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ST3 3AF

Elmsmere Avenue

Blurton

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Detailed insights for ST3 3AF

Overview

Postcode ST3 3AF is located in an urban city, within the Blurton ward of Stoke-on-Trent in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Hollybush & Blurton North area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hollybush & Blurton North is £44,931 per year. The nearest station is Longton, about 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Queen's Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Hollybush & Blurton North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,899 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Hollybush & Blurton North has an average crime rate, with approximately 51 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Hollybush & Blurton North is £44,931 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST3 3AF.

Flood risk

No risk

Hollybush & Blurton North near ST3 3AF 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST3 3AF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miQueen's ParkLargeWalking directions to Queen's Park
0.4 miQueen's ParkLargeWalking directions to Queen's Park
0.3 miJackson FieldsMediumWalking directions to Jackson Fields

Area Profile

Population
315
Population density
4,945.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.35(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.19(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.03(-31%)
Other theft
4.31(-24%)
Public order
3.59(-41%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
280
88.89%
Pakistani
11
3.49%
Other White
7
2.22%
Other Asian
5
1.59%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.27%
Total population: 315

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
27.76%
Level 3 (A level)
53
20.15%
No qualifications
43
16.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
15.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.27%
Total 16+ residents: 263

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
51.2%
Owns with a mortgage
55
44%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.8%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Blurton

Median price£175,875
Price per sq ft£202
Sales (last 12 months)52
Typical range (middle 50%)£158K – £220K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £175,875 (about £202 per square foot) in Blurton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blurton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£245,500£294
Semi-Detached41£176,500£202
Terraced2£140,000£150
Flats3£74,950£160

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blurton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blurton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£177,000£140,000
2026£252,000£172,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blurton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blurton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£258£221
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blurton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blurton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 3AF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 3AF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Aug 202512, Elmsmere Avenue, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 3AFSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,250
24 Feb 20254, Elmsmere Avenue, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 3AFSemi-DetachedFreehold£218,000
28 Nov 202577, Church Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 3BDSemi-DetachedFreehold£277,500
30 May 202553, Church Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 3BDSemi-DetachedFreehold£145,500
10 Feb 202537, Church Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 3BDSemi-DetachedFreehold£262,500

Schools

In the ST3 3AF postcode area, located within Hollybush & Blurton North, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST3 3AF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySutherland Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryThe Meadows Primary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.6 miSecondaryOrmiston Sir Stanley Matthews AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST3 3AF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST3 3AF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCostcutterConsett Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 3EEWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miSelect and SavePoplar Drive, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 3PSWalking directions to Select and Save
0.4 miCo-opFinstock Avenue, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 3JSWalking directions to Co-op
0.4 miBlurton Pound PlusIngestre Square, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 3JTWalking directions to Blurton Pound Plus
0.5 miMcColl'sTrentham Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 3DHWalking directions to McColl's

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 3AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lorraine Beardmore

Blurton - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

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
WardBlurtonE05014560
ParishStoke-on-Trent, unparished areaE43000017
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hollybush & Blurton NorthE02002976
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stoke-on-Trent 026AE01014233
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST3 3AF

Is ST3 3AF (Hollybush & Blurton North) safe?

The area around ST3 3AF records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 3AF?

The median sale price around ST3 3AF in Hollybush & Blurton North is £175,875 (about £202 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST3 3AF?

There are 11 schools close to ST3 3AF, including Sutherland Primary Academy (Good), The Meadows Primary Academy and Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST3 3AF?

ST3 3AF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,899 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST3 3AF (Hollybush & Blurton North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent South covering ST3 3AF 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).

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.