Area Guide – Stoke-on-Trent (ST)

Living in Stoke-on-Trent (ST)

Crime levels in Stoke-on-Trent (ST) are above the England average, several well-rated schools nearby, multiple rail stations serve the area, recent local sales data is available, parts of the area fall within higher flood-risk zones — individual street checks are recommended. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Stoke-on-Trent (ST)

Is Stoke-on-Trent (ST) a good place to live?

Stoke-on-Trent (ST) has crime levels above the England average, several well-rated schools nearby and rail stations serving the area.

Are there good schools in Stoke-on-Trent (ST)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 1 Outstanding, 7 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Stoke-on-Trent (ST)?

Flood risk, train noise and air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

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shield Crime Above England average (118 vs 81 per 1,000)

school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 1 Outstanding, 7 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College	16 plus	Not rated	0.3 mi
City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College	16 plus	Not rated	0.3 mi
Stoke Minster CofE Aided Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.3 mi
Stoke Minster CofE Primary Academy	Primary	Not rated	0.3 mi
St Peter's CofE Academy	Secondary	Requires Improvement	0.5 mi
St Peter's CofE (A) Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.5 mi
Mount Pleasant CofE (A) Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.6 mi
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.6 mi
Our Lady's Catholic Academy	Primary	Good	0.6 mi
Thomas Boughey Nursery School	Nursery	Not rated	0.6 mi
Christ Church CofE Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.6 mi
Christ Church CofE Primary Academy	Primary	Good	0.6 mi
Cauldon Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.6 mi
Penkhull Infants' School	Primary	Not rated	0.6 mi
Boothen CofE (C) Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi
The Willows Primary School	Primary	Good	0.7 mi
Field House Nursery School	Nursery	Not rated	0.7 mi
Stoke-on-Trent College	16 plus	Not rated	0.8 mi
St Peter's CofE (A) High School and International Language College	Secondary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Co-op Academy Glebe	Primary	Outstanding	0.9 mi
Glebe Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Heron Cross Primary School	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
Thistley Hough High School	Secondary	Not rated	1.0 mi
Thistley Hough Academy	Secondary	Good	1.0 mi
Penkhull Nursery School	Nursery	Not rated	1.1 mi
St Mark's CofE (A) Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.1 mi
St Mark's CofE Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.1 mi
Oakhill Primary School	Primary	Good	1.2 mi
Springfield Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.3 mi

directions_railway Transport 3 rail stations within 2 miles of the area centre

Station	Distance
Stoke-on-Trent Rail Station	0.4 mi
Etruria Rail Station	1.5 mi
Longton Rail Station	2.0 mi

water Flood risk Parts of the area fall within higher flood-risk zones — check the flood map for your specific street

volume_up Train noise Railway noise may affect streets closer to rail lines — use the noise map to check specific locations

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 7.5 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

payments House prices Median sold price (12 mo): £190,000 across 3,584 sales

local_hospital Healthcare 54 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
HONEYWALL MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
DR SB KULKARNI	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
FODEN STREET SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
GLEBEDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
FENTON HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
NORFOLK STREET SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
STAFFORDSHIRE DOCTORS URGENT CARE OOH	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
STAFFORDSHIRE DOCTORS URGENT CARE OOH	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
STAFFORDSHIRE DOCTORS URGENT CARE OOH	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
PARENT & BABY UNIT	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
ADULT ADHD ASSESSMENT TEAM	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
YOUNG PEOPLE DRUG & ALCOHOL SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
SAEDS - THE WILLOWS	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
CYP EATING DISORDERS	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ALCOHOL TEAM	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
ACUTE AND URGENT CARE	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
NEURO & OLD AGE PSYCHIATRY	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
ADULT MH COMMUNITY - ACCESS TEAM	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
ADULT MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITY	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE BOWEL CANCER SCREENING CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
UCC/GP - ROYAL STOKE OOH	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
HARTSHILL MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
THE MOORCROFT MEDICAL CTR	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
TRENT VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
HANLEY, BUCKNALL, BENTILEE PCN HUB	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
HARLEY STREET MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
HARLEY STREET MEDICAL CTR	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
MINOR SURGERY LES	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
NORTH STAFFS GP FEDERATION	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
NS EXTENDED ACCESS SERVICE TPP CLIENT	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
DR CHADALAVADA BRANCH2	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
HANLEY HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
PRIMA CARE SURGERIES	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
HANLEY HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
HANLEY HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
CASTT	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
ADULT MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITY	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
MILLER STREET SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
HANFORD HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
ADULT DRUG & ALCOHOL SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
LYME VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
LYME VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
LYME VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
LEARNING DISABILITIES	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
MEIR PCN - EXTEND ACC	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
LONGTON HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
LONGTON HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
LONGTON HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
LONGTON HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
ADDERLEY GREEN SURGERY	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
LONGTON HALL SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
WILLOWBANK SURGERY LONGTON BRANCH	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
LONGTON HALL SURGERY	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
ROYAL STOKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	1.4 mi