Find postcode

Dresden

Interactive map displaying Dresden

About

Dresden is a residential area located in the northern part of Stoke-on-Trent. It is situated near the town of Newcastle-under-Lyme, with its landscape characterised by housing estates and local amenities built across gently rolling terrain. The area primarily serves as a commuter suburb, with good road links to the city centre and the A500 providing wider regional access. Its development reflects the post-war expansion of the Potteries conurbation to accommodate growing populations.

The area is defined by its practical community facilities, including schools, shops, and several parks like Dresden Park. A notable local landmark is the Dresden Parish Church of St John, a modern building with a distinctive hexagonal design. The area's layout includes numerous cul-de-sacs and avenues, creating a predominantly quiet, neighbourhood atmosphere. Dresden's identity is closely tied to its function as a settled residential district within the larger urban fabric of the city.

Area overview

On average Dresden has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 25.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dresden is £36,130 per year. There are 2 schools in Dresden: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Dresden is home to around 5,566 people, with a population density of about 2,991.3 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
25.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dresden Population
5,566
Population density
2,991.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.56(+33%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.79(+65%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.68(+60%)
Public order
6.29(+4%)
Other theft
5.21(-8%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,869
87.46%
Pakistani
188
3.38%
Other White
122
2.19%
African
76
1.37%
Other
63
1.13%
Total population: 5,567

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,488
31.63%
Level 4+ (Degree)
797
16.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
667
14.18%
Level 3 (A level)
662
14.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
521
11.07%
Total 16+ residents: 4,705

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,000
36.95%
Owns with a mortgage
614
22.69%
Social rents from council
582
21.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
362
13.38%
Other social rented
73
2.7%
Total households: 2,706

Property prices in Dresden

Median price£166,000
Price per sq ft£191
Sales (last 12 months)58
Typical range (middle 50%)£128K – £222K

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £166,000 (about £191 per square foot) in Dresden area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £390,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dresden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£275,000£286
Semi-Detached24£175,000£213
Terraced17£125,000£145
Flats5£74,950£145

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dresden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dresden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£162,500£115,250£115,000£86,800
2017£170,000£53,000£112,500£86,000
2018£182,500£103,500£125,000£85,000
2019£167,500£66,000£126,500£85,000
2020£219,975£58,250£134,500£82,000
2021£190,000£64,500£144,500£92,000
2022£241,000£70,000£153,750£102,500
2023£217,750£90,250£170,000£112,500
2024£235,000£117,500£165,000£131,250
2025£275,000£76,975£170,000£119,000
2026£283,000£207,000£130,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dresden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dresden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204£158£148£111
2017£196£91£150£98
2018£194£160£166£95
2019£205£126£153£92
2020£222£119£160£106
2021£218£120£192£112
2022£266£102£179£130
2023£275£114£214£137
2024£249£164£226£155
2025£279£152£212£139
2026£292£232£152
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dresden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dresden in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Dresden

Is Dresden safe?

Dresden records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Dresden?

The median sale price in Dresden is £166,000 (about £191 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Dresden?

Dresden has 1 primary school and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Dresden?

Dresden scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Dresden sits around rank 6,092 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Dresden?

The average household income in Dresden is around £36,130 per year, and 26% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Dresden

ST32SQ

Red House Crescent

ST32HG

Langland Drive

ST32RY

Corby Place

ST34HH

Russell Street

ST34NZ

Cocknage Road

ST32EY

Keble Way

ST32LP

California Street

ST32LU

Gregory Street

ST32EF

Lundy Road

ST32TG

Goms Mill Road

ST32DU

Longton Hall Road

ST32HH

Ingelow Close

ST34EZ

Cobden Street

ST32NJ

Longton Hall Road

ST34ES

Lansdowne Street

ST32EP

Swinburne Close

ST32LH

Foley Road

ST32LY

Heathcote Road

ST34NB

Cromartie Street

ST32QE

Edensor Road

ST32SS

Anglesey Drive

ST34EN

Carlisle Street

ST32LJ

Carpenter Road

ST32ED

Swinglehill Road

ST32QR

Spring Villas

ST32RT

Bromsgrove Place

ST32QD

Overton Close

ST34EH

Trentham Road

ST32EN

Conifer Grove

ST34PN

Belgrave Road

ST34HN

Dresden & Florence

ST32QA

Goms Mill Road

ST32DX

Swinglehill Road

ST32HQ

Langland Drive

ST32SG

Lidgate Grove

ST32RE

Edensor Terrace

ST34QD

Beadnell Grove

ST32LR

Grosvenor Street

ST32LX

Heathcote Road

ST32RU

Benfleet Place

ST34EP

Carlisle Street

ST34AT

Cocknage Road

ST32EQ

Hayling Place

ST32RX

Warminster Place

ST34SU

Queens Park Avenue

ST34AR

Albert Place

ST34PG

Peel Street

ST32EW

Sheridan Gardens

ST32QW

Springfield Crescent

ST32SR

Islay Walk

ST32HB

Milnes Close

ST32LG

Gregory Street

ST34SR

Blantyre Street

ST32EG

Cockster Road

ST34AX

Southlands Avenue

ST32NH

Thanet Grove

ST34ND

Kildare Street

ST34AY

Trentham Road

ST32NA

Greendock Street

ST32RR

Hutchinson Walk

ST32QS

Spring Garden Road

ST32QX

Goms Mill Road

ST32EU

Langland Drive

ST32SH

Longton & Meir Hay South

ST34HQ

Russell Street

ST32SW

Bardsey Walk

ST32SJ

Longton & Meir Hay South

ST34EX

Ricardo Street

ST34ED

Trentham Road

ST34PQ

Wise Street

ST34QA

Dresden & Florence

ST32LT

Hurst Street

ST34BY

Tennyson Gardens

ST32ST

Farne Grove

ST34PR

Belgrave Road

ST34EQ

Sutherland Avenue

ST34EA

Belgrave Avenue

ST34PE

Peel Street

ST32EH

Longton Hall Road

ST34HJ

Russell Street

ST34EF

Trentham Road

ST32SL

Knowle Wood View

ST34LR

Belgrave Road

ST32LB

Griffin Street

ST34EB

Cemetery Avenue

ST32EX

Masefield Road

ST32HE

Thackeray Drive

ST32SA

Heanor Place

ST32ES

Coleridge Road

ST34PF

Peel Street

ST32RQ

Gardiner Drive

ST32NZ

Longton & Meir Hay South

ST32DZ

Lundy Road

ST34HL

Carlisle Street

ST32LW

Foley Road

ST32RS

Wharfedale Walk

ST32QL

Leaks Alley

ST32NB

Greendock Street

ST34EL

Cobden Street

ST32EJ

Longton Hall Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.