ST6 1BP is a mixed residential area on Shaftesbury Avenue, 0.2km from Stanfield in Stoke-on-Trent. Administratively it sits within Burslem Park ward and the Stoke-on-Trent North constituency.
For families considering a move, ST6 1BP represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £157k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for ST6 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00071917 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, ST6 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, ST6 1BP.
504
41
£ 35,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST6 1BP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates ST6 1BP — age 41, 89% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (41) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST6 1BP. The average age is 40.7. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 120,000
3 sales · Mean £ 120,983
Semi-Detached
£ 135,000
12 sales · Mean £ 134,579
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ST6 1BP is moderate at 61 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
Haywood Academy
Jackfield Infant School
Moorpark Junior School
Saint Nathaniel's Academy
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Mill Hill Primary Academy
Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent
Smallthorne Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Burslem Community Grocery1.0 km
- Well Pharmacy0.8 km
- Bradeley Village Shop0.9 km
- Jo's Pantry1.0 km
- Ms Sara Whitfield1.0 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- By the Bar0.9 km
- Rofl Comedy Club0.9 km
- The George Hotel1.0 km
- The Post Office Vaults1.0 km
- The Bradeley0.6 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Africana Restaurant & Bar0.9 km
- Number 110.9 km
- The Bistro0.9 km
- Coffee Cup0.7 km
- Dimensions Leisure Centre0.7 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Farmfoods0.9 km
- Co-operative0.7 km
- Asda0.8 km
- Lidl0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- China Chef0.9 km
- Hole in the Wall0.9 km
- Spice Fusion0.9 km
- Grill Master0.7 km
- Master Chef0.7 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longport2.2 km
- Stoke-On-Trent5.0 km
- Kidsgrove5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hamil Road0.2 km
- Leigh Street0.2 km
- Hamil Road0.2 km
- Gordon Street0.2 km
- Shaftesbury Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST61BP · Data under Open Government Licence