Living in ST1, Stoke-on-Trent
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around ST1 in Stoke-on-Trent. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Stoke-on-Trent: £148,799, up 2.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider West Midlands average is £234,731.
What actually sold around ST1
25 recorded home sales on the streets around central ST1 in the last 2 years, with a median of £79,000 and a range from £30,000 to £210,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 MATTHEWS WALK, ST1 3QX | flat-maisonette | £35,000 | 2026-04-07 |
| 1A ST JOHN STREET, ST1 2HP | semi-detached | £77,500 | 2026-03-27 |
| 52 STAFFORD STREET, ST1 1JB | flat-maisonette | £192,000 | 2026-03-24 |
| 100 UPPER HILLCHURCH STREET, ST1 2HG | terraced | £50,000 | 2026-02-24 |
| 35 MAYER STREET, ST1 2JB | terraced | £82,000 | 2026-01-30 |
| 71A UPPER HILLCHURCH STREET, ST1 2HQ | terraced | £41,000 | 2026-01-15 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
78 schools within 3 miles , of which 90% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| New Ford Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| Co-op Academy Glebe | Primary | Outstanding | 2.0 mi |
| St Marys Catholic Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 2.3 mi |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.6 mi |
| Mill Hill Primary Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 2.7 mi |
49 state primary and 10 state secondary schools within range, plus 5 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
5 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Excellence Girls Academy, Phoenix Independent School, Sporting Stars Academy, The Registry, The Valiant School.
All 5 fee-paying schools near ST1, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: University of Staffordshire.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 21.9% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 13.9% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.8% |
| Sales and customer service | 12.0% |
| Professional occupations | 11.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
660 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central ST1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Stoke-on-Trent's figures.
Common questions about ST1
What is the average house price in ST1?
The average sold price in Stoke-on-Trent is £148,799 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in ST1?
Prices in Stoke-on-Trent are up 2.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in ST1?
The median of 25 recorded sales around central ST1 in the last 2 years is £79,000, ranging from £30,000 to £210,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in ST1?
78 schools sit within 3 miles of central ST1, and 90% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in ST1?
660 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central ST1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is ST1 at risk of flooding?
Central ST1 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is ST1 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 90% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £79,000; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 660 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is ST1 safe?
660 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central ST1 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? ST1 or ST2, ST1 or ST6, ST1 or ST4.
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