Postcode ST3 5PQ is located in an urban city, within the Meir North ward of Stoke-on-Trent in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Meir North area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 142.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Meir North is £35,709 per year. The nearest station is Longton, about 1.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Meir North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,811 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Meir North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 142.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Meir North is £35,709 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST3 5PQ.
Meir North near ST3 5PQ 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.
Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £174 per square foot) in Meir North area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £215,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £170,000 | £202 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £145,000 | £168 |
| Terraced | 14 | £136,250 | £181 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £127,500 | — | £72,250 | £62,500 |
| 2017 | £148,750 | £58,000 | £91,000 | £64,000 |
| 2018 | £154,500 | £53,250 | £92,000 | £79,000 |
| 2019 | £137,500 | £90,000 | £105,000 | £75,000 |
| 2020 | £158,000 | £59,500 | £95,000 | £83,750 |
| 2021 | £213,750 | £91,000 | £125,000 | £98,000 |
| 2022 | £215,000 | £49,750 | £131,000 | £124,025 |
| 2023 | £187,773 | £62,000 | £128,500 | £120,000 |
| 2024 | £250,250 | — | £135,000 | £125,500 |
| 2025 | £192,500 | — | £145,000 | £132,500 |
| 2026 | — | — | £135,000 | £105,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £189 | — | £83 | £85 |
| 2017 | £164 | £74 | £121 | £84 |
| 2018 | £145 | £110 | £111 | £95 |
| 2019 | £169 | £51 | £128 | £79 |
| 2020 | £185 | £121 | £134 | £108 |
| 2021 | £186 | £121 | £147 | £116 |
| 2022 | £224 | £85 | £185 | £135 |
| 2023 | £207 | £93 | £162 | £151 |
| 2024 | £172 | — | £180 | £140 |
| 2025 | £202 | — | £174 | £176 |
| 2026 | — | — | £158 | £159 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 5PQ.
In the ST3 5PQ postcode area, located within Meir North, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST3 5PQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Weston Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 6AD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Metro | Weston Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 6AJ | Walking directions to Nisa Metro |
| 0.2 mi | Woolridge News | Weston Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 6AB | Walking directions to Woolridge News |
| 0.2 mi | Meir Minimarket | Uttoxeter Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 7AE | Walking directions to Meir Minimarket |
| 0.4 mi | Meir Supermarket (Nisa) | Stansmore Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 6LX | Walking directions to Meir Supermarket (Nisa) |
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 5PQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lauren Davison
Meir North - Elected 2 May 2024
Allison Gardner
Stoke-on-Trent South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ST3 5PQ records about 143 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around ST3 5PQ in Meir North is £140,000 (about £174 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to ST3 5PQ, including Abbey Hill Academy & College, Rowan House School (Good) and Alexandra Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
ST3 5PQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,811 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 5PQ is Allison Gardner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lauren Davison (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.