ST1 2JS postcode in Stoke-on-Trent, England
ST1 2JS is a postcode in Stoke-on-Trent, in the Birches Head & Northwood ward. It is in the Stoke-on-Trent Central parliamentary constituency and the Staffordshire police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where ST1 2JS is, and what is near it
- ST1 2JS
- Other postcodes in ST1 2: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 8 bus stops
- 1 EV charging point
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 53.0300, longitude -2.1740)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after ST1 2JS?
- Stoke-on-TrentCouncil, for all local services Stoke-on-Trent: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around ST1 2JS Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- StaffordshirePolice force area
- Stoke-on-Trent CentralParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Gareth Snell (Labour (Co-op)), as Parliament lists them. Contact Gareth Snell
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at ST1 2JS?
Every home and business at ST1 2JS can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at ST1 2JS?
BinDayBuddy has not read Stoke-on-Trent City Council's days for ST1 2JS today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for ST1 2JS on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is ST1 2JS at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include ST1 2JS.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Stoke-on-Trent
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for ST1 2JS: 2,651 properties in Stoke-on-Trent are at high risk (1.9% of all its properties). All the figures for Stoke-on-Trent
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of ST1 2JS is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near ST1 2JS?
Homes in ST1 2 sold for a typical £95,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 25 sales, down 4.5% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Semi-detached 3 sales, too few to price
- Terraced £107,500 20 sales
- Flat or maisonette 2 sales, too few to price
Across the whole ST1 district: a typical £137,000 from 266 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in ST1 2JS
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in ST1 2JS from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Food hygiene ratings at ST1 2JS
The Food Standards Agency lists one food business at ST1 2JS. Each opens the agency's own page for it, with what the council's inspector found.
Ratings run from 5, very good, to 0, urgent improvement necessary. A rating comes from the business's last inspection, and can change at the next.
Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards AgencySource: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene ratings as published on 22 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near ST1 2JS?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 800 homes in the neighbourhood around ST1 2JS. Over half of them (99%) are in council tax band A. More were built from 1965 to 1982 than in any other period (39%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Stoke-on-Trent for 2026‑27: £2,183. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,455 (band A) to £1,698 (band B); band A, the most common, is £1,455.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 790 (99%) | £1,455 |
| Band B | about 10 (1%) | £1,698 |
| Band C | fewer than 5 | £1,941 |
| Band D | fewer than 5 | £2,183 |
| Band E | fewer than 5 | £2,668 |
| Band F | fewer than 5 | £3,153 |
| Band G | withheld | £3,639 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £4,366 |
When the homes were built
- 36% Before 1900
- 1% 1900 to 1918
- 1% 1919 to 1939
- 13% 1945 to 1964
- 39% 1965 to 1982
- 3% 1983 to 1999
- 6% 2000 to 2009
- None 2010 to 2019
- 1% 2020 or later
2010 to 2019: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Stoke-on-Trent before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of ST1 2JS is in (ONS area E01014330), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near ST1 2JS?
The nearest open schools to ST1 2JS, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to ST1 2JS?
The nearest railway station to the centre of ST1 2JS is Stoke-on-Trent Rail Station, 2.5 km away in a straight line.
- Stoke-on-Trent Rail Station Railway station 2.5 kmCycle
- Longport Rail Station Railway station 3.1 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
8 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Old Town Road, 80 m away.
More stations near ST1 2JS, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near ST1 2JS?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of ST1 2JS, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Prima Care Surgeries Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 01782 202422 400 mWalk
- Harley Street Medical Ctr Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01782 212066 850 mWalk
- The Moorcroft Medical Ctr Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2021, over 3 years old · Phone 01782 202622 950 mWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near ST1 2JS?
The nearest charging points to the centre of ST1 2JS, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- John Street Car Park Charging point · No details mapped 800 mWalk
- Pod Point Charging point · 8 chargers 1.8 kmCycle
- Pod Point Charging point · 8 chargers 1.8 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near ST1 2JS?
The nearest to the centre of ST1 2JS, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Bhandal Dental Practice - Unit 7 Whittle Court Phone 01782 279110 300 mWalk
- Hanley Health Centre (Dental Services) Phone 0300 790 7000 400 mWalk
- NIGHT AND DAY EMERGENCY DENTIST 600 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to ST1 2JS?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Haywood Hospital Phone 0300 790 7000 3.2 kmCycle
- Royal Stoke University Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report April 2025 · Phone 01782 715444 3.9 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near ST1 2JS?
The nearest care homes to the centre of ST1 2JS, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Hanley House Phone 07944 038151 750 mWalk
- Regent Road Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01782 263720 1.1 kmWalk
- Goldenpark Nursing Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2025 · Phone 01782 420600 1.1 kmWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near ST1 2JS?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of ST1 2JS, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Superdrug Pharmacy, Msu 6 Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 5:30pm; Sun closed · Phone 01782 213598 300 mWalk
- Hanley Pharmacy Mon to Fri 8:30am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 01782 266229 400 mWalk
- Boots, 3-5 Upper Market Square Mon to Sat 8:30am to 5:30pm; Sun 10:30am to 4:30pm · Phone 01782 213271 400 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near ST1 2JS?
The nearest vets to the centre of ST1 2JS on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Shires Vets Eaton Park 2.5 kmCycle
- White Cross Vets Phone +44 1782 898030 2.9 kmCycle
- PDSA Pet Hospital 3.4 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is ST1 2JS in a conservation area?
The centre of ST1 2JS is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near ST1 2JS?
Police.uk records 679 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of ST1 2JS in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: drugs 23, burglary 20, robbery 18, other crime 14, vehicle crime 12, possession of weapons 8, bicycle theft 6, theft from the person 2.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for ST1 2JS
- Ward
- Birches Head & Northwood
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- West Midlands
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
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