Postcode insights

ST1 6QJ

Mayfield Crescent

Birches Head & Northwood

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Detailed insights for ST1 6QJ

Overview

Postcode ST1 6QJ 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 96.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Northwood is £37,854 per year. The nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent, about 1.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Northwood Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Northwood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,062 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Northwood has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.8%

Approximately 8.8% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Northwood is £37,854 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST1 6QJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Northwood near ST1 6QJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST1 6QJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miNorthwood ParkMediumWalking directions to Northwood Park

Area Profile

Population
249
Population density
2,748.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
38.59(+258%)
Violence and sexual offences
37.3(-4%)
Vehicle crime
19.29(+196%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.5(+85%)
Shoplifting
9(+3%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
216
86.75%
Other White
8
3.21%
Other Asian
6
2.41%
Pakistani
5
2.01%
Caribbean
4
1.61%
Total population: 249

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
49
22.9%
No qualifications
43
20.09%
Level 3 (A level)
38
17.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
17.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
12.62%
Total 16+ residents: 214

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
45
39.47%
Owns with a mortgage
43
37.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
12.28%
Social rents from council
8
7.02%
Other social rented
2
1.75%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Birches Head & Northwood

Median price£140,250
Price per sq ft£175
Sales (last 12 months)112
Typical range (middle 50%)£110K – £170K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £140,250 (about £175 per square foot) in Birches Head & Northwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £342,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Birches Head & Northwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£214,000£256
Semi-Detached34£165,000£236
Terraced57£115,000£125
Flats4£87,000£144

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Birches Head & Northwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birches Head & Northwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160,000£83,000£112,500£73,500
2017£164,000£61,500£117,000£73,750
2018£193,000£58,500£127,000£72,250
2019£180,000£53,000£132,500£74,500
2020£170,000£75,750£126,000£72,250
2021£193,500£78,000£125,500£88,000
2022£200,000£50,000£150,000£95,000
2023£206,500£85,000£165,000£95,000
2024£204,000£59,750£140,000£99,000
2025£222,000£78,975£160,000£110,500
2026£182,500£120,000£160,000£115,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birches Head & Northwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birches Head & Northwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£193£133£166£84
2017£207£128£161£90
2018£190£104£170£90
2019£199£101£181£93
2020£196£137£166£93
2021£209£156£167£103
2022£261£126£188£121
2023£211£148£205£120
2024£274£144£175£121
2025£256£131£237£137
2026£261£189£223£115
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birches Head & Northwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Birches Head & Northwood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST1 6QJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST1 6QJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 20252, Sandyfield Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST1 6QGDetachedFreehold£214,000
12 Feb 202524, Botany Bay Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST1 6PXTerracedFreehold£150,000
22 Aug 202529, Cromer Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST1 6QLSemi-DetachedFreehold£145,000
30 Jan 202658, Cromer Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST1 6QNSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
24 Apr 202641A, Perceval Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST1 6PYFlatsFreehold£120,000

Schools

In the ST1 6QJ postcode area, located within Northwood, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST1 6QJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryNorthwood Broom AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt George and St Martin's Catholic AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryGrove AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST1 6QJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST1 6QJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Co-operative FoodKeelings Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6PAWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miWheatsheaf StoresKeelings Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6PBWalking directions to Wheatsheaf Stores
0.3 miCostcutterKeelings Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6PAWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miNisa LocalMoston Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 2LTWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.5 miFarmfoodsStoke-on-Trent, ST1 6AEWalking directions to Farmfoods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Stoke-on-Trent district (2025-26).

Band A£1,386
Band B£1,616
Band C£1,847
Band D£2,078
Band E£2,540
Band F£3,002
Band G£3,464
Band H£4,157

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for ST1 6QJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Luke Stephen Shenton

Birches Head & Northwood - Elected 15 May 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Gareth Snell

Stoke-on-Trent Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictStoke-on-TrentE06000021
Parliamentary ConstituencyStoke-on-Trent CentralE14001520
ParishStoke-on-Trent, unparished areaE43000017
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)NorthwoodE02002963
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stoke-on-Trent 013DE01014329
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST1 6QJ

Is ST1 6QJ (Northwood) safe?

The area around ST1 6QJ records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near ST1 6QJ?

The median sale price around ST1 6QJ in Northwood is £140,250 (about £175 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST1 6QJ?

There are 14 schools close to ST1 6QJ, including Northwood Broom Academy (Good), St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy (Good) and Grove Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST1 6QJ?

ST1 6QJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,062 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST1 6QJ (Northwood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent Central covering ST1 6QJ is Gareth Snell (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Luke Stephen Shenton (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.