ST8 — STOKE-ON-TRENT | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in ST8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in ST8 is £222,259, which is 17% below the Staffordshire average of £267,729.

Properties in ST8 cost 22.6% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in ST8 have risen 2.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£304,800	299
Semi-detached	£185,930	373
Terraced	£149,255	187
Flat	£137,108	18
All types	£222,259	900

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in ST8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 29.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, ST8 has a crime rate well 63% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

13.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

5.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

2.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in ST8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

ST8 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Moor First School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Squirrel Hayes First School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Roaches School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Biddulph High School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

270,425

Population

Median Age

26%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

26.0%

Private rent

18.0%

Social rent

22.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in ST8 are 279.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

279.0 Mbps

Avg Download

50.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

72%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in ST8 is collected by Stoke On Trent Council. The Band D rate is £2,370/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

ST8 — STOKE-ON-TRENT

Area Summary

ST8 (STOKE-ON-TRENT) offers affordable property prices (£222,259, 23% below national average), low crime (63% below national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (279 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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STOKE-ON-TRENT

£249K

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£290K

▼ 4.5% YoY

ST10

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£270K

▼ 1.6% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in ST8?

The average house price in ST8 (STOKE-ON-TRENT) is £222,259, based on 900 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 23% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 2.4% over the past year.

Is ST8 a safe area to live?

Crime in ST8 is significantly below the national average (29.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (13.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in ST8?

There are 10 schools in or near ST8. 20% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in ST8?

Council tax in ST8 is collected by Stoke On Trent Council. The Band D rate is £2,370 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in ST8?

The average broadband download speed in ST8 is 279 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 72%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in ST8 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in ST8 are owner-occupied. 18% are privately rented and 22% are social housing. The total population is approximately 270,425.