ST1 6AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Leek Road, 0.6km from Birches Head in Stoke-on-Trent. Administratively it sits within Abbey Hulton and Townsend ward and the Stoke-on-Trent Central constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £53k, 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 6AR are sourced from Output Area E00071769 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEEK ROAD, ST1 6AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEEK ROAD, ST1 6AR.
262
46
£ 30,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST1 6AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
ST1 6AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £53k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST1 6AR. The average age is 45.7. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 58,750
8 sales · Mean £ 65,937
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST1 6AR has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy
Abbey Hulton Primary School
Northwood Broom Academy
St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy
Merit Hospital School and Medical Pupil Referral Unit
Kingsland CofE Academy
Grove Academy
Birches Head Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Sri Super Store0.9 km
- Bucknall Store1.0 km
- Trent Service Station0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda0.7 km
- Farmfoods0.8 km
- Heron Foods Ltd0.6 km
- Co-op Late Shop0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- New Finney Gardens0.7 km
- The Travellers Rest0.8 km
- J&G Meakin Cricket Club0.9 km
- The Cat Inn0.9 km
- The Northwood Inn0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- £1 Baguettes and Pies0.9 km
- Bucknall Express and Gelatoxpress / Togo Pizza0.9 km
- Bucknall Fish Bar0.8 km
- Fatts House1.0 km
- Gogoz Deserts and Pizza 4 U0.9 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- St Johns Welcome Centre Cafe0.9 km
- New Cafe0.8 km
- Lunch Box Cafe0.9 km
- Sid's Snack Shack0.6 km
- Hanley Town Football Club0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stoke-On-Trent3.1 km
- Longton4.5 km
- Longport4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Leek Road0.0 km
- Leek Road0.1 km
- Cromer Road0.3 km
- Cromer Road0.3 km
- Monsal Grove0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST16AR · Data under Open Government Licence