Postcode ST1 5AA is located in an urban city, within the Etruria & Hanley 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 1.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Central Forest 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 91.2% 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.
The average income per household in Northwood is £37,854 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 151 ft away from ST1 5AA.
Northwood near ST1 5AA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Central Forest Park | Large | Walking directions to Central Forest Park |
| 0.5 mi | Northwood Park | Medium | Walking directions to Northwood Park |
| 0.5 mi | Bethesda Church Yard | Small | Walking directions to Bethesda Church Yard |
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £105,000 (about £136 per square foot) in Etruria & Hanley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £295,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £280,000 | £245 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £162,500 | £202 |
| Terraced | 49 | £91,000 | £129 |
| Flats | 1 | £55,000 | £82 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £131,000 | £76,500 | £95,000 | £65,000 |
| 2017 | £150,000 | £44,000 | £110,000 | £65,000 |
| 2018 | £180,000 | £80,250 | £135,000 | £70,000 |
| 2019 | £197,500 | £67,000 | £142,500 | £65,000 |
| 2020 | £229,950 | £85,000 | £175,000 | £87,475 |
| 2021 | £211,000 | £80,000 | £120,000 | £71,000 |
| 2022 | £234,000 | £65,000 | £137,000 | £80,000 |
| 2023 | £234,000 | £42,000 | £138,000 | £85,000 |
| 2024 | £205,000 | £95,500 | £148,500 | £81,000 |
| 2025 | £261,000 | £63,000 | £170,500 | £90,000 |
| 2026 | £280,000 | — | £160,000 | £92,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £173 | £132 | £131 | £82 |
| 2017 | £168 | £87 | £140 | £84 |
| 2018 | £183 | £144 | £189 | £93 |
| 2019 | £194 | £115 | £190 | £87 |
| 2020 | £214 | £141 | £202 | £111 |
| 2021 | £211 | £169 | £175 | £106 |
| 2022 | £259 | £251 | £168 | £103 |
| 2023 | £235 | £92 | £168 | £116 |
| 2024 | £234 | £160 | £187 | £108 |
| 2025 | £235 | £112 | £212 | £121 |
| 2026 | £245 | — | £193 | £127 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST1 5AA.
In the ST1 5AA postcode area, located within Northwood, there are 11 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST1 5AA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Food Warehouse | New Century Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5QQ | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 19-27 Charles Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3JP | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.5 mi | Costcutter | Keelings Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6PA | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Wheatsheaf Stores | Keelings Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6PB | Walking directions to Wheatsheaf Stores |
| 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 5AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Majid Khan
Etruria & Hanley - Elected 4 May 2023
Gareth Snell
Stoke-on-Trent Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ST1 5AA 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 5AA in Northwood is £105,000 (about £136 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to ST1 5AA, including Forest Park Primary School (Good), Grove Academy (Requires improvement) and Hamilton Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
ST1 5AA 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 5AA is Gareth Snell (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Majid Khan (Labour Party).
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.