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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 37.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Birches Head is £42,057 per year. The nearest station is Longport located about 2.0 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Central Forest Park.
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.
Birches Head has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Birches Head is £42,057 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 298 ft away from ST1 6DA.
Birches Head near ST1 6DA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Longport located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Central Forest Park | Large | Walking directions to Central Forest 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 6DA postcode area, located within Birches Head, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST1 6DA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Bellingham Grove, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6BG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Hanley Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6BG | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Moston Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 2LT | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Ken's Food & Wine | Milton Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6HF | Walking directions to Ken's Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Keelings Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6PA | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 6DA, 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.