Postcode insights

ST3 5XF

Forrister Street

Longton & Meir Hay South

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Detailed insights for ST3 5XF

Overview

Postcode ST3 5XF is located in an urban city, within the Longton & Meir Hay South ward of Stoke-on-Trent in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Longton East area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Longton East is £45,595 per year. The nearest station is Longton, about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Springfields Short.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Longton East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,427 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Longton East has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Longton East is £45,595 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST3 5XF.

Flood risk

No risk

Longton East near ST3 5XF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Longton located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ST3 5XF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Longton

N/A

Walking directions to Longton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST3 5XF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSpringfields ShortLargeWalking directions to Springfields Short

Area Profile

Population
279
Population density
6,213.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.62(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.65(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.23(-42%)
Other theft
2.42(-57%)
Public order
1.81(-70%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
245
87.81%
Pakistani
31
11.11%
Other Asian
3
1.08%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
59
25.76%
Level 4+ (Degree)
55
24.02%
No qualifications
43
18.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
17.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
7.86%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
62
55.86%
Owns outright
35
31.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
6.31%
Other forms of private rent
6
5.41%
Social rents from council
1
0.9%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Longton & Meir Hay South

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£250
Sales (last 12 months)71
Typical range (middle 50%)£148K – £181K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £250 per square foot) in Longton & Meir Hay South area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £330,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longton & Meir Hay South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£207,000£301
Semi-Detached40£171,750£251
Terraced19£140,000£167
Flats1£59,000£100

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Longton & Meir Hay South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longton & Meir Hay South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£139,250£113,000£94,000
2017£137,500£117,500£90,500
2018£165,000£121,250£79,000
2019£195,000£128,500£95,500
2020£140,000£141,000£98,000
2021£175,000£139,950£117,500
2022£227,500£160,000£115,050
2023£197,000£150,000£128,000
2024£199,250£162,000£131,500
2025£216,500£175,000£125,000
2026£201,250£171,500£164,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longton & Meir Hay South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longton & Meir Hay South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181£170£120
2017£175£170£123
2018£190£174£101
2019£183£181£127
2020£199£199£112
2021£214£211£136
2022£295£232£142
2023£238£226£145
2024£282£236£156
2025£302£251£159
2026£268£244£168
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longton & Meir Hay South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Longton & Meir Hay South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 5XF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 5XF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 2026163, Forrister Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 5XFDetachedFreehold£182,500
31 Oct 2025150, Forrister Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 5XFSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
20 Aug 2025173, Forrister Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 5XFTerracedFreehold£130,000
08 Aug 2025168, Forrister Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 5XFDetachedFreehold£175,000
17 Jul 2025150, Forrister Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 5XFSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000

Schools

In the ST3 5XF postcode area, located within Longton East, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST3 5XF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryPark Hall AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryAlexandra Infants' SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.6 miPrimaryGladstone Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST3 5XF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST3 5XF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressAmison Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 1LDWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Stoke-on-Trent district (2025-26).

Band A£1,386
Band B£1,616
Band C£1,847
Band D£2,078
Band E£2,540
Band F£3,002
Band G£3,464
Band H£4,157

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for ST3 5XF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Robinson

Longton & Meir Hay South - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Gareth Snell

Stoke-on-Trent Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictStoke-on-TrentE06000021
Parliamentary ConstituencyStoke-on-Trent CentralE14001520
ParishStoke-on-Trent, unparished areaE43000017
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Longton EastE02002975
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stoke-on-Trent 025BE01014301
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1991-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST3 5XF

Is ST3 5XF (Longton East) safe?

The area around ST3 5XF records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near ST3 5XF?

The median sale price around ST3 5XF in Longton East is £170,000 (about £250 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST3 5XF?

There are 11 schools close to ST3 5XF, including Park Hall Academy (Good), Alexandra Infants' School (Requires improvement) and Gladstone Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to ST3 5XF?

The closest station to ST3 5XF is Longton, about 1,394 m away.

How deprived is the area around ST3 5XF?

ST3 5XF scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,427 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST3 5XF (Longton East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent Central covering ST3 5XF is Gareth Snell (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Robinson (Labour Party).

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Data Sources

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.