Postcode ST3 1JN is located in an urban city, within the Longton & Meir Hay South area of Stoke-on-Trent in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Longton West & Sandford Hill area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 500.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Longton West & Sandford Hill is £37,311 per year. The median sale price in Longton & Meir Hay South is £170,000 (around £249 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £150,000 and £190,000. The nearest station is Longton, about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Normacot Centernary Gardens.
Longton West & Sandford Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,538 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Longton West & Sandford Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 500.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 48.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Longton West & Sandford Hill is £37,311 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 79 ft away from ST3 1JN.
Longton West & Sandford Hill near ST3 1JN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Longton located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Longton | N/A | Walking directions to Longton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Normacot Centernary Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Normacot Centernary Gardens |
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £249 per square foot) in Longton & Meir Hay South area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £330,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £220,000 | £287 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £171,250 | £248 |
| Terraced | 16 | £147,500 | £167 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £139,250 | £113,000 | £94,000 |
| 2017 | £137,500 | £117,500 | £90,500 |
| 2018 | £165,000 | £121,250 | £79,000 |
| 2019 | £195,000 | £128,500 | £95,500 |
| 2020 | £140,000 | £141,000 | £98,000 |
| 2021 | £175,000 | £139,950 | £117,500 |
| 2022 | £227,500 | £160,000 | £115,050 |
| 2023 | £197,000 | £150,000 | £128,000 |
| 2024 | £199,250 | £162,000 | £131,500 |
| 2025 | £216,500 | £175,000 | £130,000 |
| 2026 | £231,000 | £171,500 | £145,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £181 | £170 | £120 |
| 2017 | £175 | £170 | £123 |
| 2018 | £190 | £174 | £101 |
| 2019 | £183 | £181 | £127 |
| 2020 | £199 | £199 | £112 |
| 2021 | £214 | £211 | £136 |
| 2022 | £295 | £232 | £142 |
| 2023 | £238 | £226 | £145 |
| 2024 | £282 | £236 | £156 |
| 2025 | £302 | £251 | £157 |
| 2026 | £264 | £254 | £153 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 1JN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug 2025 | 77, Kendrick Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 1HN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2026 | 63, Weston Coyney Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 5LF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 07 Oct 2025 | 49, Weston Coyney Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 5LF | Detached | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 22, Tunnicliffe Close, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 5LE | Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 14, Weston Coyney Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 5HU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £145,000 |
In the ST3 1JN postcode area, located within Longton West & Sandford Hill, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Alexandra Infants' School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Jul 2025. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Alexandra Junior School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Nov 2022. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Gladstone Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ST3 1JN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Amison Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 1LD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Prime Express | Argyll Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 4RE | Walking directions to Prime Express |
Annual council tax rates for Stoke-on-Trent district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for ST3 1JN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Robinson
Longton & Meir Hay South - Elected 4 May 2023
Allison Gardner
Stoke-on-Trent South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ST3 1JN records about 501 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around ST3 1JN in Longton & Meir Hay South is £170,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to ST3 1JN, including Alexandra Infants' School (Good), Alexandra Junior School (Good) and Gladstone Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to ST3 1JN is Longton, about 1,111 m away.
ST3 1JN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,538 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent South covering ST3 1JN is Allison Gardner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Robinson (Labour Party).