Postcode ST3 2HQ is located in an urban city, within the Blurton area of Stoke-on-Trent in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Dresden area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dresden is £36,130 per year. The median sale price in Blurton is £178,500 (around £211 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £158,250 and £220,750. The nearest station is Longton, about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Cockster Brook Community Park.
Dresden has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,786 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Dresden has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Dresden is £36,130 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST3 2HQ.
Dresden near ST3 2HQ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Cockster Brook Community Park | Large | Walking directions to Cockster Brook Community Park |
| 0.5 mi | Queen's Park | Large | Walking directions to Queen's Park |
Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £178,500 (about £211 per square foot) in Blurton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £550,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £283,000 | £292 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £180,000 | £214 |
| Terraced | 3 | £150,000 | £161 |
| Flats | 3 | £79,000 | £160 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £160,000 | £35,000 | £92,500 | £72,000 |
| 2017 | £173,000 | £32,000 | £100,000 | £94,950 |
| 2018 | £200,000 | £36,000 | £118,000 | £99,950 |
| 2019 | £217,000 | £58,250 | £124,000 | £125,750 |
| 2020 | £217,500 | £60,000 | £123,000 | £105,000 |
| 2021 | £205,000 | £58,825 | £140,000 | £110,000 |
| 2022 | £232,500 | £45,000 | £170,000 | £138,500 |
| 2023 | £210,000 | £57,500 | £160,000 | £130,000 |
| 2024 | £235,000 | £55,000 | £161,500 | £200,000 |
| 2025 | £250,000 | £76,975 | £178,500 | £140,000 |
| 2026 | £254,000 | £85,000 | £187,500 | £166,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £199 | £116 | £115 | £80 |
| 2017 | £224 | £59 | £118 | £108 |
| 2018 | £200 | £83 | £135 | £108 |
| 2019 | £235 | £108 | £150 | £127 |
| 2020 | £216 | £100 | £138 | £106 |
| 2021 | £241 | £88 | £179 | £116 |
| 2022 | £254 | £92 | £196 | £153 |
| 2023 | £280 | £120 | £201 | £149 |
| 2024 | £293 | £130 | £203 | £154 |
| 2025 | £296 | £150 | £201 | £150 |
| 2026 | £300 | £172 | £222 | £189 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 2HQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2025 | 100, Langland Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 2HQ | Detached | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2026 | 17, Penport Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 2QB | Detached | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 23, Penport Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 2QB | Detached | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 04 Jun 2026 | 1, Poolhill Close, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 2QF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 12, Overton Close, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 2QD | Detached | Freehold | £283,000 |
In the ST3 2HQ postcode area, located within Dresden, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2024. | |
St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Oct 2024
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Gregory's Catholic Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 29 Nov 2016. | |
St Gregory's Catholic Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 29 Nov 2016
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| 0.4 mi | Secondary | St Thomas More Catholic Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 May 2017. | |
St Thomas More Catholic Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 9 May 2017
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6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ST3 2HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Select and Save | Poplar Drive, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 3PS | Walking directions to Select and Save |
| 0.5 mi | Lehal's Premier | Blurton Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 3AX | Walking directions to Lehal's Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Asda Express | Blurton Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 2AQ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.5 mi | Dresden Convenience Store | 5 Carlisle Street, Stoke on Trent, ST3 4HL | Walking directions to Dresden Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Trentham Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 4DY | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 2HQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lorraine Beardmore
Blurton - Elected 4 May 2023
Allison Gardner
Stoke-on-Trent South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ST3 2HQ records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around ST3 2HQ in Blurton is £178,500 (about £211 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to ST3 2HQ, including St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School (Requires improvement), St Gregory's Catholic Academy (Outstanding) and St Thomas More Catholic Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to ST3 2HQ is Longton, about 1,100 m away.
ST3 2HQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,786 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 2HQ is Allison Gardner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lorraine Beardmore (Conservative and Unionist Party).