ST1 6QR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Keelings Road, 0.1km from Northwood in Stoke-on-Trent. Administratively it sits within Birches Head and Central Forest Park ward and the Stoke-on-Trent Central constituency.
For families considering a move, ST1 6QR represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £118k, 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 6QR are sourced from Output Area E00072353 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KEELINGS ROAD, ST1 6QR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KEELINGS ROAD, ST1 6QR.
315
37
£ 31,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST1 6QR 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 37, ST1 6QR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST1 6QR. The average age is 36.9. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 118,500
1 sales · Mean £ 118,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ST1 6QR is moderate at 72 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
Northwood Broom Academy
Hanley St Luke's CofE Aided Primary School
Grove Academy
St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy
Hamilton Academy
Waterside Primary School
Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy
Abbey Hulton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Premier Ices0.9 km
- Ali Baba UK0.8 km
- Balkan0.3 km
- BB's Coffee & Muffins0.9 km
- Best Food Shawarma and Grill0.8 km
- + 27 more
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Birches Head Convenience Store0.9 km
- Boden News1.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Daisy Traditional Sweets0.9 km
- Dar's Premier0.5 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- The Cheshire Cheese0.8 km
- Smashed Brothers Burgers0.8 km
- The Reginald Mitchell0.9 km
- The Tontine0.9 km
- The Woodman0.8 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Auctioneer0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Greggs0.9 km
- Potteries Kebab House0.5 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Wrights0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Farmfoods0.4 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Co-op Late Shop0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stoke-On-Trent2.5 km
- Longport3.9 km
- Longton4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Cromer Road0.1 km
- Keelings Road0.1 km
- Keelings Road0.1 km
- Cromer Road0.1 km
- Janet Place0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: ST16QR · Data under Open Government Licence