BU.
Northwood near ST1 2BU 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Northwood Park | Medium | Walking directions to Northwood Park |
| 0.4 mi | Bethesda Church Yard | Small | Walking directions to Bethesda Church Yard |
Based on 123 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 | 21 | £220,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £79,950 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £158,750 |
| Terraced | 65 | £110,000 |
10 year median price trend in Birches Head & Northwood
In the ST1 2BU 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 2BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Charles Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3JP | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Keelings Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6PA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Moston Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 2LT | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.