Postcode ST3 2SJ 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 Dresden area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 139.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Dresden is £31,500 per year. The nearest station is Longton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Cockster Brook Community Park.
Dresden has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,831 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Dresden has a very high crime rate, with approximately 139.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 37.0% 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 of residents in Dresden is £31,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST3 2SJ.
Dresden near ST3 2SJ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Cockster Brook Community Park | Large | Walking directions to Cockster Brook Community Park |
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £157,000 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 | 8 | £216,500 |
| Flats | 1 | £59,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £171,250 |
| Terraced | 21 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Longton & Meir Hay South
In the ST3 2SJ postcode area, located within Dresden, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST3 2SJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | Blurton Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 2AQ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.4 mi | Lehal's Premier | Blurton Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 3AX | Walking directions to Lehal's Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Select and Save | Poplar Drive, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 3PS | Walking directions to Select and Save |
| 0.5 mi | Farmfoods | Edensor Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 2NU | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Extra | Sidings Place, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 2JB | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.