Postcode ST1 6AL 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 Abbey Hulton area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Abbey Hulton is £36,124 per year. The nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent located about 1.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Abbey Hulton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,283 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Abbey Hulton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 51.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 49.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Abbey Hulton is £36,124 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 23 ft away from ST1 6AL.
Abbey Hulton near ST1 6AL 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 6AL postcode area, located within Abbey Hulton, there are 11 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST1 6AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6AE | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | 4 Ruxley Road, Stoke-on-trent, ST2 9DG | Walking directions to Asda Express |
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.