Barlaston
Parish in Stafford, Staffordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.955, -2.155 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 89 39 |
| Population: | 1,979 |
| Dialling code: | 01782 (Stoke-on-Trent) |
Barlaston is a small, genteel village and civil parish on the edge of Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire, England, known for its mix of rural charm and pottery heritage. The village sits amid rolling farmland and canal-side countryside, with the nearby Trent and Mersey Canal and lanes that make it popular with walkers and cyclists; visually striking local landmarks include the 18th‑century Barlaston Hall and the long association with the Wedgwood pottery company, which has left a lasting architectural and cultural imprint on the area.
Life in Barlaston feels quietly community‑minded: local clubs, a village hall and small businesses serve residents while many commute to nearby Stafford or Stoke-on-Trent for work. The parish combines historical interest with a pleasant, semi-rural lifestyle, attracting visitors curious about Staffordshire’s industrial past as well as people seeking a peaceful base close to larger towns.
Postcode districts covering Barlaston
Most populated places nearby
- Stoke-on-Trent 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Telford 23.6 miles38 km
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Burton upon Trent 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Cannock 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Crewe 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Stafford 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Macclesfield 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Bloxwich 24.3 miles39.2 km
- Lichfield 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Winsford 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Kidsgrove 9.9 miles15.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Barlaston Built-up area 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Hanford, Newstead & Trentham Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Blurton Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Tittensor Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Swynnerton & Oulton Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Dresden & Florence Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Lightwood North & Normacot Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Hollybush Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Meir South Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Longton & Meir Hay South Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Oulton Built-up area 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Meir Park Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Barlaston
ST12 9DP, ST12 9EE, ST12 9DN, ST12 9ES, ST12 9DL, ST12 9DJ, ST12 9DZ, ST12 9BD, ST12 9AZ … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 28 miles45.1 km
- East Midlands Airport 35.5 miles57.2 km
- Wedgwood Railway Station 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Barlaston Railway Station 1 mile1.5 km
Hotels near Barlaston Ad
- The Upper House 4 1 mile1.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express Stoke on Trent 3 2.5 miles4 km
- Potbank Aparthotel 4 3.8 miles6 km
- Courtyard by Marriott Keele Staffordshire 4 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Hilton Garden Inn Stoke on Trent 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Stone House Hotel 3 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Holiday Inn Stoke on Trent M6 Jct15 4 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Doubletree by Hilton Stoke on Trent 4 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Burleigh House 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Weathervane Hotel by Greene King Inns 2 3.1 miles4.9 km
Schools in Barlaston
- Barlaston C of E (VC) First School Primary
Local points of interest
- Britannia Stadium Stadium 2.5 miles4 km
- Etruria Hall Country house 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Springfield House Estate 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Vale Park Stadium 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Chartley Castle Estate 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Ingestre Hall Estate 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Blore Heath Historic site 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Acton Hill Estate 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Dieulacres Abbey Historic site 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Doddington Hall Estate 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Moreton Hall Estate 12.8 miles20.5 km
- Uttoxeter Racecourse Recreation 13.4 miles21.6 km