Postcode ST1 6LX 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 Northwood area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 108.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Northwood is £31,000 per year. The nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent located about 2.0 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Northwood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,565 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Northwood has a high crime rate, with approximately 108.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Northwood is £31,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST1 6LX.
Northwood near ST1 6LX 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 in Birches Head & Northwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,100 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 | £220,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £79,950 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £158,750 |
| Terraced | 65 | £110,000 |
10 year median price trend in Birches Head & Northwood
In the ST1 6LX postcode area, located within Northwood, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST1 6LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Moston Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 2LT | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 8-10 Diana Road, Stoke on Trent, ST1 6RS | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Keelings Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6PA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Keelings Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6PA | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Wheatsheaf Stores | Keelings Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6PB | Walking directions to Wheatsheaf Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.