Postcode ST3 5NS 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 134.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Meir South & Lightwood is £45,319 per year. The nearest station is Longton located about 1.5 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 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 134.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 59.4% 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 per household in Meir South & Lightwood is £45,319 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST3 5NS.
Meir South & Lightwood near ST3 5NS 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Normacot Centernary Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Normacot Centernary Gardens |
Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £169,500 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 | £371,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £166,998 |
| Terraced | 6 | £138,750 |
10 year median price trend in Meir South
In the ST3 5NS postcode area, located within Meir South & Lightwood, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST3 5NS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Meir Minimarket | Uttoxeter Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 7AE | Walking directions to Meir Minimarket |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.