Postcode ST3 5NP is located in an urban city, within the Meir South ward of Stoke-on-Trent in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Meir South & Lightwood area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Meir South & Lightwood is £37,700 per year. The nearest station is Longton located about 1.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Normacot Centernary Gardens.
Meir South & Lightwood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,714 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Meir South & Lightwood has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 76.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 31.5% 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.
The average income of residents in Meir South & Lightwood is £37,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST3 5NP.
Meir South & Lightwood near ST3 5NP 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Normacot Centernary Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Normacot Centernary Gardens |
Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £166,998 in Meir South area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £685,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £367,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £75,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £166,998 |
| Terraced | 7 | £137,500 |
10 year median price trend in Meir South
In the ST3 5NP postcode area, located within Meir South & Lightwood, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST3 5NP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Meir Minimarket | Uttoxeter Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 7AE | Walking directions to Meir Minimarket |
| 0.4 mi | Woolridge News | Weston Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 6AB | Walking directions to Woolridge News |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Weston Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 6AD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.