Stoke-on-Trent: prices, rents and costs (2026)
A data-led briefing for buyers, renters and investors — not a listings catalogue and not financial advice.
Not financial or legal advice. Official averages are for screening only. Worked examples use labelled assumptions. Speak to a mortgage broker, solicitor or adviser before you decide.
Stoke-on-Trent is a local authority in England. UK HPI average price £150,112 (−0.2% over 12 months). ONS average private rent £718 a month, implying about 5.7% gross yield before costs. Figures are for screening only — not a valuation, rental appraisal or financial advice.
Market snapshot
Average prices by property type
UK HPI averages for the authority, with sold-price medians from HM Land Registry Price Paid where we hold local sales.
| Type | Average / median | 12-month | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | £165,000 | −0.2% | 1721 |
| Detached | £260,000 | −0.2% | 321 |
| Semi-detached | £170,000 | −0.2% | 792 |
| Terraced | £122,750 | −0.2% | 560 |
| Flat | £86,000 | −0.2% | 48 |
Line chart of local house prices or HPI index over recent periods.
Bar chart of average or median prices by property type.
Source: UK House Price Index and HM Land Registry Price Paid where local sales are loaded.
Sold prices (Land Registry)
| Type | Sales | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1721 | £165,000 | £125,000–£214,000 |
| Detached | 321 | £260,000 | £215,000–£320,000 |
| Semi-detached | 792 | £170,000 | £145,000–£200,000 |
| Terraced | 560 | £122,750 | £95,000–£152,250 |
| Flat | 48 | £86,000 | £69,499–£98,000 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid, standard price paid (category A), last 24 months across the whole local authority.
Average rents by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Mean rent | 12-month | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bed | £520 | +5.1% | Sep 2026 |
| 2-bed | £665 | +5.4% | Sep 2026 |
| 3-bed | £800 | +5.4% | Sep 2026 |
| 4-bed | £1,085 | +4.4% | Sep 2026 |
Line chart of average private rents over recent periods.
Source: ONS Price Index of Private Rents.
Affordability
Price-to-earnings and rent-to-earnings coming soon once median earnings are imported for this authority.
Cost to buy and cost to rent
Cost to buy (illustration)
Uses the authority average price, 10% deposit, first-time-buyer stamp duty rules where they apply, and typical monthly running costs. Not a quote.
- Average price £150,112
- Deposit (10%) £15,011
- Stamp duty £0
- Legal / survey £2,500
- Estimated monthly £1,091
Day-one cash £17,511
Cost to rent (illustration)
Uses the authority average private rent plus estimated council tax, energy, broadband and contents insurance. Not a quote.
- Average rent £718
- Council tax £185
- Energy £145
- Broadband £30
- Move-in cash (caps) £1,546
Monthly total £1,090
EPC mix
EPC band mix coming soon. Check individual certificates on the EPC Register.
Flood risk
Flood summary coming soon for this area. Check the Environment Agency long-term flood risk map for a specific address.
Transport and commute
Commute notes coming soon. Use National Rail or TfL journey planners for a specific station pair.
Schools and crime
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Check a home in this area
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For investors
Estimated gross yield from official averages: 5.7%. Gross yield is not net profit.
No published buy-to-let town guide for this authority yet. The buy-to-let menu still lists the towns that do.
FAQ
What is the average house price in Stoke-on-Trent?
The UK House Price Index average for Stoke-on-Trent is £150,112 as of August 2026. That is an authority-wide average, not the price of a particular street or home. Not a valuation.
What is the average rent in Stoke-on-Trent?
The ONS Price Index of Private Rents average for Stoke-on-Trent is £718 a month. New lettings can differ from the stock average.
Is Stoke-on-Trent affordable?
Earnings-based affordability ratios are not loaded for Stoke-on-Trent yet. Use Is it worth it? with a specific asking price or rent for a worked monthly-cost example.
What yield do investors see in Stoke-on-Trent?
Estimated gross yield from official averages is 5.7%. Gross yield ignores mortgage costs, voids, maintenance and tax, so it is not take-home profit.
How do I check a specific home in Stoke-on-Trent?
Use Is it worth it? with the listing link or postcode. It screens fair value, monthly costs and common red flags for England and Wales.
Canonical page: /areas/stoke-on-trent. Sources: UK HPI, ONS private rents, HM Land Registry Price Paid, Environment Agency where loaded.