ST1 6BX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Derek Drive, 0.5km from Sneyd Green in Stoke-on-Trent. Administratively it sits within Sneyd Green ward and the Stoke-on-Trent Central constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £196k, up 12.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ST1 6BX are sourced from Output Area E00072328 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DEREK DRIVE, ST1 6BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEREK DRIVE, ST1 6BX.
220
53
£ 39,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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
ST1 6BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £196k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 12.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST1 6BX. The average age is 53.2. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 185,000
13 sales · Mean £ 180,807
Detached
£ 182,500
8 sales · Mean £ 199,375
Terraced
£ 170,375
2 sales · Mean £ 170,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST1 6BX has low crime rates — 37 incidents 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
Hamilton Academy
St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy
Holden Lane Primary School
Grove Academy
Sneyd Academy
Northwood Broom Academy
The Excel Academy
Birches Head Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Cat Inn0.8 km
- The Northwood Inn0.9 km
- Cross Guns0.8 km
- Wheatsheaf Stores0.8 km
- Berwick Inn0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.8 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Northwood Fryer0.9 km
- Big J's Butties0.7 km
- Catch Of the Day0.8 km
- Bilaal0.9 km
- Pizzalicious0.5 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Nisa Local0.5 km
- Northwood Stores0.8 km
- Northwood Stores0.7 km
- Cornwells Chemists0.7 km
- Dasway Ltd1.0 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Happy Snappin'0.8 km
- Indi Club Run by Helping Angels Charitable Association0.6 km
- Premier Ices0.5 km
- Salahuddin Restaurant and Bakery0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stoke-On-Trent3.5 km
- Longport3.6 km
- Longton5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Derek Drive0.0 km
- Donald Road0.1 km
- Donald Road0.2 km
- Bradford Terrace0.2 km
- Donald Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST16BX · Data under Open Government Licence