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Stoke-on-Trent ST16 1 area guide

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Is Stoke-on-Trent ST16 1 a good place to live?

In Stoke-on-Trent (ST16 1), recorded crime is 14% below the national average, homes sell for around £413,917 on average, there are 8 schools in the area (1 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).

C Safetycrime 14% below average
D Schools33% Good/Outstanding
B Floodlow risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£413,917
from 419 sales
Population
20,104
Deprivation decile 7/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
231.2
per 1,000 · -14% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
8
5 primary · 1 secondary · 1/3 good+
Broadband
95%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
Low
1.0% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Stoke-on-Trent ST16 1

Stoke-on-Trent ST16 1 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~8,121 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in ST16 1, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (70 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in ST16 1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 77/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 44
One-person households: 27%
Households with children: 27%
Households: 8,344

Owned 73% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 12%

Census 2021 (ONS), for ST16 1.

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Stoke-on-Trent ST16 1: frequently asked questions

Is Stoke-on-Trent ST16 1 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Stoke-on-Trent ST16 1?

Recorded crime in Stoke-on-Trent ST16 1 runs at 231.2 per 1,000 properties, 14% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Stoke-on-Trent ST16 1 safe?

Crime in Stoke-on-Trent ST16 1 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Stoke-on-Trent ST16 1 runs at 231.2 per 1,000 properties, 14% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Stoke-on-Trent ST16 1?

Homes in Stoke-on-Trent ST16 1 sell for around £413,917 on average, based on 419 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Stoke-on-Trent ST16 1 at risk of flooding?

Stoke-on-Trent ST16 1 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~8,121 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Stoke-on-Trent ST16 1?

There are 8 schools in Stoke-on-Trent ST16 1 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Stoke-on-Trent ST16 1 any good?

Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Stoke-on-Trent ST16 1, 1 (33%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Stoke-on-Trent ST16 1 a deprived area?

Stoke-on-Trent ST16 1 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).