Postcode ST1 6AQ 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 63.5 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 1.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Hulton Abbey Park.
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 63.5 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 49 ft away from ST1 6AQ.
Abbey Hulton near ST1 6AQ 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hulton Abbey Park | Large | Walking directions to Hulton Abbey Park |
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Birches Head & Northwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 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 | £222,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £78,975 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £165,000 |
| Terraced | 63 | £114,000 |
10 year median price trend in Birches Head & Northwood
In the ST1 6AQ postcode area, located within Abbey Hulton, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST1 6AQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | 4 Ruxley Road, Stoke-on-trent, ST2 9DG | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | Leek Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 8BW | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.5 mi | Farmfoods | Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6AE | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | 8-10 Diana Road, Stoke on Trent, ST1 6RS | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Asda | Werrington Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST2 9AL | Walking directions to Asda |
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 6AQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Luke Stephen Shenton
Birches Head & Northwood - Elected 15 May 2025
Gareth Snell
Stoke-on-Trent Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.