House prices in Stoke-on-Trent
The median price paid for a home in Stoke-on-Trent was £143,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 2,920 sales. House prices in Stoke-on-Trent did not change 0.0% in the year to September 2026, and are 16.7% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Stoke-on-Trent was 42% lower than the median for West Midlands (£245,000). The average private rent in Stoke-on-Trent was £715 a month in August 2026, 5.5% up on a year earlier (ONS). Stoke-on-Trent had 12.5 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Stoke-on-Trent stands out
- Stoke-on-Trent has the 12th lowest median house price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: £143,000 in the 12 months to September 2026.
- Stoke-on-Trent has the 17th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures: 12.5 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026.
- Stoke-on-Trent has the 27th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales: £715 a month in August 2026.
House prices in Stoke-on-Trent
The median price paid in Stoke-on-Trent was £143,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 2,920 sales, or £1,855 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | West Midlands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £261,000 | 435 | £2,841 | +3.4% | +18.7% | £390,000 |
| Semi-detached | £165,000 | 1,152 | £2,124 | +1.5% | +22.2% | £247,000 |
| Terraced | £105,000 | 1,228 | £1,402 | −2.8% | +23.5% | £200,000 |
| Flats | £75,000 | 105 | £1,486 | −6.2% | +0.5% | £135,000 |
Compared with West Midlands and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke-on-Trent | £143,000 | 0.0% | +16.7% | £1,855 | −1.1% |
| West Midlands | £245,000 | 0.0% | +12.9% | £2,950 | +0.1% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Stoke-on-Trent sold for a median £1,855 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 37% lower than the figure for West Midlands (£2,950).
Stoke-on-Trent has the 12th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the lowest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
Its 0.0% change over the year is the 107th smallest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 11th biggest rise of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
Crime in Stoke-on-Trent
The police recorded 34,237 crimes in Stoke-on-Trent in the 12 months to August 2026, 12.5 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Stoke-on-Trent rose 8.7% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 2.5% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5.07 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 5.31 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 1.36 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.74 |
Stoke-on-Trent has the 17th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the highest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Rents in Stoke-on-Trent
The average private rent in Stoke-on-Trent was £715 a month in August 2026, 5.5% up on a year earlier. Rents in Stoke-on-Trent are 33.1% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Stoke-on-Trent has the 27th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the lowest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
How many homes sell in Stoke-on-Trent
2,206 homes were sold in Stoke-on-Trent in the 12 months to September 2026, 0.82 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Stoke-on-Trent were 4.1% up on the year before and 37.5% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 58th fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 6th fewest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Deprivation in Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent is the 26th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 26th |
| Income | 29th |
| Employment | 19th |
| Education and skills | 11th |
| Health | 10th |
| Crime | 34th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 231st |
| Living environment | 99th |
Broadband and mobile in Stoke-on-Trent
94.0% of premises in Stoke-on-Trent can get gigabit broadband and 98.4% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 89.5% can get full fibre, and 0.2% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 77th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
98.1% of premises in Stoke-on-Trent get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Stoke-on-Trent
In the year ending June 2025, 13,595 people moved to Stoke-on-Trent from elsewhere in the UK and 14,447 moved away, a net loss of 852 (3.2 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 2,449
- Staffordshire Moorlands 987
- Stafford 727
Most moved out to
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 2,802
- Staffordshire Moorlands 1,458
- Stafford 1,019
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Stoke-on-Trent
How much does a house cost in Stoke-on-Trent?
The median price paid for a home in Stoke-on-Trent was £143,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £261,000; semi-detached £165,000; terraced £105,000; flats £75,000.
Are house prices in Stoke-on-Trent going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Stoke-on-Trent did not change 0.0%, and over five years it rose 16.7%. Across West Midlands prices did not change 0.0% over the same year.
How much is rent in Stoke-on-Trent?
The average private rent in Stoke-on-Trent was £715 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £518; 2 bed £662; 3 bed £796; 4+ bed £1,080.
Is Stoke-on-Trent a safe place to live?
Stoke-on-Trent had 12.5 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 17th highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for West Midlands was 8.3. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Stoke-on-Trent?
89.5% of premises in Stoke-on-Trent can get full fibre and 94.0% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 9 km
- Staffordshire Moorlands 14 km
- Cheshire East 19 km
- Stafford 19 km
- East Staffordshire 22 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.