Stoke on Trent Area Guide

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Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire

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Living in

Stoke-on-Trent is a city and unitary authority which is located in the county of Staffordshire, in west-central England. Situated between Manchester and Birmingham, Stoke-on-Trent is a hotspot for commuters who can choose between the 6 towns of Hanley, Burslem, Tunstall, Longton, Fenton, and the original Stoke. Although based in such a sought-after location, house-hunters can find many reasonable properties in Stoke-on-Trent with the average values sitting at just £142,000. Each of the 6 town centres in Stoke-on-Trent have distinctive Victorian aesthetics and regimented rows of Victorian terraces line streets due to the city's ceramics history from the 19th century. 

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Community

Plenty of wonderful attractions are dotted across Stoke-on-Trent for residents and tourists to enjoy. Locals can explore the incredible museums, creative opportunities, magical gardens, and not forgetting the UK's only Monkey Forest. Some of the popular venues to visit include The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Moorcroft Heritage Visitor Centre, The Regent Theatre, and The Trentham Estate. Shopaholics also have a great variety of centres to choose from, such as, Bentilee Market, The Potteries Centre, and Trentham Shopping Village- with 77 timber lodges housing amazing Shops, Cafés and Restaurants.

Safety

Stoke-on-Trent has been named among the top 10 most unsafe locations within Staffordshire, with a 3.2% higher crime rate than the West Midlands and a 17% higher crime rate than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.

Parking

Many parking options are located across Stoke-on-Trent, including the wide variety of city centre car parks, such as Kingsway Carpark, John Street Car Park, and Broad Street Parking, which are all offering hourly rates. If residents are looking for other private parking, they can book online via JustPark, Parkopedia, or Yourparkingspace, where a daily or monthly fee will be required depending on the stay.

Nightlife

Stoke-on-Trent offers its residents a great choice of pubs, bars, and nightclubs. Some of the popular venues in the area consist of Pink Nightclub, The Woodman, Gossip!, and The Cuckoo. If residents fancy a change of scenery, they can travel to the major cities of Liverpool, Manchester, and Sheffield for even further nightlife entertainment. 

Family Friendly

An impressive 15 ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted-rated schools can be located in Stoke-on-Trent, which allows families to choose some great local education options for their children. Some of the nearby choices are Waterside Primary School, St Peter's Catholic Academy, and St Mary's Catholic Academy. Higher and further education options are also available, with Stoke on Trent College, Staffordshire University, and the University of Liverpool in the area.

Pet Friendly

With a mixture of great properties across Stoke-on-Trent, pet owners are sure to find a suitable property for themselves along with their furry friends. As well as having appropriate accommodations, pet owners and adventurers can find some lovely scenic spaces to explore at Central Forest Park, Parkhall Country Park, Hanley Park, and Longton Park.

Transport

Stoke-on-Trent train station is served by both the EMR and Avanti West Coast train services, where residents can access transport to the popular destinations of Manchester Piccadilly- 56m, Liverpool Lime Street- 1hr 16m, and Sheffield- 1hr 22m. Manchester (MAN) Airport is the nearest airport to Stoke-on-Trent, which can be reached in 46 minutes by car via the M6. Buses also sere the area for local travel.