Postcode insights

ST3 4AL

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Barlaston

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Detailed insights for ST3 4AL

Overview

Postcode ST3 4AL is located in a rural hamlet, within the Barlaston ward of Stafford in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Barlaston, Tittensor & Swynnerton area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barlaston, Tittensor & Swynnerton is £53,936 per year. The nearest station is Longton, about 1.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Barlaston, Tittensor & Swynnerton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,998 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Barlaston, Tittensor & Swynnerton has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.4%

Approximately 7.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Barlaston, Tittensor & Swynnerton is £53,936 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST3 4AL.

Flood risk

No risk

Barlaston, Tittensor & Swynnerton near ST3 4AL 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
238
Population density
32.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.96(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.76(-47%)
Public order
4.93(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.11(-44%)
Drugs
3.29(+23%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
224
93.33%
Chinese
8
3.33%
Other White
3
1.25%
Indian
2
0.83%
Irish
2
0.83%
Total population: 240

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
30.41%
Level 3 (A level)
43
22.16%
No qualifications
32
16.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
12.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
8.76%
Total 16+ residents: 194

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
40
49.38%
Owns with a mortgage
27
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
7.41%
Social rents from council
5
6.17%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.47%
Total households: 81

Property prices in Barlaston

Median price£252,500
Price per sq ft£264
Sales (last 12 months)26
Typical range (middle 50%)£186K – £448K

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £252,500 (about £264 per square foot) in Barlaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £880,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barlaston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£506,250£328
Semi-Detached9£255,000£264
Terraced7£168,000£258
Flats2£155,000£160

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barlaston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barlaston.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£382,500£188,500£125,000
2017£325,000£180,250£144,000
2018£390,000£177,500£170,000
2019£419,000£185,500£175,000
2020£430,000£204,000£224,250
2021£406,000£202,500£182,500
2022£415,000£277,500£195,000
2023£424,000£237,500£164,000
2024£525,000£255,000£202,000
2025£515,000£268,000£230,000
2026£420,000£250,000£168,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barlaston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barlaston.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210£173£222
2017£244£179£189
2018£222£187£163
2019£239£189£224
2020£244£201£245
2021£279£221£194
2022£313£252£190
2023£328£237£204
2024£329£229£220
2025£328£268£272
2026£294£264£190
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barlaston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 4AL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 4AL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Nov 2025338, Waterside Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 3LQSemi-DetachedFreehold£103,000
14 Nov 2025120, Wyndham Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 3LUSemi-DetachedFreehold£126,000

Schools

In the ST3 4AL postcode area, located within Barlaston, Tittensor & Swynnerton, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST3 4AL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryNewstead Primary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.9 miNot applicableStrathmore CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Good

0.9 miPrimarySutherland Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST3 4AL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST3 4AL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMorrisons DailyWimborne Avenue, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 3LSWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Stafford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,474
Band B£1,720
Band C£1,965
Band D£2,211
Band E£2,702
Band F£3,193
Band G£3,685
Band H£4,422

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 4AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Evan Gareth Rowland Jones

Barlaston - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Allison Gardner

Stoke-on-Trent South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictStaffordE07000197
Parliamentary ConstituencyStoke-on-Trent SouthE14001522
WardBarlastonE05010479
ParishBarlastonE04008984
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Barlaston, Tittensor & SwynnertonE02006189
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stafford 002AE01029681
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST3 4AL

Is ST3 4AL (Barlaston, Tittensor & Swynnerton) safe?

The area around ST3 4AL records about 53 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 public order.

What is the average house price near ST3 4AL?

The median sale price around ST3 4AL in Barlaston, Tittensor & Swynnerton is £252,500 (about £264 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST3 4AL?

There are 5 schools close to ST3 4AL, including Newstead Primary Academy, Strathmore College (Good) and Sutherland Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST3 4AL?

ST3 4AL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,998 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST3 4AL (Barlaston, Tittensor & Swynnerton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent South covering ST3 4AL is Allison Gardner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Evan Gareth Rowland Jones (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.