ST6 1BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bycars Road, 0.4km from Burslem in Stoke-on-Trent. Administratively it sits within Burslem Park ward and the Stoke-on-Trent North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, ST6 1BY offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Stoke-on-Trent.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 ST6 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00071930 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BYCARS ROAD, ST6 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BYCARS ROAD, ST6 1BY.
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33
£ 31,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST6 1BY 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ST6 1BY spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (33) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST6 1BY. The average age is 32.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 63,000
23 sales · Mean £ 65,708
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ST6 1BY is above average at 102 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
Saint Nathaniel's Academy
Moorpark Junior School
Jackfield Infant School
Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent
Haywood Academy
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- 21st Century Leisure1.0 km
- Hamil Road Convenience0.7 km
- In and Out Date Pop and Chocs0.2 km
- K & N News & Off Licence0.5 km
- Scotia Stores0.4 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Bursley Ale House0.3 km
- The Jolly Carter0.9 km
- Moorland Inn1.0 km
- The Park Inn0.7 km
- The Vine0.3 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Coffee Cup0.5 km
- Dimensions Leisure Centre0.2 km
- Shisha Bar0.4 km
- Sweet Spice0.3 km
- St John's Community Church Breakfast Club0.8 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Falafel Crunchy0.3 km
- May Street Chippy0.7 km
- Mrs B's0.4 km
- Rose Fast Food0.1 km
- Bursley Fast Food0.7 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Asda0.6 km
- Farmfoods0.4 km
- King Supermarket0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longport1.5 km
- Stoke-On-Trent4.7 km
- Kidsgrove5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Federation Road0.1 km
- Bycars Road0.2 km
- Evans Street0.3 km
- Arthur Cotton Court0.3 km
- Arthur Cotton Court0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST61BY · Data under Open Government Licence