Postcode insights

ST3 6LL

Blatchford Close

Meir North

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Detailed insights for ST3 6LL

Overview

Postcode ST3 6LL 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 Blythe Bridge, about 1.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
43.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Meir North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 953 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Meir North has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.3%

Approximately 43.3% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Meir North is £35,709 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST3 6LL.

Flood risk

No risk

Meir North near ST3 6LL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Blythe Bridge located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
312
Population density
6,297.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.29(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.08(+3%)
Public order
9.97(+65%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.09(-16%)
Burglary
5.54(+36%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
262
82.91%
Other White
19
6.01%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
3.8%
African
9
2.85%
Other
4
1.27%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
58
26.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
23.26%
Level 3 (A level)
38
17.67%
Level 4+ (Degree)
33
15.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.7%
Total 16+ residents: 215

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
50
39.37%
Owns with a mortgage
32
25.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
18.9%
Owns outright
13
10.24%
Other social rented
5
3.94%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Meir North

Median price£140,000
Price per sq ft£174
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£128K – £162K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Meir North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£170,000£202
Semi-Detached30£145,000£168
Terraced14£136,250£181

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Meir North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Meir North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Meir North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Meir North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Meir North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Meir North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 6LL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 6LL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Nov 2025107, Brookwood Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 6LNSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,500
11 Sept 2025100, Henderson Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 6LJSemi-DetachedFreehold£146,000
29 May 202588, Brookwood Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 6HTSemi-DetachedFreehold£93,000
14 Apr 20259, Woodville Terrace, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 6LYTerracedFreehold£70,000
16 Jun 20251, Wood Place, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 6BWSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000

Schools

In the ST3 6LL postcode area, located within Meir North, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST3 6LL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Crescent AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableRowan House SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWeston Junior AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST3 6LL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST3 6LL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMeir Supermarket (Nisa)Stansmore Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 6LXWalking directions to Meir Supermarket (Nisa)
0.4 miNisa MetroWeston Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 6AJWalking directions to Nisa Metro
0.5 miLondisWhittle Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 6HEWalking directions to Londis
0.5 miSubwayUttoxeter Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 6HEWalking directions to Subway
0.5 miCo-op FoodWeston Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 6ADWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 6LL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lauren Davison

Meir North - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Allison Gardner

Stoke-on-Trent South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictStoke-on-TrentE06000021
Parliamentary ConstituencyStoke-on-Trent SouthE14001522
WardMeir NorthE05014581
ParishStoke-on-Trent, unparished areaE43000017
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Meir NorthE02002978
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stoke-on-Trent 028CE01014367
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST3 6LL

Is ST3 6LL (Meir North) safe?

The area around ST3 6LL records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.

What is the average house price near ST3 6LL?

The median sale price around ST3 6LL in Meir North is £140,000 (about £174 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST3 6LL?

There are 15 schools close to ST3 6LL, including The Crescent Academy (Good), Rowan House School (Good) and Weston Junior Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST3 6LL?

ST3 6LL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 953 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST3 6LL (Meir North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent South covering ST3 6LL is Allison Gardner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lauren Davison (Labour Party).

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.