Postcode ST3 1LY is located in an urban city, within the Longton & Meir Hay South ward 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 488.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Longton West & Sandford Hill is £37,311 per year. The nearest station is Longton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Normacot Centernary Gardens.
Longton West & Sandford Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,072 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Longton West & Sandford Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 488.4 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 225 ft away from ST3 1LY.
Longton West & Sandford Hill near ST3 1LY 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Longton | N/A | Walking directions to Longton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Normacot Centernary Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Normacot Centernary Gardens |
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £157,500 in Longton & Meir Hay South area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £280,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £220,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £59,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £171,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Longton & Meir Hay South
In the ST3 1LY postcode area, located within Longton West & Sandford Hill, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST3 1LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Prime Express | Argyll Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 4RE | Walking directions to Prime Express |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Trentham Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 4DY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Budgens | Lightwood Road, Stoke on Trent, ST3 4JP | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Amison Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 1LD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Stoke-on-Trent district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.