Postcode ST3 2SR is located in an urban city, within the Hollybush area 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 139.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 Hollybush is £170,000 (around £194 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £142,500 and £198,000. The nearest station is Longton, about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Cockster Brook Community Park.
Dresden has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,893 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Dresden has a very high crime rate, with approximately 139.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.3% 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 2SR.
Dresden near ST3 2SR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Cockster Brook Community Park | Large | Walking directions to Cockster Brook Community Park |
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £194 per square foot) in Hollybush area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,500 up to £318,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £280,000 | £291 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £170,000 | £193 |
| Terraced | 6 | £149,750 | £164 |
| Flats | 2 | £89,250 | £145 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £165,000 | £105,750 | £110,000 |
| 2017 | £195,000 | £111,500 | £108,000 |
| 2018 | £164,000 | £118,000 | £90,500 |
| 2019 | £167,500 | £125,750 | £115,000 |
| 2020 | £200,000 | £125,250 | £115,500 |
| 2021 | £185,000 | £140,000 | £116,000 |
| 2022 | £158,500 | £152,500 | £130,000 |
| 2023 | £250,000 | £152,000 | £117,000 |
| 2024 | £227,000 | £170,000 | £132,500 |
| 2025 | £280,000 | £170,000 | £137,500 |
| 2026 | £265,500 | £165,000 | £147,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £191 | £119 | £168 |
| 2017 | £206 | £129 | £148 |
| 2018 | £197 | £134 | £88 |
| 2019 | £218 | £144 | £113 |
| 2020 | £202 | £155 | £148 |
| 2021 | £224 | £163 | £140 |
| 2022 | £223 | £172 | £155 |
| 2023 | £286 | £177 | £142 |
| 2024 | £254 | £185 | £144 |
| 2025 | £265 | £193 | £165 |
| 2026 | £303 | £184 | £152 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 2SR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Sept 2025 | 24, Lundy Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 2DZ | Terraced | Freehold | £183,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 9, Bardsey Walk, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 2SW | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 11, Bardsey Walk, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 2SW | Terraced | Freehold | £152,000 | |
| 20 May 2025 | 15, Bardsey Walk, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 2SW | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 79, Lundy Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 2EA | Terraced | Freehold | £135,000 |
In the ST3 2SR postcode area, located within Dresden, there are 7 primary and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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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| 0.3 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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| 0.5 mi | Primary | The Meadows Primary Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Feb 2014. | |
The Meadows Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 5 Feb 2014
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6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ST3 2SR
| 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 | Tesco Extra | Sidings Place, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 2JB | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Extra | Baths Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 2JB | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.5 mi | Select and Save | Poplar Drive, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 3PS | Walking directions to Select and Save |
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 2SR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Fin Gordon-McCusker
Hollybush - Elected 4 May 2023
Allison Gardner
Stoke-on-Trent South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ST3 2SR records about 140 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around ST3 2SR in Hollybush is £170,000 (about £194 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to ST3 2SR, including St Thomas More Catholic Academy (Good), St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School (Requires improvement) and The Meadows Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to ST3 2SR is Longton, about 900 m away.
ST3 2SR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,893 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 2SR is Allison Gardner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Fin Gordon-McCusker (Labour and Co-operative Party).