About Great Chell

Great Chell is a suburb located in Staffordshire, England, within the ST6 postcode area. It lies to the north of the city of Stoke-on-Trent and is part of the larger area known as Tunstall. The suburb features a mix of residential housing, local shops, and community facilities, making it a practical choice for families and individuals alike. The area is well-connected by road, with easy access to the A527 and A50, allowing for convenient travel to nearby towns and cities. Great Chell is also close to various parks and green spaces, providing opportunities for outdoor activities. Local schools and amenities cater to the needs of residents, contributing to the community's overall functionality.

School Ratings in Great Chell

Families in Great Chell have access to 155 local schools. St Marys Catholic Academy and Whitfield Valley Primary Academy are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 16 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Great Chell

Homes sell for an average of £159K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £89K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Great Chell

Crime in the area is higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Great Chell, with 200 incidents recorded in April 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Great Chell

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Great Chell within the more deprived parts of England. A higher proportion of working-age residents face employment challenges compared to the national picture. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Great Chell

Great Chell benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 9,177 sales

Average Price £159K
£3K — £93.4M
Detached £229K 1,273
Semi £135K 3,054
Terraced £89K 4,067
Flat £73K 301

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

87 Primary
17 Secondary
51 Other
Stoke-on-Trent North Children's Centre 0.3 miles Burnwood Primary Academy Primary 0.4 miles St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy Secondary 0.5 miles Whitfield Valley Primary Academy Primary Outstanding 0.5 miles Ormiston Horizon Academy Secondary Good 0.5 miles Watermill School 0.5 miles Mill Hill Primary Academy Primary Outstanding 0.7 miles Ball Green Primary School Primary Good 0.8 miles St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy Primary Good 1 miles Haywood Academy Secondary Good 1 miles Norton and Ball Green Children Centre 1 miles St Marys Catholic Academy Primary Outstanding 1.1 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Great Chell IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Great Chell experiences higher levels of deprivation than much of England. Employment and income indicators fall below the national average, though the area benefits from targeted regeneration and community support programmes.

Overall Deprivation
3/10
Income
4/10
Employment
3/10
Education
3/10
Health
3/10
Housing
7/10
Living Environment
5/10
17,690 Children (0-15) 21%
51,706 Working Age 61%
20,170 Older (60+) 24%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 50.9% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 24.9% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Great Chell 884 crimes · April 2026

High Crime Area

Crime figures for Great Chell are higher than the England and Wales average, with violence & sexual offences the most prevalent offence recorded. Urban density and footfall contribute to elevated reporting in areas like this. Ongoing investment in policing and community safety programmes aims to improve the picture.

291 Violence & Sexual Offences
200 Anti-Social Behaviour
67 Vehicle Crime
60 Criminal Damage & Arson
59 Public Order
57 Other Theft
43 Shoplifting
41 Burglary
22 Drugs
16 Robbery
12 Other Crime
10 Weapons
4 Bicycle Theft
2 Theft from Person
Local Policing
Staffordshire Bradeley & Chell Heath Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Longport Train Station 2.2 miles
Kidsgrove Train Station 2.6 miles
Alsager Train Station 4.9 miles
Longton Train Station 5.8 miles
Blythe Bridge Train Station 8.1 miles
Wedgwood Train Station 8.2 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Chell Heath 0 yards Little Chell 0 yards Pitts Hill 0.6 miles Fegg Hayes 0.6 miles Stanfield 0.6 miles Oxford 0.6 miles Bank Top 0.6 miles Turnhurst 0.9 miles Bradeley 0.9 miles Tunstall 0.9 miles Ball Green 1.2 miles Cornhill 1.2 miles

Local Government

District Stoke-on-Trent
County Staffordshire
Ward Burslem Central
Constituency Stoke-on-Trent North
Parish Stoke-on-Trent, unparished area
Region West Midlands

Streets in ST6 30 shown View all streets

A50 10 Acreswood Road 2 Adams Avenue 2 Adderley Road 1 Adkins Street 1 Alanley Close 1 Albany Street 1 Alcester Close 1 Alderley Rise 2 Aldersea Close 1 Alwyn Crescent 1 Ambleside Place 1 America Street 2 Amicable Street 1 Ancaster Street 1 Anderson Place 1 Andrew Mulligan Close 1 Andrew Street 1 Anna Walk 1 Apollo Walk 1 Appledore Grove 2 Aries Close 1 Arthur Street 1 Ashburton Street 1 Ashlar Close 2 Ashman Street 1 Ashover Grove 1 Athelstan Street 1 Athlone Street 3 Aubrey Street 1

Postcodes in ST6 50 shown View all postcodes

ST6 1AA ST6 1AB ST6 1AE ST6 1AF ST6 1AG ST6 1AJ ST6 1AP ST6 1AQ ST6 1AR ST6 1AS ST6 1AT ST6 1AU ST6 1AW ST6 1AX ST6 1AY ST6 1AZ ST6 1BA ST6 1BB ST6 1BD ST6 1BE ST6 1BG ST6 1BH ST6 1BJ ST6 1BL ST6 1BN ST6 1BP ST6 1BQ ST6 1BS ST6 1BU ST6 1BW ST6 1BY ST6 1BZ ST6 1DB ST6 1DF ST6 1DJ ST6 1DP ST6 1DS ST6 1DT ST6 1DU ST6 1DW ST6 1DY ST6 1EA ST6 1EB ST6 1ED ST6 1EF ST6 1EG ST6 1EH ST6 1EJ ST6 1EL ST6 1EN