Postcode insights

ST1 6DA

Northam Road

Birches Head & Northwood

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Detailed insights for ST1 6DA

Overview

Postcode ST1 6DA 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 Birches Head area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Birches Head is £42,057 per year. The nearest station is Longport, about 2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Central Forest Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Birches Head has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,079 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Birches Head has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Birches Head is £42,057 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 298 ft away from ST1 6DA.

Flood risk

No risk

Birches Head near ST1 6DA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Longport located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST1 6DA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCentral Forest ParkLargeWalking directions to Central Forest Park

Area Profile

Population
253
Population density
3,281.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.85(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.13(-15%)
Public order
7.02(+16%)
Other theft
4.21(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.81(-61%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
228
90.12%
Pakistani
9
3.56%
Caribbean
6
2.37%
Other White
5
1.98%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.19%
Total population: 253

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
58
25.89%
No qualifications
50
22.32%
Level 4+ (Degree)
33
14.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.82%
Total 16+ residents: 224

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
45.76%
Owns with a mortgage
50
42.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.47%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.39%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Birches Head & Northwood

Median price£140,250
Price per sq ft£175
Sales (last 12 months)112
Typical range (middle 50%)£110K – £170K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £140,250 (about £175 per square foot) in Birches Head & Northwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £342,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Birches Head & Northwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£214,000£256
Semi-Detached34£165,000£236
Terraced57£115,000£125
Flats4£87,000£144

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Birches Head & Northwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birches Head & Northwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160,000£83,000£112,500£73,500
2017£164,000£61,500£117,000£73,750
2018£193,000£58,500£127,000£72,250
2019£180,000£53,000£132,500£74,500
2020£170,000£75,750£126,000£72,250
2021£193,500£78,000£125,500£88,000
2022£200,000£50,000£150,000£95,000
2023£206,500£85,000£165,000£95,000
2024£204,000£59,750£140,000£99,000
2025£222,000£78,975£160,000£110,500
2026£182,500£120,000£160,000£115,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birches Head & Northwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birches Head & Northwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£193£133£166£84
2017£207£128£161£90
2018£190£104£170£90
2019£199£101£181£93
2020£196£137£166£93
2021£209£156£167£103
2022£261£126£188£121
2023£211£148£205£120
2024£274£144£175£121
2025£256£131£237£137
2026£261£189£223£115
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birches Head & Northwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Birches Head & Northwood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST1 6DA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST1 6DA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 202518, Northam Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST1 6DATerracedFreehold£205,000
20 Jun 202532, Northam Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST1 6DASemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
31 Mar 202522, Northam Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST1 6DATerracedFreehold£175,000
30 Oct 202518, Cromwell Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST1 6NHTerracedFreehold£95,000
09 May 202540, Cromwell Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST1 6NHTerracedFreehold£110,500

Schools

In the ST1 6DA postcode area, located within Birches Head, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST1 6DA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHamilton AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt George and St Martin's Catholic AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySneyd AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST1 6DA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST1 6DA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisBellingham Grove, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6BGWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miNisa LocalHanley Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6BGWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.2 miNisa LocalMoston Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 2LTWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miKen's Food & WineMilton Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6HFWalking directions to Ken's Food & Wine
0.4 miCostcutterKeelings Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6PAWalking directions to Costcutter

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Stoke-on-Trent district (2025-26).

Band A£1,386
Band B£1,616
Band C£1,847
Band D£2,078
Band E£2,540
Band F£3,002
Band G£3,464
Band H£4,157

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for ST1 6DA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Luke Stephen Shenton

Birches Head & Northwood - Elected 15 May 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Gareth Snell

Stoke-on-Trent Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictStoke-on-TrentE06000021
Parliamentary ConstituencyStoke-on-Trent CentralE14001520
ParishStoke-on-Trent, unparished areaE43000017
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Birches HeadE02002960
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stoke-on-Trent 010BE01014324
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST1 6DA

Is ST1 6DA (Birches Head) safe?

The area around ST1 6DA records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 public order.

What is the average house price near ST1 6DA?

The median sale price around ST1 6DA in Birches Head is £140,250 (about £175 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST1 6DA?

There are 14 schools close to ST1 6DA, including Hamilton Academy (Good), St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy (Good) and Sneyd Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST1 6DA?

ST1 6DA scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,079 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST1 6DA (Birches Head) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent Central covering ST1 6DA is Gareth Snell (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Luke Stephen Shenton (Reform UK).

Data Sources

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.