Postcode ST1 6RL 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 very low crime levels, with around 21.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Birches Head is £42,057 per year. The nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent located about 2.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Birches Head has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,075 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.
Birches Head has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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 per household in Birches Head is £42,057 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST1 6RL.
Birches Head near ST1 6RL 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.
Based on 122 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 | 18 | £270,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £79,950 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £161,500 |
| Terraced | 65 | £110,000 |
10 year median price trend in Birches Head & Northwood
In the ST1 6RL postcode area, located within Birches Head, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST1 6RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 8-10 Diana Road, Stoke on Trent, ST1 6RS | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Moston Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 2LT | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Keelings Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6PA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Costcutter | Keelings Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6PA | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Wheatsheaf Stores | Keelings Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6PB | Walking directions to Wheatsheaf Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Stoke-on-Trent district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.