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ST3 4TT

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Dresden & Florence

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Detailed insights for ST3 4TT

Overview

Postcode ST3 4TT 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 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 1.1 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
0%
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

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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 4TT.

Flood risk

No risk

Meir South & Lightwood near ST3 4TT 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 4TT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miFlorence Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Florence Country Park
0.5 miQueen's ParkLargeWalking directions to Queen's Park
0.1 miFlorence GreenwayLargeWalking directions to Florence Greenway

Area Profile

Population
341
Population density
5,889.5 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
275
80.88%
Pakistani
35
10.29%
Other Asian
6
1.76%
Chinese
5
1.47%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.18%
Total population: 340

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
32.7%
Level 3 (A level)
58
22.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
17.49%
No qualifications
33
12.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
7.6%
Total 16+ residents: 263

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
78
68.42%
Owns outright
29
25.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.26%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.88%
Total households: 114

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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 4TT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 4TT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 202510, Merino Close, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 4TTDetachedFreehold£325,000
28 Apr 20253, Merino Close, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 4TTSemi-DetachedFreehold£166,000
27 Apr 202671, Durham Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 4TGDetachedFreehold£265,000
28 Nov 202563, Durham Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 4TGDetachedFreehold£365,000
17 Nov 202529, Durham Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 4TGDetachedFreehold£185,500

Schools

In the ST3 4TT 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 4TT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBelgrave St Bartholomew's AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.6 miNot applicableIntuition Holistic EducationOther independent special school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryAlexandra Infants' SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST3 4TT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 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 miDresden Convenience Store5 Carlisle Street, Stoke on Trent, ST3 4HLWalking directions to Dresden Convenience Store

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 4TT, 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)Meir South & LightwoodE02002981
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stoke-on-Trent 031AE01014310
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1999-12-01

Frequently asked questions about ST3 4TT

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

The area around ST3 4TT 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 4TT?

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

What schools are near ST3 4TT?

There are 8 schools close to ST3 4TT, including Belgrave St Bartholomew's Academy (Outstanding), Intuition Holistic Education (Good) and Alexandra Infants' School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST3 4TT?

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

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