Stoke is in the southern part of Nelson city, around 7 km south of central Nelson, on the route to Richmond. It includes Nelson Airport at its western edge and is bordered by Tāhunanui to the north and Richmond to the south.

What is Broadgreen House?

Broadgreen House is a historic 1855 cob cottage in Stoke, on Nayland Road. It's preserved as a museum of mid-1800s colonial life, with eleven furnished rooms, plus the Samuels Rose Garden featuring around 650 varieties of roses.

When did McCashin's Brewery start?

McCashin's Brewery in Stoke launched in 1981 from the site of the former Rochdale Cider factory. It's one of New Zealand's earliest craft breweries and a pioneer of the Nelson hop industry that now supports breweries worldwide.

Is Saxton Oval in Stoke?

Yes. Saxton Oval, also called Saxton Field, is the main cricket and sports complex in Stoke. It hosted three matches at the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup and is used for international and regional cricket fixtures.

How old is Stoke School?

Stoke School was founded in 1852, making it the second-oldest public school in New Zealand still on its original site. It's been part of the suburb's identity for the better part of two centuries.

Which schools are in zone for Stoke?

Children living in Stoke are in zone for Nayland College, Birchwood School, Broadgreen Intermediate, Nayland Primary School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.

How do I check my school zone in Stoke?

Use the School Zone Checker on this page — enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.

Stoke, Nelson / Tasman | Schools, Lifestyle & Local Guide

Living in Stoke

Stoke is the southern half of Nelson, around 7 km south of central Nelson, on the way to Richmond. It's quietly the engine room of greater Nelson: home to most of the supermarkets, the airport, the rugby club and the brewing scene that put the region on the craft beer map.

Broadgreen House on Nayland Road is a beautifully preserved 1855 cob cottage, now a museum, with a 650-variety rose garden alongside. Isel House and Park (next door) is older still and free to wander. The Isel Twilight Market runs Thursday evenings from October to April: street food, live music, local crafts under the trees.

McCashin's Brewery on Main Road is essentially where New Zealand craft beer started. The site began as the Rochdale Cider factory in the 1930s and Terry McCashin's brewery launched in 1981, well before "craft beer" was a recognised category. Saxton Field is the main sports complex, with a velodrome, hockey turfs and Saxton Oval (a 2015 Cricket World Cup venue).

Stoke School, founded in 1852, is the second-oldest public school in New Zealand. Add Nayland College, four primaries and easy bus access to Nelson and Richmond, and the family-suburb pitch writes itself.

Is Stoke a good place to live?

Stoke is home to roughly 16,527 people across 20.3 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Stoke scores 68 out of 100, with a safety score of 83/100 and 51% green space.

Schools: Stoke has 17 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.

Housing: The estimated median value is around $751K, and weekly rent typically sits around $468.

Lifestyle: Stoke has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 9.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.

Whether Stoke is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.

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Livability Breakdown

Safety83
Amenities100
Schools65
Housing Affordability50
Green space100
Community22
Transport20

Property & Economics

Est. Median Value: $751K
Median Weekly Rent: $468/wk
Median HH Income: $67K/yr
Pop. Growth (5yr): +0.2%
Data Year: 2023

Key Financial Indicators (NZD)

† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Stoke?: Stoke is in the southern part of Nelson city, around 7 km south of central Nelson, on the route to Richmond. It includes Nelson Airport at its western edge and is bordered by Tāhunanui to the north and Richmond to the south.
What is Broadgreen House?: Broadgreen House is a historic 1855 cob cottage in Stoke, on Nayland Road. It's preserved as a museum of mid-1800s colonial life, with eleven furnished rooms, plus the Samuels Rose Garden featuring around 650 varieties of roses.
When did McCashin's Brewery start?: McCashin's Brewery in Stoke launched in 1981 from the site of the former Rochdale Cider factory. It's one of New Zealand's earliest craft breweries and a pioneer of the Nelson hop industry that now supports breweries worldwide.
Is Saxton Oval in Stoke?: Yes. Saxton Oval, also called Saxton Field, is the main cricket and sports complex in Stoke. It hosted three matches at the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup and is used for international and regional cricket fixtures.
How old is Stoke School?: Stoke School was founded in 1852, making it the second-oldest public school in New Zealand still on its original site. It's been part of the suburb's identity for the better part of two centuries.

Schools & Enrolment Zones in Stoke

Schools in zone for Stoke

Children living in Stoke have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.

Nayland College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1312 · decile 6
Birchwood School
Contributing · roll 236 · decile 5
Broadgreen Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 486 · decile 6
Nayland Primary School
Contributing · roll 367 · decile 6

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School Zone Checker

Enter your address to check your school zone in Stoke. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.

Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.

Other nearby schools

Schools close to Stoke that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).

Stoke School
Contributing · roll 187 · decile 4 · 0.6 km away
Nelson Christian Academy
Full Primary · roll 311 · decile 6 · 1.7 km away
Enner Glynn School
Contributing · roll 306 · decile 7 · 2.7 km away
Garin College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 637 · decile 8 · 2.7 km away
Waimea College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1539 · decile 8 · 3.3 km away
Salisbury School (Nelson)
Specialist School · roll 11 · decile 8 · 3.4 km away
TKKM o Tuia te Matangi
Composite · roll 50 · decile 4 · 3.5 km away
St Paul's School (Richmond)
Full Primary · roll 361 · decile 8 · 3.5 km away
Waimea Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 546 · decile 8 · 3.6 km away
Henley School (Nelson)
Contributing · roll 474 · decile 4 · 3.7 km away
Tahunanui School
Contributing · roll 265 · decile 4 · 3.7 km away
Richmond School (Nelson)
Contributing · roll 482 · decile 4 · 4.4 km away
Nelson Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 413 · decile 5 · 4.6 km away

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Saxton Athletics Track

Saxton Fields Sports Grounds

Chans Martial Arts Nelson

Stoke Tennis Club

Athletics Richmond

Evolve Fitness Solutions

Saxton Volleyball

Target Shooting Nelson

Broadgreen Rose Garden

Sport Tasman

Ranui Reserve

Ngawhatu Sportsfield

Greenmeadows Rugby Park

Nelson Suburbs Football Club

CrossFit 7010

Nelson Hockey

Jack Robins Basketball Stadium

Stoke Bowling Club

Orphanage Stream Reserve

Tasman United

Ngawhatu Park

Sherwood Archery Club

Seido Karate Stoke

Jess Hannah Dance and Pilates

Nelson Judo Club

Manus Tutum Goalkeeping

Isel Park

Isel Market

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Broadgreen Rose Garden

Ranui Reserve

Ngawhatu Sportsfield

Greenmeadows Rugby Park

Orphanage Stream Reserve

Ngawhatu Park

Isel Park

Isel Market

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Unichem

Month	High (°C)	Low (°C)	Rainfall (mm/day)	Sunshine (hrs/day)
☀️ Jan	22.38	14.24	1.45	11.8
☀️ Feb	21.5	13.8	4.98	10.13
🍂 Mar	20.11	11.46	1.71	10.28
🍂 Apr	17.9	10.15	2.91	8.52
🍂 May	15.45	8.17	4.01	6.94
❄️ Jun	13.28	6.04	4.6	6.53
❄️ Jul	12.69	5.54	3.41	6.68
❄️ Aug	13	5.19	4.83	8.2
🌸 Sep	14.86	6.96	2.27	8.69
🌸 Oct	16.44	8.21	3.03	10.12
🌸 Nov	18.44	10.48	3.26	11.22
☀️ Dec	21.22	13.29	2.58	11.39

Living in Stoke

Is Stoke a good place to live?

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Schools & Enrolment Zones in Stoke

Schools in zone for Stoke

Nayland College

Birchwood School

Broadgreen Intermediate

Nayland Primary School

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School Zone Checker

Other nearby schools

Stoke School

Nelson Christian Academy

Enner Glynn School

Garin College

Waimea College

Salisbury School (Nelson)

TKKM o Tuia te Matangi

St Paul's School (Richmond)

Waimea Intermediate

Henley School (Nelson)

Tahunanui School

Richmond School (Nelson)

Nelson Intermediate

Explore Stoke

🎯Things to do(28)

Saxton Athletics Track

Saxton Fields Sports Grounds

Chans Martial Arts Nelson

Stoke Tennis Club

Athletics Richmond

Evolve Fitness Solutions

Saxton Volleyball

Target Shooting Nelson

Broadgreen Rose Garden

Sport Tasman

Ranui Reserve

Ngawhatu Sportsfield

Greenmeadows Rugby Park

Nelson Suburbs Football Club

CrossFit 7010

Nelson Hockey

Jack Robins Basketball Stadium

Stoke Bowling Club

Orphanage Stream Reserve

Tasman United

Ngawhatu Park

Sherwood Archery Club

Seido Karate Stoke

Jess Hannah Dance and Pilates

Nelson Judo Club

Manus Tutum Goalkeeping

Isel Park

Isel Market

🌳Parks & green spaces(8)

Broadgreen Rose Garden

Ranui Reserve

Ngawhatu Sportsfield

Greenmeadows Rugby Park

Orphanage Stream Reserve

Ngawhatu Park

Isel Park

Isel Market

🏥Healthcare(2)

Unichem

Stoke Medical Centre

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