Postcode insights

ST3 4NQ

St Clair Street

Dresden & Florence

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Detailed insights for ST3 4NQ

Overview

Postcode ST3 4NQ 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 very high crime levels, with around 163.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× 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
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
163
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
15.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Florence has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,542 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Florence has a very high crime rate, with approximately 163.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.6%

Approximately 15.6% 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 173 ft away from ST3 4NQ.

Flood risk

Medium

Florence near ST3 4NQ 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 4NQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Longton

N/A

Walking directions to Longton

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
396
Population density
14,813.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
90.91(+135%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.01(+151%)
Public order
17.13(+183%)
Other theft
12.52(+120%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.54(+45%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
168
42.64%
Pakistani
133
33.76%
Other
34
8.63%
Other White
21
5.33%
Other Asian
12
3.05%
Total population: 394

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
79
30.15%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
18.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
17.18%
Level 3 (A level)
44
16.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
12.6%
Total 16+ residents: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
41
30.37%
Owns with a mortgage
36
26.67%
Owns outright
28
20.74%
Other social rented
19
14.07%
Other forms of private rent
8
5.93%
Total households: 135

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 4NQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 4NQ
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 4NQ postcode area, located within Florence, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST3 4NQ
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 4NQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST3 4NQ
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
0.2 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 4NQ, 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 029BE01014306
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST3 4NQ

Is ST3 4NQ (Florence) safe?

The area around ST3 4NQ records about 163 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near ST3 4NQ?

The median sale price around ST3 4NQ 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 4NQ?

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

The closest station to ST3 4NQ is Longton, about 1,208 m away.

How deprived is the area around ST3 4NQ?

ST3 4NQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,542 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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