Postcode insights

ST6 8HB

Barks Drive

Baddeley, Milton & Norton

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Detailed insights for ST6 8HB

Overview

Postcode ST6 8HB is located in an urban city, within the Baddeley, Milton & Norton ward of Stoke-on-Trent in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Norton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102.7 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 Norton is £38,956 per year. The nearest station is Longport, about 2.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Whitfield Valley Local Nature Reserve.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
65.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Norton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,613 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Norton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

65.7%

Approximately 65.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Norton is £38,956 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST6 8HB.

Flood risk

No risk

Norton near ST6 8HB 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST6 8HB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWhitfield Valley Local Nature ReserveLargeWalking directions to Whitfield Valley Local Nature Reserve

Area Profile

Population
199
Population density
420.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.86(+44%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.43(+173%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.02(+106%)
Public order
12.01(+98%)
Drugs
6.61(+147%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
178
89.9%
Other White
7
3.54%
Other Asian
3
1.52%
African
3
1.52%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
1.01%
Total population: 198

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
40
24.54%
Level 3 (A level)
31
19.02%
Level 4+ (Degree)
30
18.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
14.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
14.11%
Total 16+ residents: 163

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
66
62.86%
Owns outright
13
12.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
11.43%
Owns with a mortgage
10
9.52%
Other social rented
3
2.86%
Total households: 105

Property prices in Baddeley, Milton & Norton

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£216
Sales (last 12 months)190
Typical range (middle 50%)£138K – £245K

Based on 190 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £216 per square foot) in Baddeley, Milton & Norton area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,500 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Baddeley, Milton & Norton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached51£270,000£269
Semi-Detached84£187,500£216
Terraced51£132,000£164
Flats4£88,500£165

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Baddeley, Milton & Norton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Baddeley, Milton & Norton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222,500£132,000£106,500
2017£209,500£84,500£120,000£88,000
2018£205,000£92,750£125,000£95,000
2019£213,500£76,500£127,000£94,500
2020£210,000£79,750£138,975£105,000
2021£219,950£80,250£151,000£111,500
2022£252,778£177,500£165,000£120,000
2023£260,000£150,000£160,000£128,000
2024£245,000£80,000£166,620£131,750
2025£245,000£87,000£180,000£138,000
2026£280,000£172,500£125,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Baddeley, Milton & Norton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Baddeley, Milton & Norton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209£161£123
2017£194£138£145£106
2018£204£171£151£117
2019£216£92£155£119
2020£200£137£159£125
2021£235£148£188£137
2022£271£141£196£152
2023£255£215£195£159
2024£266£169£198£156
2025£268£153£215£164
2026£267£200£134
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Baddeley, Milton & Norton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Baddeley, Milton & Norton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST6 8HB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST6 8HB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 May 202624, Barks Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, ST6 8HBSemi-DetachedFreehold£120,000
01 May 202565, Barks Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, ST6 8HASemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
20 Feb 2026145, Pinfold Avenue, Stoke-On-Trent, ST6 8EWSemi-DetachedFreehold£132,500
31 Oct 2025113, Mallorie Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST6 8ERSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000
31 Mar 2025101, Mallorie Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST6 8ERSemi-DetachedFreehold£125,000

Schools

In the ST6 8HB postcode area, located within Norton, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST6 8HB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Marys Catholic AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryBall Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBurnwood Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST6 8HB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST6 8HB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCo-op FoodKnypersley Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 8HTWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 8HB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Carl Edwards

Baddeley, Milton & Norton - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Dave Evans

Baddeley, Milton & Norton - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Duncan Walker

Baddeley, Milton & Norton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour 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
ParishStoke-on-Trent, unparished areaE43000017
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)NortonE02002954
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stoke-on-Trent 004DE01014336
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST6 8HB

Is ST6 8HB (Norton) safe?

The area around ST6 8HB records about 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 8HB?

The median sale price around ST6 8HB in Norton is £190,000 (about £216 per square foot) based on 190 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST6 8HB?

There are 5 schools close to ST6 8HB, including St Marys Catholic Academy (Outstanding), Ball Green Primary School (Good) and Burnwood Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST6 8HB?

ST6 8HB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,613 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST6 8HB (Norton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent North covering ST6 8HB is David Williams (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Carl Edwards (Conservative and Unionist Party), Dave Evans (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Duncan Walker (Labour Party).

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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.