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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 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.

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.