Postcode ST1 6SW 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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45.3 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 2.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Birches Head has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,313 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.
Birches Head has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.5% 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 6SW.
Birches Head near ST1 6SW 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 2.2 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 6SW postcode area, located within Birches Head, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST1 6SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 8-10 Diana Road, Stoke on Trent, ST1 6RS | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | Leek Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 8BW | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.