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ST3 4JZ

Lightwood Road

Dresden & Florence

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Detailed insights for ST3 4JZ

Overview

Postcode ST3 4JZ is located in an urban city, within the Dresden & Florence 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.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
11.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

Florence has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.6%

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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Florence is £40,797 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 31 ft away from ST3 4JZ.

Flood risk

Medium

Florence near ST3 4JZ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ST3 4JZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Longton

N/A

Walking directions to Longton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST3 4JZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miFlorence GreenwayLargeWalking directions to Florence Greenway
0.4 miNormacot Centernary GardensSmallWalking directions to Normacot Centernary Gardens

Area Profile

Population
466
Population density
6,147.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.08(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.43(-31%)
Other theft
6.19(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.33(-41%)
Drugs
3.71(+38%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
223
47.75%
Pakistani
182
38.97%
Other Asian
20
4.28%
Other
13
2.78%
Other White
10
2.14%
Total population: 467

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
157
41.76%
Level 4+ (Degree)
66
17.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
12.5%
Level 3 (A level)
40
10.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
9.84%
Total 16+ residents: 376

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
36.3%
Owns with a mortgage
49
33.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
15.75%
Social rents from council
14
9.59%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.74%
Total households: 146

Property prices in Dresden & Florence

Median price£160,000
Price per sq ft£200
Sales (last 12 months)45
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £240K

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £200 per square foot) in Dresden & Florence area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £390,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dresden & Florence over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£257,500£271
Semi-Detached17£160,000£209
Terraced12£118,500£144
Flats2£92,000£122

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dresden & Florence

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dresden & Florence.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239,500£115,250£118,625£65,000
2017£218,000£115,000£67,000
2018£222,000£112,000£123,000£73,000
2019£217,500£68,000£132,000£72,500
2020£250,000£57,750£141,250£80,000
2021£225,000£76,500£140,500£90,000
2022£300,000£118,500£159,000£97,000
2023£282,500£129,995£167,500£110,953
2024£310,000£128,000£161,500£124,000
2025£298,000£120,000£170,000£118,000
2026£232,500£64,000£160,000£130,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dresden & Florence.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dresden & Florence.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185£158£157£83
2017£189£148£77
2018£192£167£142£90
2019£194£132£158£84
2020£211£119£160£98
2021£206£148£174£107
2022£251£142£193£109
2023£255£179£198£125
2024£251£164£222£123
2025£276£145£211£144
2026£271£99£186£161
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dresden & Florence.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dresden & Florence in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 4JZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 4JZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 2025226, Lightwood Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 4JZSemi-DetachedFreehold£125,000
18 Feb 2025206 - 208, Lightwood Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 4JZOtherFreehold£225,000
18 Feb 2025F J Clarke (Opticians), 208, Lightwood Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 4JZOtherFreehold£225,000
18 Feb 2025212, Lightwood Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 4JZSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
30 May 202525, St Clair Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 4NQTerracedFreehold£120,000

Schools

In the ST3 4JZ postcode area, located within Florence, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST3 4JZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBelgrave St Bartholomew's AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableIntuition Holistic EducationOther independent special school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Gregory's Catholic AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST3 4JZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST3 4JZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBudgensLightwood Road, Stoke on Trent, ST3 4JPWalking directions to Budgens
0.2 miPrime ExpressArgyll Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 4REWalking directions to Prime Express
0.2 miThe Co-operative FoodLightwood Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 4NWWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miDresden Convenience Store5 Carlisle Street, Stoke on Trent, ST3 4HLWalking directions to Dresden Convenience Store
0.4 miLidlTrentham Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 4DYWalking directions to Lidl

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

Local councillors

Lilian Jean Dodd

Dresden & Florence - Elected 4 May 2023

City Independents

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
WardDresden & FlorenceE05014566
ParishStoke-on-Trent, unparished areaE43000017
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)FlorenceE02002979
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stoke-on-Trent 029AE01014305
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST3 4JZ

Is ST3 4JZ (Florence) safe?

The area around ST3 4JZ 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.

What is the average house price near ST3 4JZ?

The median sale price around ST3 4JZ in Florence is £160,000 (about £200 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST3 4JZ?

There are 9 schools close to ST3 4JZ, including Belgrave St Bartholomew's Academy (Outstanding), Intuition Holistic Education (Good) and St Gregory's Catholic Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to ST3 4JZ?

The closest station to ST3 4JZ is Longton, about 1,193 m away.

How deprived is the area around ST3 4JZ?

ST3 4JZ 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).

Who represents ST3 4JZ (Florence) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent South covering ST3 4JZ is Allison Gardner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lilian Jean Dodd (City Independents).

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.