Postcode ST3 5NQ 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 very high crime levels, with around 148.7 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 1.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Meir South & Lightwood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 691 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Meir South & Lightwood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 148.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 58.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 86 ft away from ST3 5NQ.
Meir South & Lightwood near ST3 5NQ 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 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 | 6 | £358,750 |
| Flats | 2 | £75,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £164,500 |
| Terraced | 7 | £137,500 |
10 year median price trend in Meir South
In the ST3 5NQ postcode area, located within Meir South & Lightwood, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST3 5NQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Meir Minimarket | Uttoxeter Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 7AE | Walking directions to Meir Minimarket |
| 0.3 mi | Woolridge News | Weston Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 6AB | Walking directions to Woolridge News |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Weston Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 6AD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Metro | Weston Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 6AJ | Walking directions to Nisa Metro |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.