Postcode ST3 5JS is located in an urban city, within the Longton & Meir Hay South ward of Stoke-on-Trent in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Longton East area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Longton East is £45,595 per year. The nearest station is Longton, about 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Springfields Short.
Longton East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,068 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Longton East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Longton East is £45,595 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST3 5JS.
Longton East near ST3 5JS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Longton located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Springfields Short | Large | Walking directions to Springfields Short |
Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £250 per square foot) in Longton & Meir Hay South area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £330,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £207,000 | £301 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £171,750 | £251 |
| Terraced | 19 | £140,000 | £167 |
| Flats | 1 | £59,000 | £100 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £139,250 | £113,000 | £94,000 |
| 2017 | £137,500 | £117,500 | £90,500 |
| 2018 | £165,000 | £121,250 | £79,000 |
| 2019 | £195,000 | £128,500 | £95,500 |
| 2020 | £140,000 | £141,000 | £98,000 |
| 2021 | £175,000 | £139,950 | £117,500 |
| 2022 | £227,500 | £160,000 | £115,050 |
| 2023 | £197,000 | £150,000 | £128,000 |
| 2024 | £199,250 | £162,000 | £131,500 |
| 2025 | £216,500 | £175,000 | £125,000 |
| 2026 | £201,250 | £171,500 | £164,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £181 | £170 | £120 |
| 2017 | £175 | £170 | £123 |
| 2018 | £190 | £174 | £101 |
| 2019 | £183 | £181 | £127 |
| 2020 | £199 | £199 | £112 |
| 2021 | £214 | £211 | £136 |
| 2022 | £295 | £232 | £142 |
| 2023 | £238 | £226 | £145 |
| 2024 | £282 | £236 | £156 |
| 2025 | £302 | £251 | £159 |
| 2026 | £268 | £244 | £168 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 5JS.
In the ST3 5JS postcode area, located within Longton East, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST3 5JS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Amison Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 1LD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Stoke-on-Trent district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for ST3 5JS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Robinson
Longton & Meir Hay South - Elected 4 May 2023
Allison Gardner
Stoke-on-Trent South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ST3 5JS records about 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around ST3 5JS in Longton East is £170,000 (about £250 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to ST3 5JS, including Park Hall Academy (Good), Alexandra Infants' School (Requires improvement) and Abbey Hill Academy & College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
ST3 5JS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,068 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent South covering ST3 5JS is Allison Gardner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Robinson (Labour Party).
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.