Ideally placed between Manchester, Wolverhampton and Birmingham, Stoke-on-Trent is a city and unitary authority in Staffordshire. Made famous as the home of pottery making in the UK, it continues to be a thriving city and a great place to live.
As the largest settlement in Staffordshire, it’s surrounded by the towns of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Alsager, Kidsgrove, Biddulph and Stone. At Wain Homes, we have a number of new homes for sale in Stoke-on-Trent across our many new build developments in and around the city.
Stoke was voted amongst the best places to live in the UK in 2022
The city is home to a range of cultural attractions in the Cultural Quarter
Home to Staffordshire University and has 14 schools rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted
It is one of the greenest cities in the UK, with five parks awarded Green Flag status
The city is served by great transport links
Two Areas of outstanding natural beauty just half an hour away
WHY STOKE-ON-TRENT IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE
It’s no surprise that more families are choosing to call Stoke-on-Trent home. The city is home to 14 schools rated as “Outstanding” by Ofsted, including Waterside Primary School, St Peter’s Catholic Academy and May Bank Infants’ School. Staffordshire University is based in the city, whilst Keele University is nearby.
As one of the greenest cities in the UK, Stoke has five parks that have been awarded Green Flag status. Nearby 725-acre Trentham Estate is not to be missed, whilst there are two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty just half an hour away – Cannock Chase and the Peak District National Park. There are also many family-friendly attractions nearby, including Alton Towers just 16 miles from the city centre.
As well as being voted amongst the best places to live in the UK in 2022 – due to its proximity to green space and low crime rate – Stoke-on-Trent is a city packed with culture. The Cultural Quarter is home to the Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall offering drama, dance, musicals and opera, whilst the likes of Eleven, The Sugarmill and The Underground are great for live music. The city hosts many festivals including the Stoke-on-Trent Literary Festival, Winter Wonderland and the Big Feast outdoor arts festival. Championship football team Stoke City are also based in the heart of the city, whilst The Potteries Centre is a hub for shopping, cinema and eating out.
Stoke is famed as the centre of pottery making in the UK, with The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, The Gladstone Pottery Museum and Spode Museum Trust Heritage Centre all great places to learn about the city’s history.
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With its Staffordshire location, Stoke-on-Trent is well connected to the rest of the UK. The M6 motorway is within easy reach, whilst Stoke-on-Trent train station offers high speed trains to Birmingham, Manchester and London Euston. Manchester Airport is a 45-minute drive from Stoke-on-Trent, and Birmingham International Airport and East Midlands Airport are just an hour away.
If you want to call the city home, you’ll find a range of new build properties for sale in Stoke-on-Trent with Wain Homes.
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