Postcode ST1 6JA 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 139.4 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 2.4 miles away. There are 11 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 139.4 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 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 6JA.
Birches Head near ST1 6JA 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £158,500 in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £290,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £195,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £50,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £165,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £89,125 |
10 year median price trend in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green
In the ST1 6JA postcode area, located within Birches Head, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST1 6JA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Daisy Bank Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6AX | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Ken's Food & Wine | Milton Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6HF | Walking directions to Ken's Food & Wine |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Local | Hanley Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6BG | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.