Postcode ST1 6NE 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 42.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Birches Head is £39,200 per year. The nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent located about 2.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Central Forest Park.
Birches Head has a moderate 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 42.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.5% 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 6NE.
Birches Head near ST1 6NE 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Central Forest Park | Large | Walking directions to Central Forest Park |
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 6NE postcode area, located within Birches Head, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST1 6NE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Bellingham Grove, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6BG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Hanley Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6BG | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Keelings Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6PA | Walking directions to Costcutter |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.