Postcode ST1 6AY 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 1.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Northwood 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 241 ft away from ST1 6AY.
Abbey Hulton near ST1 6AY 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Northwood Park | Medium | Walking directions to Northwood 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 6AY postcode area, located within Abbey Hulton, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST1 6AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6AE | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | 4 Ruxley Road, Stoke-on-trent, ST2 9DG | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Keelings Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6PA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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 6AY, 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.