Postcode insights

ST3 4PS

Alexandra Road

Lightwood North & Normacot

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Detailed insights for ST3 4PS

Overview

Postcode ST3 4PS 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 61.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% 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 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Normacot Centernary Gardens.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
16%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Florence has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,369 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Florence has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16%

Approximately 16.0% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 226 ft away from ST3 4PS.

Flood risk

No risk

Florence near ST3 4PS 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST3 4PS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miNormacot Centernary GardensSmallWalking directions to Normacot Centernary Gardens

Area Profile

Population
340
Population density
4,113.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.67(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.83(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.73(-21%)
Public order
3.82(-37%)
Vehicle crime
3.82(-41%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
162
47.79%
British
110
32.45%
Other
28
8.26%
Other Asian
20
5.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
8
2.36%
Total population: 339

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
77
31.56%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
18.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
16.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
15.98%
Level 3 (A level)
21
8.61%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
27
25.47%
Owns with a mortgage
25
23.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
23.58%
Other social rented
16
15.09%
Shared ownership
6
5.66%
Total households: 106

Property prices in Lightwood North & Normacot

Median price£207,000
Price per sq ft£216
Sales (last 12 months)41
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £249K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lightwood North & Normacot over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£300,500£255
Semi-Detached17£190,000£201
Terraced10£103,650£107

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lightwood North & Normacot

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lightwood North & Normacot.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lightwood North & Normacot.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lightwood North & Normacot.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lightwood North & Normacot.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lightwood North & Normacot in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 4PS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 4PS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Apr 202514, Alexandra Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 4PSTerracedFreehold£65,000
26 Sept 202580, Meir Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 7JBSemi-DetachedFreehold£164,995
14 Nov 20259, Frenchmoor Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 7SFTerracedFreehold£140,000
11 Jul 2025513, Uttoxeter Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 5LTTerracedFreehold£89,000
31 Oct 202531, Meir Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 7HXTerracedFreehold£62,250

Schools

In the ST3 4PS postcode area, located within Florence, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST3 4PS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryAlexandra Infants' SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimaryAlexandra Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableAbbey Hill Academy & CollegeAcademy special converter

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST3 4PS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST3 4PS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miPrime ExpressArgyll Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 4REWalking directions to Prime Express
0.5 miBudgensLightwood Road, Stoke on Trent, ST3 4JPWalking directions to Budgens
0.5 miThe Co-operative FoodLightwood Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 4NWWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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

Local councillors

Sadaqat Maqsoom

Lightwood North & Normacot - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

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
ParishStoke-on-Trent, unparished areaE43000017
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)FlorenceE02002979
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stoke-on-Trent 029CE01014307
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST3 4PS

Is ST3 4PS (Florence) safe?

The area around ST3 4PS records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 4PS?

The median sale price around ST3 4PS in Florence is £207,000 (about £216 per square foot) based on 41 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST3 4PS?

There are 13 schools close to ST3 4PS, including Alexandra Infants' School (Requires improvement), Alexandra Junior School (Good) and Abbey Hill Academy & College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST3 4PS?

ST3 4PS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,369 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.