Postcode ST3 4JL is located in an urban city, within the Lightwood North & Normacot ward of Stoke-on-Trent in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Florence area. It has very 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 Florence is £40,797 per year. The nearest station is Longton, about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Florence Greenway.
Florence has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,372 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Florence has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Florence is £40,797 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 92 ft away from ST3 4JL.
Florence near ST3 4JL has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Longton located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Longton | N/A | Walking directions to Longton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Florence Greenway | Large | Walking directions to Florence Greenway |
| 0.4 mi | Normacot Centernary Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Normacot Centernary Gardens |
Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £207,000 (about £216 per square foot) in Lightwood North & Normacot area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,250 up to £350,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £300,500 | £255 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £190,000 | £201 |
| Terraced | 10 | £103,650 | £107 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £197,500 | £108,750 | £73,500 |
| 2017 | £188,000 | £139,000 | £63,000 |
| 2018 | £198,725 | £140,000 | £65,000 |
| 2019 | £208,000 | £119,000 | £68,000 |
| 2020 | £222,500 | £144,000 | £74,000 |
| 2021 | £246,000 | £138,750 | £87,500 |
| 2022 | £236,250 | £167,500 | £90,000 |
| 2023 | £242,500 | £175,000 | £90,000 |
| 2024 | £252,500 | £169,000 | £110,000 |
| 2025 | £282,500 | £183,500 | £90,000 |
| 2026 | £310,000 | £188,000 | £163,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £179 | £139 | £81 |
| 2017 | £190 | £136 | £71 |
| 2018 | £188 | £157 | £77 |
| 2019 | £196 | £147 | £81 |
| 2020 | £188 | £163 | £82 |
| 2021 | £232 | £164 | £99 |
| 2022 | £261 | £205 | £96 |
| 2023 | £272 | £204 | £109 |
| 2024 | £251 | £193 | £100 |
| 2025 | £268 | £186 | £102 |
| 2026 | £247 | £216 | £244 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 4JL.
In the ST3 4JL postcode area, located within Florence, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST3 4JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Prime Express | Argyll Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 4RE | Walking directions to Prime Express |
| 0.3 mi | Budgens | Lightwood Road, Stoke on Trent, ST3 4JP | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Lightwood Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 4NW | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Dresden Convenience Store | 5 Carlisle Street, Stoke on Trent, ST3 4HL | Walking directions to Dresden Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Trentham Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 4DY | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for Stoke-on-Trent district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for ST3 4JL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sadaqat Maqsoom
Lightwood North & Normacot - Elected 4 May 2023
Allison Gardner
Stoke-on-Trent South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ST3 4JL 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 other theft.
The median sale price around ST3 4JL in Florence is £207,000 (about £216 per square foot) based on 41 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to ST3 4JL, including Intuition Holistic Education (Good), Belgrave St Bartholomew's Academy (Outstanding) and St Gregory's Catholic Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to ST3 4JL is Longton, about 1,093 m away.
ST3 4JL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,372 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 4JL is Allison Gardner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sadaqat Maqsoom (Conservative and Unionist Party).
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.