Postcode ST3 5QD 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 high crime levels, with around 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Meir South & Lightwood is £45,319 per year. The nearest station is Longton, about 1.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the 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 high crime rate, with approximately 71.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.7% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 61 ft away from ST3 5QD.
Meir South & Lightwood near ST3 5QD 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 35 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £182 per square foot) in Meir South area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,600 up to £490,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £297,500 | £257 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £160,000 | £179 |
| Terraced | 5 | £140,000 | £197 |
| Flats | 1 | £83,600 | £121 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £186,500 | £91,750 | £80,000 |
| 2017 | £248,500 | £105,250 | £90,000 |
| 2018 | £296,000 | £112,500 | £95,000 |
| 2019 | £165,000 | £115,500 | £101,750 |
| 2020 | £250,000 | £113,750 | £113,000 |
| 2021 | £235,000 | £140,000 | £97,500 |
| 2022 | £335,000 | £146,500 | £129,000 |
| 2023 | £284,500 | £150,000 | £120,000 |
| 2024 | £425,000 | £151,000 | £123,750 |
| 2025 | £358,750 | £158,000 | £142,500 |
| 2026 | £360,000 | £160,000 | £157,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £163 | £119 | £102 |
| 2017 | £177 | £131 | £110 |
| 2018 | £266 | £134 | £146 |
| 2019 | £198 | £141 | £133 |
| 2020 | £190 | £145 | £144 |
| 2021 | £220 | £166 | £121 |
| 2022 | £248 | £177 | £195 |
| 2023 | £185 | £179 | £157 |
| 2024 | £232 | £189 | £166 |
| 2025 | £272 | £176 | £176 |
| 2026 | £307 | £183 | £214 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 5QD.
In the ST3 5QD postcode area, located within Meir South & Lightwood, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST3 5QD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Weston Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 6AD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 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 | Nisa Metro | Weston Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 6AJ | Walking directions to Nisa Metro |
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 5QD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Faisal Hussain
Meir South - Elected 4 May 2023
Allison Gardner
Stoke-on-Trent South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ST3 5QD records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 5QD in Meir South & Lightwood is £160,000 (about £182 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to ST3 5QD, including Abbey Hill Academy & College, Alexandra Junior School (Good) and Kinetic Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
ST3 5QD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,714 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 5QD is Allison Gardner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Faisal Hussain (Conservative and Unionist 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.