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ST1 6TG

Elgar Crescent

Birches Head & Northwood

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Detailed insights for ST1 6TG

Overview

Postcode ST1 6TG is located in an urban city, within the Birches Head & Northwood area of Stoke-on-Trent in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Birches Head area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Birches Head is £42,057 per year. The median sale price in Birches Head & Northwood is £127,070 (around £159 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £107,000 and £165,000. The nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent, about 2.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Hulton Abbey Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Birches Head has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,663 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Birches Head has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Birches Head is £42,057 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Birches Head near ST1 6TG 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST1 6TG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHulton Abbey ParkLargeWalking directions to Hulton Abbey Park

Area Profile

Population
340
Population density
2,784.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.22(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.03(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.03(-35%)
Vehicle crime
4.69(-28%)
Drugs
3.91(+46%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
315
92.65%
African
5
1.47%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.47%
Chinese
4
1.18%
Other Asian
2
0.59%
Total population: 340

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
83
28.82%
Level 3 (A level)
55
19.1%
No qualifications
48
16.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
15.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
10.76%
Total 16+ residents: 288

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
69
48.94%
Owns with a mortgage
68
48.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.13%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.71%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Birches Head & Northwood

Median price: £127,070
Price per sq ft: £159
Sales (last 12 months): 97
Typical range (middle 50%): £107K – £165K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £127,070 (about £159 per square foot) in Birches Head & Northwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £295,000.

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
Detached11£195,000£245
Semi-Detached28£160,000£222
Terraced54£114,500£133
Flats4£70,500£142

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£161,500£110,000
2026£201,500£93,000£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£230£137
2026£261£173£204£134
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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST1 6TG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST1 6TG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 202529, Elgar Crescent, Stoke-On-Trent, ST1 6TGDetachedFreehold£281,000
27 Aug 202516, Holst Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, ST1 6TQSemi-DetachedFreehold£154,000
25 Jul 20255, Holst Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, ST1 6TQDetachedFreehold£235,000
28 Nov 202528, Sandwick Crescent, Stoke-On-Trent, ST1 6SSSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
10 Oct 202553, Sandwick Crescent, Stoke-On-Trent, ST1 6SSSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000

Schools

In the ST1 6TG postcode area, located within Birches Head, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for ST1 6TG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryAbbey Hulton Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.3 miPrimaryOur Lady and St Benedict Catholic AcademyAcademy converter
0.4 miSecondaryBirches Head AcademyAcademy converter

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ST1 6TG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST1 6TG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miHeron FoodsLeek Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 8BWWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.2 miSpar8-10 Diana Road, Stoke on Trent, ST1 6RSWalking directions to Spar

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Stoke-on-Trent district.

Band A£1,455
Band B£1,698
Band C£1,941
Band D£2,183
Band E£2,668
Band F£3,153
Band G£3,639
Band H£4,366

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 6TG, 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)Birches HeadE02002960
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stoke-on-Trent 010CE01014325
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about ST1 6TG

Is ST1 6TG (Birches Head) safe?

The area around ST1 6TG records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near ST1 6TG?

The median sale price around ST1 6TG in Birches Head & Northwood is £127,070 (about £159 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST1 6TG?

There are 17 schools close to ST1 6TG, including Abbey Hulton Primary School (Good), Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy (Outstanding) and Birches Head Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around ST1 6TG?

ST1 6TG scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,663 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST1 6TG (Birches Head) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent Central covering ST1 6TG 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).

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