Postcode insights

ST6 2FN

Burslem

Stoke-on-Trent

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Detailed insights for ST6 2FN

Overview

Postcode ST6 2FN is located in an urban city, within the Burslem ward of Stoke-on-Trent in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Cobridge & Central Forest area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 187.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cobridge & Central Forest is £37,636 per year. The nearest station is Longport, about 1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Grange Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
188
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Cobridge & Central Forest has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,048 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Cobridge & Central Forest has a very high crime rate, with approximately 187.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.3%

Approximately 9.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Cobridge & Central Forest is £37,636 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 311 ft away from ST6 2FN.

Flood risk

No risk

Cobridge & Central Forest near ST6 2FN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Longport located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ST6 2FN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Longport

N/A

Walking directions to Longport

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST6 2FN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miGrange ParkLargeWalking directions to Grange Park
0.3 miBurslem ParkLargeWalking directions to Burslem Park

Area Profile

Population
168
Population density
334 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
78.09(+102%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.33(+265%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.35(+193%)
Burglary
20.79(+412%)
Public order
17.42(+187%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
138
82.14%
Other
8
4.76%
Other Asian
7
4.17%
African
5
2.98%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.79%
Total population: 168

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
44
31.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
22.3%
Level 4+ (Degree)
20
14.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
11.51%
Level 3 (A level)
15
10.79%
Total 16+ residents: 139

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
42
48.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
27.91%
Owns with a mortgage
9
10.47%
Social rents from council
7
8.14%
Shared ownership
1
1.16%
Total households: 86

Property prices in Burslem

Median price£140,000
Price per sq ft£158
Sales (last 12 months)75
Typical range (middle 50%)£100K – £168K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £158 per square foot) in Burslem area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 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 Burslem over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£300,000£295
Semi-Detached23£160,500£183
Terraced40£120,000£141
Flats7£57,500£118

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Burslem

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burslem.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£138,000£65,000£115,750£61,000
2017£217,000£63,000£89,995£55,000
2018£225,000£66,500£125,000£66,000
2019£180,250£60,000£130,000£74,500
2020£260,000£54,750£137,500£77,750
2021£249,998£64,000£152,998£90,000
2022£255,000£65,500£170,335£110,000
2023£275,950£66,000£195,000£92,750
2024£238,625£70,000£183,750£102,000
2025£245,000£67,000£162,500£115,000
2026£336,250£57,500£169,000£116,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burslem.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Burslem.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£157£102£119£68
2017£192£108£104£73
2018£178£102£159£84
2019£194£103£146£90
2020£217£99£138£88
2021£213£106£184£113
2022£281£107£227£123
2023£214£112£232£121
2024£247£132£232£115
2025£211£138£218£136
2026£316£122£169£142
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Burslem.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Burslem in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST6 2FN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST6 2FN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Sept 20256, George White Close, Stoke-On-Trent, ST6 2FNTerracedFreehold£161,500
22 Aug 20254, George White Close, Stoke-On-Trent, ST6 2FNTerracedFreehold£166,250
15 Aug 20258, George White Close, Stoke-On-Trent, ST6 2FNTerracedFreehold£170,952
29 Aug 202523, Kingsware Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST6 2FDTerracedFreehold£166,250
29 Aug 202525, Kingsware Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST6 2FDSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,750

Schools

In the ST6 2FN postcode area, located within Cobridge & Central Forest, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST6 2FN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableAlpha Learning StraffordshireOther independent special school

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableNorth Road AcademyOther independent school

Requires improvement

0.4 miNot applicableThe Valiant SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST6 2FN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST6 2FN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miWaterloo FoodsWaterloo Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 2ENWalking directions to Waterloo Foods
0.2 miMarket Place Store35 Market Place, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 3AGWalking directions to Market Place Store
0.2 miLiquorWaterloo Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 2EUWalking directions to Liquor
0.3 miFreshwaysWaterloo Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 2EUWalking directions to Freshways
0.5 miLidlScotia Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4ETWalking directions to Lidl

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 ST6 2FN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jane Ashworth

Burslem - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

David Williams

Stoke-on-Trent North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictStoke-on-TrentE06000021
Parliamentary ConstituencyStoke-on-Trent NorthE14001521
WardBurslemE05014564
ParishStoke-on-Trent, unparished areaE43000017
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cobridge & Central ForestE02002961
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stoke-on-Trent 011AE01014249
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced2025-08-01

Frequently asked questions about ST6 2FN

Is ST6 2FN (Cobridge & Central Forest) safe?

The area around ST6 2FN records about 188 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 ST6 2FN?

The median sale price around ST6 2FN in Cobridge & Central Forest is £140,000 (about £158 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST6 2FN?

There are 12 schools close to ST6 2FN, including Alpha Learning Straffordshire, North Road Academy (Requires improvement) and The Valiant School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to ST6 2FN?

The closest station to ST6 2FN is Longport, about 1,558 m away.

How deprived is the area around ST6 2FN?

ST6 2FN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,048 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST6 2FN (Cobridge & Central Forest) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent North covering ST6 2FN is David Williams (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jane Ashworth (Labour and Co-operative Party).

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.