Side-by-side comparison of ST18 Stafford and ST2 Stoke-on-trent covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
ST2 is the more affordable option at £152,500 median vs £336,250 in ST18. ST18 has lower recorded crime (1,254 vs 4,379 offences over 13 months). ST2 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | ST18 Stafford | ST2 Stoke-on-trent |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £336,250 | £152,500 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,303 | £2,183 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,254 | 4,379 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 2.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 19.4 | 77.7 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 62.4 | 95.8 |
| EPC Median Score | 68.0 | 69.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.