Stoke-on-Trent is the capital of ceramics, home to the Staffordshire oatcake and undoubtedly the friendliest people in the UK. We’ve been confirmed as the best area in the country for economic growth, we’ve been named as one of the most cultural places to live by the Sunday Times and we’re one of the greenest cities in the country with acres of green open space and parks.
Of course, we do face challenges as a city – and we are very open about these. There are tough challenges and difficult decisions to make, but with that comes opportunity and the chance to make our mark, driving through real change and with it, a huge sense of accomplishment.
Getting around could not be easier. With excellent road and rail links, Stoke-on-Trent is easily accessible from major cities across the country - Manchester, Liverpool, Chester, Birmingham, Sheffield, Derby, Wolverhampton, Nottingham and Leicester, are all within an hour.. The city has an excellent road network and for cyclists there is a vast network of cycle routes, with some of the country's best picturesque views to accompany you.
Use the links below to see how easy it is to travel to and around our great city:
By car
By train
By bicycle
The following financial assistance can be sought, if you meet the criteria, to help towards the cost of either moving home or travelling to work from your present home.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council's Relocation & Commuter Scheme offers upto:
Relocation - upto £8,000
Commuter Travel Allowance - up to 2 years or up to £5,000, whichever applies first
We are revolutionising city centre living. Creating apartments to rent for the like-minded, and the curious, creating a living experience unlike any other at the heart of the city’s most exciting district, Smithfield.
Each apartment has beautifully designed interiors to create your idyllic home, offering contemporary living that exceeds expectations. Click here to find out more about these exciting city centre apartments.
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TOWNS: Stoke-on-Trent is made up of 6 towns;Burslem, City Centre (Hanley),Fenton,Longton, Stoke and Tunstall.
AREA: 36 square miles (93km²).
POPULATION: 261,000 people call Stoke home and many more commute to work here.
Stoke-on-Trent is one of the fastest growing economies in England, ranking first for job growth - UK Powerhouse 2020 report.
Other key results include:
Over 1,000 new homes were built in 2019/20, 97% on brownfield land, with a further c. 7,000 dwellings with planning permission.
The Ceramic Valley Enterprise Zone launched in 2016, is one of the most successful EZ in the UK.
8,000 jobs have been created in the last five years with job density increasing above the national average.
GVA per Capita in the city saw more positive growth of 7.1 % in in period 2015-2018.
The city has 5.1m visitors a year to local attractions and museums.
The city was ranked as the 11th best cultural destination in the UK (Times) and the 18th best city to raise a family by Money Supermarket.
Stoke-on-Trent is a city built on a history of industrial greatness and creative flair. And we’re now a city that’s enjoying a bright future – using the area’s artistic knowhow, ambition, business skills and many other incredible talents to take us on that journey.