Postcode insights

ST3 4NE

Chaplin Road

Dresden & Florence

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Detailed insights for ST3 4NE

Overview

Postcode ST3 4NE 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% 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 0.8 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Florence has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,219 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Florence has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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 139 ft away from ST3 4NE.

Flood risk

Medium

Florence near ST3 4NE 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ST3 4NE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Longton

N/A

Walking directions to Longton

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
332
Population density
8,759.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.82(+13%)
Shoplifting
26.15(+201%)
Other theft
16.25(+186%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.89(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.36(-13%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
164
49.25%
Pakistani
120
36.04%
Other
15
4.5%
Other Asian
12
3.6%
Other White
9
2.7%
Total population: 333

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
75
30.99%
Level 4+ (Degree)
51
21.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
14.46%
Level 3 (A level)
29
11.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10.33%
Total 16+ residents: 242

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
45
37.82%
Owns with a mortgage
39
32.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
21.01%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.88%
Shared ownership
2
1.68%
Total households: 119

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 4NE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 4NE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 202525, St Clair Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 4NQTerracedFreehold£120,000
10 Oct 2025226, Lightwood Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 4JZSemi-DetachedFreehold£125,000
18 Feb 2025212, Lightwood Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 4JZSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
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

Schools

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

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

Outstanding

0.3 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 4NE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST3 4NE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBudgensLightwood Road, Stoke on Trent, ST3 4JPWalking directions to Budgens
0.2 miThe Co-operative FoodLightwood Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 4NWWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miPrime ExpressArgyll Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 4REWalking directions to Prime Express
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 4NE, 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 029DE01014312
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST3 4NE

Is ST3 4NE (Florence) safe?

The area around ST3 4NE records about 79 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near ST3 4NE?

The median sale price around ST3 4NE 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 4NE?

There are 9 schools close to ST3 4NE, 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 4NE?

The closest station to ST3 4NE is Longton, about 1,263 m away.

How deprived is the area around ST3 4NE?

ST3 4NE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,219 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent South covering ST3 4NE 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.