Postcode insights

ST3 4TA

Highland Drive

Lightwood North & Normacot

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Detailed insights for ST3 4TA

Overview

Postcode ST3 4TA 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 Meir South & Lightwood area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Meir South & Lightwood is £45,319 per year. The nearest station is Longton, about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Florence Country Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Meir South & Lightwood has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,990 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Meir South & Lightwood has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Meir South & Lightwood is £45,319 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST3 4TA.

Flood risk

No risk

Meir South & Lightwood near ST3 4TA 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
387
Population density
4,511.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.9(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.15(+50%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.28(-41%)
Burglary
2.85(-30%)
Vehicle crime
1.9(-71%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
318
82.17%
Pakistani
33
8.53%
Indian
11
2.84%
Chinese
5
1.29%
African
5
1.29%
Total population: 387

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
29.97%
Level 3 (A level)
84
28.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
16.16%
No qualifications
31
10.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
8.42%
Total 16+ residents: 297

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
91
68.42%
Owns outright
31
23.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.02%
Social rents from council
1
0.75%
Other social rented
1
0.75%
Total households: 133

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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 4TA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 4TA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 202541, Highland Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 4TADetachedLeasehold£222,800
26 Sept 202565, Highland Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 4TADetachedFreehold£325,000
28 Mar 202555, Highland Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 4TADetachedFreehold£285,000
28 Mar 202549, Highland Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 4TADetachedFreehold£262,500
06 Feb 202656, Highland Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 4TBDetachedFreehold£348,000

Schools

In the ST3 4TA postcode area, located within Meir South & Lightwood, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryAlexandra Infants' SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.6 miPrimaryAlexandra Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

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

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 4TA, 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)Meir South & LightwoodE02002981
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stoke-on-Trent 031AE01014310
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1998-12-01

Frequently asked questions about ST3 4TA

Is ST3 4TA (Meir South & Lightwood) safe?

The area around ST3 4TA records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 public order.

What is the average house price near ST3 4TA?

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

What schools are near ST3 4TA?

There are 10 schools close to ST3 4TA, including Belgrave St Bartholomew's Academy (Outstanding), Alexandra Infants' School (Requires improvement) and Alexandra Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST3 4TA?

ST3 4TA scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,990 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST3 4TA (Meir South & Lightwood) in Parliament and on the local council?

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