ST1 5JF is an up-and-coming urban area on Lowther Street, 0.7km from Cobridge in Stoke-on-Trent. Administratively it sits within Birches Head and Central Forest Park ward and the Stoke-on-Trent North constituency.
This is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Stoke-on-Trent.
Safety: Crime rates are high (180 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £55k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 6.0% year-on-year. 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 5JF are sourced from Output Area E00071978 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWTHER STREET, ST1 5JF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWTHER STREET, ST1 5JF.
275
34
£ 34,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST1 5JF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
ST1 5JF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 37% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £55k. Property prices are trending down 6.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST1 5JF. The average age is 34.0. 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
£ 46,000
10 sales · Mean £ 50,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near ST1 5JF are high at 180 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
Forest Park Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Academy
Etruscan Primary School
Sneyd Academy
Grove Academy
Hamilton Academy
St Mark's CofE Primary School
St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- Anya Superstore0.8 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- Stansgate Supermarket0.3 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.4 km
- Card Factory0.8 km
- + 51 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Burslem Cricket Club0.6 km
- The Bulls Head0.6 km
- Gin Rummy Bar & Kitchen0.8 km
- Harleys0.8 km
- Reflex0.7 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
73 nearby- Bakhan Restaurant0.6 km
- Desserts at Inflato0.9 km
- Inflato0.9 km
- Starbucks Coffee0.5 km
- Chopstix0.8 km
- + 68 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- City Halal Supermarket0.7 km
- The Food Warehouse0.4 km
- Morrisons Store & Petrol Filling Station0.5 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Funky Chicken0.6 km
- Poundbakery0.9 km
- Rendezvous Kebab House0.7 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Trinity Kebab0.7 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Best Western Stoke on Trent City Centre Hotel0.6 km
- The Auctioneer0.9 km
- Hilton Garden Inn1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longport2.4 km
- Stoke-On-Trent2.5 km
- Longton5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Portland Street0.3 km
- Vale Place0.3 km
- Vale Place0.3 km
- Cobridge Lights0.4 km
- Cobridge Lights0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ST15JF · Data under Open Government Licence