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ST8

STOKE-ON-TRENT

Staffordshire, West Midlands, England

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ST8 is the postcode district for STOKE-ON-TRENT, located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.

Avg price £222,259
1yr change ▲ 2.4%
Crime 63% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£222,259

▲ 2.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

23% below national avg

Crime Rate

29.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

63% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

279 Mbps

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.

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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

£215K £218K £222K £225K £228K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

270,425

Population

62

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.

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279.0 Mbps

Avg Download

50.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

72%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about ST8 STOKE-ON-TRENT

What is the average house price in ST8 STOKE-ON-TRENT?
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 STOKE-ON-TRENT 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 is the population of ST8 STOKE-ON-TRENT?
The population of ST8 (STOKE-ON-TRENT) is approximately 270,425 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 26% of homes are owner-occupied, 18% are privately rented, and 22% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in ST8 STOKE-ON-TRENT?
There are 10 schools in or near ST8. 20% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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