Buying in Stoke-on-Trent
The city of Stoke-on-Trent sits in the county of Staffordshire and is one of the largest settlements within the West Midlands. The town is known by the locals as The Potteries, due to its significant influence on the UK’s pottery industry.
Stoke-on-Trent is one of the few cities that perfectly embodies a blend of both city life and nature, with plenty of green spaces and moorland right on residents' doorsteps. The average house price in the area is just over £163,000 — well under the UK average — making it an ideal area for the first time buyer or anyone seeking a bargain.
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Transport in Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent residents are served by excellent transport links by road, rail and bus.
If you do the daily commute by car, Stoke-on-Trent is linked to the M6 motorway network, linking the area to major cities such as Birmingham and Manchester, both of which are only an hour away. Stoke-on-Trent is close to neighbouring cities such as Derby and Nottingham too, providing a wider range of job opportunities to its residents.
The rail network in Stoke-on-Trent is second-to-none, with direct links to major cities and business hubs such as Birmingham, Manchester and London, all served by major rail providers such as Cross Country and Avanti.
Travelling by bus in Stoke-on-Trent is easy too, with regular timetables and a wide range of routes in and around the city, as well as surrounding towns such as Newcastle-under-Lyme, Crewe, Stafford and Derby.
Living in Stoke-on-Trent
There’s plenty of new-build apartments and townhouses to choose from in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent, perfect for the homebuyer who’s looking to be close to the fantastic shopping facilities, nightlife and transport links that the city has to offer.
Looking for homes with charm and character? The area of Hanley is your best bet if you’re looking for a large Victorian era terrace built in the red-brick Stoke-on-Trent is known for. There’s a wide range of schools in the area too, with Grove Academy and St. Peters Catholic Primary School both scoring high in Ofsted reports.
If you’re looking for the quiet life, consider the picturesque villages of Oakamoor and Meerbrook which are known for having a tight-knit community and are only 30 minutes away from Stoke-on-Trent city centre.
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