ST1 6QX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tarleton Road, 0.2km from Northwood in Stoke-on-Trent. Administratively it sits within Birches Head and Central Forest Park ward and the Stoke-on-Trent Central constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Stoke-on-Trent.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £93k, 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 6QX are sourced from Output Area E00072353 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TARLETON ROAD, ST1 6QX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TARLETON ROAD, ST1 6QX.
315
37
£ 31,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST1 6QX 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 37, ST1 6QX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST1 6QX. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 93,000
2 sales · Mean £ 93,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ST1 6QX is moderate at 73 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
Northwood Broom Academy
Hanley St Luke's CofE Aided Primary School
Grove Academy
St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy
Waterside Primary School
Hamilton Academy
Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy
Abbey Hulton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Card Factory0.9 km
- Holland & Barrett Retail Ltd0.8 km
- Hulmes Oatcakes0.8 km
- Loving Hope Community Grocery0.9 km
- Meat Direct0.8 km
- + 46 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Harleys0.9 km
- Reflex1.0 km
- Captains Bar0.9 km
- New Finney Gardens0.8 km
- The Albion0.9 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Chopstix0.8 km
- Esquires Coffee Hanley0.9 km
- KFC0.8 km
- McDonalds0.8 km
- Rage1.0 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Golden Gate0.4 km
- Kebabish Express0.3 km
- Loftus Fish Bar0.3 km
- Poundbakery0.8 km
- Subway0.9 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Farmfoods0.4 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Co-op Late Shop0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Auctioneer0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stoke-On-Trent2.5 km
- Longport3.9 km
- Longton4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Keelings Road0.1 km
- Keelings Road0.1 km
- Janet Place0.2 km
- Cromer Road0.2 km
- Cromer Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST16QX · Data under Open Government Licence