# Your Move Tunstall Local Area Guide

## Why live in Tunstall?

Tunstall is the most northerly of Stoke-on-Trent’s six towns, known for its strong pottery heritage, excellent parks and practical urban layout. It offers a mix of Victorian terraces, modern developments and easy access to the wider city. Residents value its central location, local amenities and links to green spaces such as Victoria Park and Westport Lake.

   ![Why move to Stoke-On-Trent?](https://www.your-move.co.uk/uploads/branch/lag_image_lg_194_m.jpg?v=130077)

## Tunstall Property Market

The area provides a wide range of homes, from affordable terraces and flats to larger detached family properties. Average prices sit in the low-£100k range, making Tunstall one of the more accessible areas of Stoke-on-Trent for first-time buyers and investors. Strong rental yields and ongoing regeneration in nearby Middleport continue to attract investment interest.

![Your Move for sale](https://www.your-move.co.uk/images/sign_for_sale.png)

## Average property price in Tunstall

£184,792

+5.7%

Last 5 years

 

 

 

 

[Properties for sale in Tunstall](https://www.your-move.co.uk/estate-agent/tunstall/find-property-for-sale)

 Based on the Land Registry data for properties sold within the postcodes that Your Move Tunstall covers. 

![Your Move to let](https://www.your-move.co.uk/images/sign_to_let.png)

## Average rental price in Tunstall

£688pcm

-4.8%

Last 12 months

 

+39.8%

Last 5 years

 

 

 

 

[Properties to rent in Tunstall](https://www.your-move.co.uk/estate-agent/tunstall/find-property-for-rent)

 Based on the advertised rental prices for properties to rent by Your Move Tunstall in the last 12 months from today's date. 

 

## **Transport links in Tunstall**

Tunstall benefits from excellent connectivity. The A500 is minutes from the town, providing fast access to the M6, while nearby railway stations at Longport and Kidsgrove link residents to Manchester, Birmingham and London via Stoke-on-Trent station. These transport options support commuting across the Midlands and the North West.

## **Education in Tunstall**

Schooling provision is strong, with multiple Outstanding rated primaries including New Ford Academy and Waterside Primary School. Many Good rated schools such as Goldenhill Primary Academy and The King's CofE Academy further support families, while Staffordshire University and Keele University are both within easy reach.

## **Amenities and Leisure**

Tunstall offers supermarkets, cafés, pubs, shops and the wider Potteries retail district close by. Local attractions include Middleport Pottery, Westport Lake Visitor Centre and Victoria Park, known for its natural heritage, play areas and outdoor gym. The town’s compact centre provides everyday convenience alongside cultural and leisure activities.

## **Local Character**

Tunstall has a distinctive identity rooted in its industrial past, with Victorian streets and pottery-era architecture still shaping the area. The mix of old and new housing, community-focused neighbourhoods and access to scenic walking routes gives the town a practical yet characterful feel.

## **What’s the local Tunstall community like?**

Residents describe Tunstall as friendly and community-minded, with active neighbourhood groups, local events and accessible public spaces. The town attracts young families, long-term locals and professionals who value affordability and centrality.

## **Employment**

Employment opportunities span retail, logistics, manufacturing and the education sector. Many residents also commute into Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Manchester and Birmingham via strong road and rail links. Local regeneration continues to support new business and employment growth in surrounding districts.

## **Food scene**

Tunstall offers cafés, traditional pubs, takeaways and restaurants, with wider dining choices across the Potteries including Hanley, Burslem and Newcastle-under-Lyme. Major shopping centres and leisure parks nearby broaden the variety of food and drink options.

## **Who buys in Tunstall?**

Tunstall attracts first-time buyers seeking affordability, families looking for good schools and commuters drawn by its road and rail connectivity. Investors remain active due to strong rental yields, lower entry prices and regeneration activity in the surrounding area.

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## Your Move Tunstall's recently sold or let properties

 [    ![2 bedroom Mid Terrace House to rent](https://www.your-move.co.uk/property-image/rps_yom-QTU260527/image/QTU260527_01/l.jpg?v=92511) Let agreed

 

 **King William Street, Stoke-on-Trent** **2** bedrooms **1** bathroom **1** reception 

- Two-bedroom terraced house
- Good overall property condition
 
 **£725 pcm**  

 ](/property/mid-terrace-house-to-rent-king-william-street-stoke-on-trent-st6-id-qtu260527) 

 [    ![3 bedroom Semi Detached House to rent](https://www.your-move.co.uk/property-image/rps_yom-QTU260499/image/QTU260499_09/s.jpg?v=33308) Let

 

 **Sherwin Road, Stoke-on-Trent** **3** bedrooms **1** bathroom **1** reception 

- Three-bedroom semi-detached house
- Modern open-plan kitchen dining area
 
 **£850 pcm**  

 ](/property/semi-detached-house-to-rent-sherwin-road-stoke-on-trent-st6-id-qtu260499) 

 [    ![3 bedroom Semi Detached House to rent](https://www.your-move.co.uk/property-image/rps_yom-QTU260518/image/QTU260518_09/s.jpg?v=35381) Let agreed

 

 **Cornhill Road, Stoke-on-Trent** **3** bedrooms **1** bathroom **1** reception 

- Charming semi-detached property in Chell Heath
- Cosy reception room with lovely fireplace
 
 **£895 pcm**  

 ](/property/semi-detached-house-to-rent-cornhill-road-stoke-on-trent-st6-id-qtu260518) 

 [    ![3 bedroom House to rent](https://www.your-move.co.uk/property-image/rps_yom-QLG260444/image/QLG260444_19/s.jpg?v=23987) Let agreed

 

 **Poundlock Avenue, Stoke-on-Trent** **3** bedrooms **2** bathrooms **1** reception 

- Three-bedroom family home to let
- Master bedroom with en suite
 
 **£1,000 pcm**  

 ](/property/house-to-rent-poundlock-avenue-stoke-on-trent-st1-id-qlg260444) 

 [    ![3 bedroom Mid Terrace House to rent](https://www.your-move.co.uk/property-image/rps_yom-QTU260477/image/QTU260477_01/s.jpg?v=27695) Let

 

 **High Street, Sandyford, Stoke-on-Trent** **3** bedrooms **1** bathroom **1** reception 

- Three-bedroom terraced town house
- Two bathrooms, upstairs and downstairs
 
 **£850 pcm**  

 ](/property/mid-terrace-house-to-rent-high-street-sandyford-stoke-on-trent-st6-id-qtu260477) 

 [    ![3 bedroom Semi Detached House to rent](https://www.your-move.co.uk/property-image/rps_yom-QTU260327/image/QTU260327_01/s.jpg?v=30525) Let

 

 **High Street, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent** **3** bedrooms **1** bathroom **1** reception 

- Three-bedroom semi-detached house
- Neutrally decorated throughout
 
 **£925 pcm**  

 ](/property/semi-detached-house-to-rent-high-street-tunstall-stoke-on-trent-st6-id-qtu260327)

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