ST6 1BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hamil Road, 0.2km from Stanfield in Stoke-on-Trent. Administratively it sits within Burslem Park ward and the Stoke-on-Trent North constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £92k, 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 ST6 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00071910 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAMIL ROAD, ST6 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAMIL ROAD, ST6 1BA.
323
35
£ 31,000 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST6 1BA 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
The IMD places ST6 1BA among England's most economically pressured postcodes — 6% unemployment; council investment and regeneration schemes are active or planned. Crime is moderate, better than deprivation indicators alone might suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST6 1BA. The average age is 34.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 91,000
3 sales · Mean £ 77,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ST6 1BA 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
Jackfield Infant School
Moorpark Junior School
Haywood Academy
Saint Nathaniel's Academy
New Ford Academy
Smallthorne Primary Academy
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Applegreen1.0 km
- B & M Bargains1.0 km
- Burslem Community Grocery0.9 km
- Burslem Food & Wine1.0 km
- Hobsons Convenience Store0.9 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Burslem Snooker Centre1.0 km
- By the Bar0.9 km
- Rofl Comedy Club0.8 km
- The George Hotel0.9 km
- The Post Office Vaults0.9 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Africana Restaurant & Bar0.9 km
- Foji's Ice Lounge0.9 km
- Kismet Restaurant1.0 km
- Market Place Cafe1.0 km
- Number 110.9 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Farmfoods0.8 km
- Co-operative0.8 km
- Asda0.9 km
- Lidl0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- China Chef0.8 km
- Hole in the Wall0.8 km
- Mega Munch1.0 km
- Spice Fusion0.8 km
- Take A Break0.9 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longport2.2 km
- Stoke-On-Trent4.9 km
- Kidsgrove5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Gordon Street0.0 km
- Leigh Street0.0 km
- Park Road0.2 km
- Hamil Road0.2 km
- Park Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST61BA · Data under Open Government Licence