Postcode ST1 6HR is located in an urban city, within the Moorcroft & Sneyd Green ward of Stoke-on-Trent in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Birches Head area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 137.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Birches Head is £39,200 per year. The nearest station is Longport located about 2.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Birches Head has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,591 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Birches Head has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 60.8% 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 of residents in Birches Head is £39,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST1 6HR.
Birches Head near ST1 6HR 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £159,000 in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £290,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £205,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £59,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £165,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £81,500 |
10 years price trend in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green
In the ST1 6HR postcode area, located within Birches Head, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Holden Lane Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | The Excel Academy | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Hamilton Academy | Academy converter | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.