Postcode ST1 6AU 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 Cobridge & Central Forest area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 199.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Cobridge & Central Forest is £34,300 per year. The nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent located about 1.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Central Forest Park.
Cobridge & Central Forest has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,362 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Cobridge & Central Forest has a very high crime rate, with approximately 199.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 50.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Cobridge & Central Forest is £34,300 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 148 ft away from ST1 6AU.
Cobridge & Central Forest near ST1 6AU 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 1.8 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Northwood Park | Medium | Walking directions to Northwood Park |
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 6AU postcode area, located within Cobridge & Central Forest, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST1 6AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Moston Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 2LT | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Keelings Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6PA | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Wheatsheaf Stores | Keelings Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6PB | Walking directions to Wheatsheaf Stores |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Keelings Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6PA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Bellingham Grove, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6BG | Walking directions to Londis |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.