ST1 2DA is an up-and-coming urban area on Garth Street, 0.2km from Hanley 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 well-established rental postcode — a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 rates are high (299 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £72k, 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 2DA are sourced from Output Area E00072350 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GARTH STREET, ST1 2DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARTH STREET, ST1 2DA.
324
35
£ 31,000 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST1 2DA 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 2DA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 35% 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 £72k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST1 2DA. The average age is 35.1. 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
£ 64,000
7 sales · Mean £ 64,821
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near ST1 2DA are high at 299 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
Waterside Primary School
Hamilton Academy
Forest Park Primary School
St Mark's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
65 nearby- A J & J Turner0.5 km
- B & M Stores0.3 km
- Derby Street Pharmacy0.5 km
- Emma Chuks0.3 km
- Euro Deli0.8 km
- + 60 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Hilton Garden Inn0.7 km
- The Auctioneer0.4 km
- Best Western Stoke on Trent City Centre Hotel0.6 km
- The Macari Centre1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
43 nearby- Bloom0.5 km
- Coachmakers Arms0.5 km
- Hanley Brewers Fayre & Premier Inn0.9 km
- J&G Meakin Cricket Club0.7 km
- Market Tavern0.4 km
- + 38 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Goodwin Plc0.9 km
- Just Kidding0.9 km
- Lemongrass Garden0.9 km
- Longrest Boardgame Bar & Cafe0.5 km
- Mitchell Youth Arts Centre0.7 km
- + 57 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland0.3 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- McColls1.0 km
- Co-op Late Shop0.6 km
- Farmfoods0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Best 4 U0.5 km
- Chunky Chicken1.0 km
- Gyro City0.5 km
- King Grill and Shawarma0.8 km
- Lokanta1.0 km
- + 33 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stoke-On-Trent2.2 km
- Longport3.5 km
- Longton4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Upper Huntbach Street0.1 km
- Upper Huntbach Street0.1 km
- Potteries Way0.1 km
- stop O 10.2 km
- St Ann Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST12DA · Data under Open Government Licence