Strong on transport, weaker on safety and lower house prices

This public area guide compares Burslem in City of Stoke-on-Trent using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.

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Is Burslem a good place to live?

Burslem may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access and lower house prices. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access and lower house prices, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.

You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in City of Stoke-on-Trent below.

For the full breakdown, open the app report for deeper comparisons and shortlist tools.

Burslem at a glance

Crime rate
Local result 24.67 per 1,000 people
National comparison
Weak 10th percentile
House prices
Local result £96,517
National comparison
Lower prices 1st percentile
Schools
Local result 35th percentile
National comparison
Middle
Flood risk
Local result 50th percentile
National comparison
Middle
Transport
Local result 78th percentile
National comparison
Strong

Best fit and trade-offs

May suit

  • Movers who value stronger transport access
  • Buyers looking for lower house prices

Watch out for

  • Crime data appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally

The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.

Crime rate in Burslem

Crime rate

Crime rate

24.67 per 1,000 people

Percentile

10th percentile nationally

Crime data appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally.

House prices in Burslem

House prices

Average sold price

£96,517

Percentile

1st percentile nationally

House prices appear lower than many neighbourhoods nationally.

Schools in Burslem

Schools

35th percentile nationally

Flood risk in Burslem

Flood risk

50th percentile nationally

Transport in Burslem

Transport

78th percentile nationally

What the full report adds

This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.

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FAQs

Is Burslem a good place to live?

Burslem may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access and lower house prices. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access and lower house prices, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.

Is Burslem safe?

Burslem ranks in the 10th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.

What are house prices like in Burslem?

The average sold price is £96,517, with house prices in the 1st percentile nationally.

How are schools in Burslem?

Schools rank in the 35th percentile nationally for this public profile.

What neighbourhoods are near Burslem?

Nearby public profiles include Burslem Park in City of Stoke-on-Trent and Birches Head & Northwood in City of Stoke-on-Trent.