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ST3 3AZ

Poplar Drive

Hollybush

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Detailed insights for ST3 3AZ

Overview

Postcode ST3 3AZ is located in an urban city, within the Hollybush ward of Stoke-on-Trent in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Hollybush & Blurton North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% 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 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Cockster Brook Community Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Hollybush & Blurton North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,163 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Hollybush & Blurton North has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.6%

Approximately 3.6% 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 3AZ.

Flood risk

Medium

Hollybush & Blurton North near ST3 3AZ has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Longton located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST3 3AZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCockster Brook Community ParkLargeWalking directions to Cockster Brook Community Park

Area Profile

Population
294
Population density
2,985.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.45(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.73(+92%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.42(+16%)
Drugs
6.48(+142%)
Public order
6.48(+7%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
264
89.8%
Other White
15
5.1%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.02%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.02%
African
2
0.68%
Total population: 294

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
26.91%
Level 3 (A level)
57
22.89%
No qualifications
47
18.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
11.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.03%
Total 16+ residents: 249

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
47
34.31%
Owns outright
42
30.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
27.01%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.92%
Social rents from council
3
2.19%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Hollybush

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£193
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£138K – £196K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £193 per square foot) in Hollybush area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,500 up to £318,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hollybush over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£285,000£291
Semi-Detached42£171,000£195
Terraced6£130,000£135
Flats3£97,000£141

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hollybush

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hollybush.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£318,500£170,000£125,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hollybush.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hollybush.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£194£165
2026£340£196£135
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hollybush.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 3AZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 3AZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Mar 202662, Poplar Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 3AZSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
07 Nov 202592, Poplar Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 3AZSemi-DetachedFreehold£155,000
10 Mar 2026365, Blurton Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 3AYDetachedFreehold£215,000
15 Aug 2025Apartment 4, Kinross Court, Poplar Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 3PYFlatsLeasehold£81,500
13 Jun 2025Apartment 6, Kinross Court, Poplar Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 3PYFlatsLeasehold£102,000

Schools

In the ST3 3AZ postcode area, located within Hollybush & Blurton North, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST3 3AZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryThe Meadows Primary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimarySutherland Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miNot applicableKemball SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST3 3AZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST3 3AZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLehal's PremierBlurton Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 3AXWalking directions to Lehal's Premier
0.1 miAsda ExpressBlurton Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 2AQWalking directions to Asda Express
0.1 miSelect and SavePoplar Drive, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 3PSWalking directions to Select and Save
0.4 miCostcutterConsett Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 3EEWalking directions to Costcutter

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

Local councillors

Fin Gordon-McCusker

Hollybush - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

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
WardHollybushE05014576
ParishStoke-on-Trent, unparished areaE43000017
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hollybush & Blurton NorthE02002976
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stoke-on-Trent 026DE01014240
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST3 3AZ

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

The area around ST3 3AZ records about 78 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 3AZ?

The median sale price around ST3 3AZ in Hollybush & Blurton North is £170,000 (about £193 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST3 3AZ?

There are 10 schools close to ST3 3AZ, including The Meadows Primary Academy, Sutherland Primary Academy (Good) and Kemball School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST3 3AZ?

ST3 3AZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,163 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.