Postcode insights

ST3 2QZ

Mafeking Street

Dresden & Florence

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Detailed insights for ST3 2QZ

Overview

Postcode ST3 2QZ is located in an urban city, within the Dresden & Florence ward of Stoke-on-Trent in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Dresden area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dresden is £36,130 per year. The nearest station is Longton, about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Queen's Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
41.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Dresden has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,042 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Dresden has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

41.9%

Approximately 41.9% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Dresden is £36,130 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST3 2QZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Dresden near ST3 2QZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Longton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ST3 2QZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Longton

N/A

Walking directions to Longton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST3 2QZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miQueen's ParkLargeWalking directions to Queen's Park

Area Profile

Population
331
Population density
2,358.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.4(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.59(+35%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.98(+37%)
Public order
6.14(+1%)
Other theft
4.61(-19%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
285
86.1%
Pakistani
8
2.42%
African
8
2.42%
Other White
7
2.11%
White and Black African (mixed)
6
1.81%
Total population: 331

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
100
40.82%
Level 4+ (Degree)
39
15.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
14.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.61%
Level 3 (A level)
22
8.98%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
49
39.52%
Owns outright
30
24.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
17.74%
Owns with a mortgage
18
14.52%
Other social rented
3
2.42%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Dresden & Florence

Median price£160,000
Price per sq ft£200
Sales (last 12 months)45
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £240K

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £200 per square foot) in Dresden & Florence area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 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 & Florence over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£257,500£271
Semi-Detached17£160,000£209
Terraced12£118,500£144
Flats2£92,000£122

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dresden & Florence

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dresden & Florence.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239,500£115,250£118,625£65,000
2017£218,000£115,000£67,000
2018£222,000£112,000£123,000£73,000
2019£217,500£68,000£132,000£72,500
2020£250,000£57,750£141,250£80,000
2021£225,000£76,500£140,500£90,000
2022£300,000£118,500£159,000£97,000
2023£282,500£129,995£167,500£110,953
2024£310,000£128,000£161,500£124,000
2025£298,000£120,000£170,000£118,000
2026£232,500£64,000£160,000£130,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dresden & Florence.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dresden & Florence.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185£158£157£83
2017£189£148£77
2018£192£167£142£90
2019£194£132£158£84
2020£211£119£160£98
2021£206£148£174£107
2022£251£142£193£109
2023£255£179£198£125
2024£251£164£222£123
2025£276£145£211£144
2026£271£99£186£161
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dresden & Florence.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 2QZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 2QZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 202613, Dundee Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 2RDTerracedFreehold£125,000
27 Nov 202532, Dundee Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 2RDTerracedFreehold£115,000
20 Mar 202653, Goms Mill Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 2QXSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
28 Nov 202557, Goms Mill Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 2QXTerracedFreehold£152,000
04 Dec 202542, Kimberley Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 2QYTerracedFreehold£85,000

Schools

In the ST3 2QZ postcode area, located within Dresden, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST3 2QZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Paul's CofE (C) Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimarySt Gregory's Catholic AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableIntuition Holistic EducationOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST3 2QZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST3 2QZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLidlTrentham Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 4DYWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miDresden Convenience Store5 Carlisle Street, Stoke on Trent, ST3 4HLWalking directions to Dresden Convenience Store
0.4 miFarmfoodsEdensor Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 2NUWalking directions to Farmfoods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Stoke-on-Trent district (2025-26).

Band A£1,386
Band B£1,616
Band C£1,847
Band D£2,078
Band E£2,540
Band F£3,002
Band G£3,464
Band H£4,157

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for ST3 2QZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lilian Jean Dodd

Dresden & Florence - Elected 4 May 2023

City Independents

Member of parliament

Allison Gardner

Stoke-on-Trent South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictStoke-on-TrentE06000021
Parliamentary ConstituencyStoke-on-Trent SouthE14001522
WardDresden & FlorenceE05014566
ParishStoke-on-Trent, unparished areaE43000017
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)DresdenE02002977
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stoke-on-Trent 027CE01014311
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST3 2QZ

Is ST3 2QZ (Dresden) safe?

The area around ST3 2QZ records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near ST3 2QZ?

The median sale price around ST3 2QZ in Dresden is £160,000 (about £200 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST3 2QZ?

There are 10 schools close to ST3 2QZ, including St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School (Requires improvement), St Gregory's Catholic Academy (Outstanding) and Intuition Holistic Education (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to ST3 2QZ?

The closest station to ST3 2QZ is Longton, about 923 m away.

How deprived is the area around ST3 2QZ?

ST3 2QZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,042 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST3 2QZ (Dresden) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent South covering ST3 2QZ is Allison Gardner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lilian Jean Dodd (City Independents).

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.