Postcode insights

ST1 2JR

Birches Rise

Birches Head & Northwood

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Detailed insights for ST1 2JR

Overview

Postcode ST1 2JR 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 106.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 1.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Central Forest Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Northwood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,726 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Northwood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.2%

Approximately 10.2% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Northwood is £37,854 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 144 ft away from ST1 2JR.

Flood risk

No risk

Northwood near ST1 2JR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST1 2JR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCentral Forest ParkLargeWalking directions to Central Forest Park
0.3 miNorthwood ParkMediumWalking directions to Northwood Park

Area Profile

Population
256
Population density
6,139.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.28(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.53(+72%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.58(+59%)
Vehicle crime
10.04(+54%)
Public order
7.72(+27%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
178
68.99%
Other White
29
11.24%
African
17
6.59%
Other
12
4.65%
Caribbean
4
1.55%
Total population: 258

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
51
23.18%
No qualifications
48
21.82%
Level 3 (A level)
37
16.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
13.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.18%
Total 16+ residents: 220

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
49
38.58%
Owns with a mortgage
30
23.62%
Owns outright
29
22.83%
Social rents from council
8
6.3%
Other social rented
5
3.94%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Birches Head & Northwood

Median price£140,250
Price per sq ft£175
Sales (last 12 months)112
Typical range (middle 50%)£110K – £170K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Birches Head & Northwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£214,000£256
Semi-Detached34£165,000£236
Terraced57£115,000£125
Flats4£87,000£144

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Birches Head & Northwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birches Head & Northwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birches Head & Northwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birches Head & Northwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birches Head & Northwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Birches Head & Northwood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST1 2JR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST1 2JR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jul 2025Apartment 1, Ash House, Birches Rise, Stoke-On-Trent, ST1 2JRFlatsLeasehold£99,000
30 May 202553, Merrick Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST1 2LNTerracedFreehold£85,000
28 Mar 2025Apartment 3, Beech House, Birches Rise, Stoke-On-Trent, ST1 2JLFlatsLeasehold£125,000
05 Jan 202611, Stedman Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST1 2LRTerracedFreehold£113,000
05 Feb 20255, Stedman Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST1 2LRTerracedFreehold£56,100

Schools

In the ST1 2JR postcode area, located within Northwood, there are 12 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST1 2JR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryGrove AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.1 miPrimarySt George and St Martin's Catholic AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryHamilton AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST1 2JR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST1 2JR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa LocalMoston Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 2LTWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.1 miCostcutterKeelings Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6PAWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miWheatsheaf StoresKeelings Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6PBWalking directions to Wheatsheaf Stores
0.2 miThe Co-operative FoodKeelings Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6PAWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miLondisBellingham Grove, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6BGWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Stoke-on-Trent district (2025-26).

Band A£1,386
Band B£1,616
Band C£1,847
Band D£2,078
Band E£2,540
Band F£3,002
Band G£3,464
Band H£4,157

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for ST1 2JR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Luke Stephen Shenton

Birches Head & Northwood - Elected 15 May 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Gareth Snell

Stoke-on-Trent Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictStoke-on-TrentE06000021
Parliamentary ConstituencyStoke-on-Trent CentralE14001520
ParishStoke-on-Trent, unparished areaE43000017
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)NorthwoodE02002963
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stoke-on-Trent 013AE01014323
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced2008-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST1 2JR

Is ST1 2JR (Northwood) safe?

The area around ST1 2JR records about 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.

What is the average house price near ST1 2JR?

The median sale price around ST1 2JR in Northwood is £140,250 (about £175 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST1 2JR?

There are 13 schools close to ST1 2JR, including Grove Academy (Requires improvement), St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy (Good) and Hamilton Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST1 2JR?

ST1 2JR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,726 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST1 2JR (Northwood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent Central covering ST1 2JR 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).

Data Sources

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.