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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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
85
Deprivation level
9/10
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
49.95(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.15(+60%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.52(+33%)
Public order
6.47(+6%)
Other theft
5.93(+3%)
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

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Dresden area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £320,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dresden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£245,000
Flats4£77,475
Semi-Detached14£177,250
Terraced17£120,000

10 years median price trend in Dresden

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dresden.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.