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ST3 3PB

Ripon Road

Blurton

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Detailed insights for ST3 3PB

Overview

Postcode ST3 3PB is located in an urban city, within the Blurton ward of Stoke-on-Trent in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Newstead & Blurton South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 144.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newstead & Blurton South is £41,084 per year. The nearest station is Longton, about 1.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Magdalen Road Plots.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
144
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
57.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Newstead & Blurton South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,284 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Newstead & Blurton South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 144.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

57.8%

Approximately 57.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Newstead & Blurton South is £41,084 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 299 ft away from ST3 3PB.

Flood risk

No risk

Newstead & Blurton South near ST3 3PB 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST3 3PB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMagdalen Road PlotsLargeWalking directions to Magdalen Road Plots
0.1 miJackson FieldsMediumWalking directions to Jackson Fields
0.2 miWinifred GardensSmallWalking directions to Winifred Gardens

Area Profile

Population
176
Population density
2,291.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
77.25(+100%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.85(+270%)
Public order
17.78(+193%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.33(+110%)
Other theft
14.1(+148%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
144
83.24%
Other White
11
6.36%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
4.05%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.73%
Other
3
1.73%
Total population: 173

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
38
24.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
18.83%
Level 4+ (Degree)
29
18.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
15.58%
Level 3 (A level)
20
12.99%
Total 16+ residents: 154

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
65
56.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
23.28%
Owns outright
11
9.48%
Owns with a mortgage
3
2.59%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.59%
Total households: 116

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 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 3PB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 3PB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jun 202543, Ripon Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 3BTSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
25 Nov 202570, Finstock Avenue, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 3ELSemi-DetachedFreehold£159,000
25 Sept 202559, Pembridge Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 3BUSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
05 Sept 202511, Blurton Priory, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 3PGDetachedFreehold£550,000
02 Feb 202617, Fallowfield, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 3EHSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000

Schools

In the ST3 3PB postcode area, located within Newstead & Blurton South, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST3 3PB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySutherland Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondaryOrmiston Sir Stanley Matthews AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miNot applicableKemball SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST3 3PB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMcColl'sTrentham Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 3DHWalking directions to McColl's
0.1 miCo-opFinstock Avenue, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 3JSWalking directions to Co-op
0.1 miBlurton Pound PlusIngestre Square, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 3JTWalking directions to Blurton Pound Plus
0.3 miCostcutterConsett Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 3EEWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miMorrisons DailyWimborne Avenue, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 3LSWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 3PB, 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)Newstead & Blurton SouthE02002982
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stoke-on-Trent 032AE01014235
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST3 3PB

Is ST3 3PB (Newstead & Blurton South) safe?

The area around ST3 3PB records about 144 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 public order.

What is the average house price near ST3 3PB?

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

What schools are near ST3 3PB?

There are 7 schools close to ST3 3PB, including Sutherland Primary Academy (Good), Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy (Good) and Kemball School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST3 3PB?

ST3 3PB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,284 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST3 3PB (Newstead & Blurton South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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