ST1 2DE is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Hanley in Stoke-on-Trent. Administratively it sits within Birches Head and Central Forest Park ward and the Stoke-on-Trent Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, ST1 2DE is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Stoke-on-Trent. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (254 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for ST1 2DE are sourced from Output Area E00072354 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST1 2DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST1 2DE.
128
36
£ 31,000 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST1 2DE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
ST1 2DE has a significant social housing presence — 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST1 2DE. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 120,000
2 sales · Mean £ 120,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near ST1 2DE are high at 254 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hanley St Luke's CofE Aided Primary School
Northwood Broom Academy
Grove Academy
St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy
Hamilton Academy
Waterside Primary School
Forest Park Primary School
St Mark's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
62 nearby- A J & J Turner0.6 km
- B & M Stores0.4 km
- Derby Street Pharmacy0.6 km
- Emma Chuks0.4 km
- Euro Deli0.8 km
- + 57 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Hilton Garden Inn0.8 km
- The Auctioneer0.4 km
- Best Western Stoke on Trent City Centre Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
42 nearby- Bloom0.6 km
- Coachmakers Arms0.6 km
- Hanley Brewers Fayre & Premier Inn1.0 km
- J&G Meakin Cricket Club0.7 km
- Market Tavern0.5 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- Goodwin Plc0.9 km
- Just Kidding1.0 km
- Longrest Boardgame Bar & Cafe0.6 km
- Mitchell Youth Arts Centre0.8 km
- Perry's Cafe0.6 km
- + 53 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.4 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Co-op Late Shop0.5 km
- Farmfoods0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Best 4 U0.6 km
- Gyro City0.6 km
- King Grill and Shawarma0.9 km
- The Wishing Tree0.6 km
- Eat Well0.6 km
- + 26 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stoke-On-Trent2.3 km
- Longport3.5 km
- Longton4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Upper Huntbach Street0.1 km
- Upper Huntbach Street0.1 km
- Potteries Way0.2 km
- St Ann Street0.3 km
- Wellington Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST12DE · Data under Open Government Licence