Postcode insights

ST3 6SJ

Wimblebury Close

Meir Park

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Detailed insights for ST3 6SJ

Overview

Postcode ST3 6SJ is located in an urban city, within the Meir Park 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 miles away. There are 8 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
62.7%
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

62.7%

Approximately 62.7% 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.

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 6SJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Meir North near ST3 6SJ 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
237
Population density
625 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
215
90.72%
Pakistani
12
5.06%
Other White
7
2.95%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.84%
Other
1
0.42%
Total population: 237

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
78
38.81%
Level 4+ (Degree)
28
13.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
12.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
11.44%
Level 3 (A level)
23
11.44%
Total 16+ residents: 201

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
71
56.35%
Owns outright
19
15.08%
Owns with a mortgage
16
12.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.94%
Other social rented
8
6.35%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Meir Park

Median price£240,000
Price per sq ft£264
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£197K – £300K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £264 per square foot) in Meir Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,500 up to £435,000.

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 Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached48£275,000£279
Semi-Detached13£200,000£248
Terraced12£170,000£226

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Meir Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Meir Park.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210,750£131,250£118,500
2017£231,500£137,000£122,500
2018£215,000£160,250£131,000
2019£235,000£150,000£128,375
2020£225,000£165,000£133,500
2021£252,500£172,500£143,500
2022£267,500£211,000£167,475
2023£279,500£185,000£149,525
2024£268,125£220,500£177,995
2025£282,500£205,000£187,973
2026£275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Meir Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Meir Park.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209£172£155
2017£203£200£192
2018£202£179£159
2019£225£193£192
2020£232£204£206
2021£243£217£200
2022£270£265£263
2023£269£238£209
2024£277£244£255
2025£272£253£246
2026£296
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Meir Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 6SJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Mar 20269, Ironbridge Close, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 6SFDetachedFreehold£318,000
23 May 20253, Rom River Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 6SESemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
30 May 202521, Ludstone Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 6SSDetachedFreehold£340,000
16 May 202529, Ludstone Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 6SSSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
08 Sept 2025120, Hawarden Way, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 6FLSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000

Schools

In the ST3 6SJ postcode area, located within Meir North, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Peter's CofE (A) Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimarySt Peter’s Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST3 6SJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST3 6SJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLondisWhittle Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 6HEWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miSubwayUttoxeter Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 6HEWalking directions to Subway
0.4 miTescoLysander Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 7WBWalking directions to Tesco
0.5 miMeir Supermarket (Nisa)Stansmore Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 6LXWalking directions to Meir Supermarket (Nisa)

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

Local councillors

Abi Brown

Meir Park - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

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 ParkE05014582
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 Introduced2024-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST3 6SJ

Is ST3 6SJ (Meir North) safe?

The area around ST3 6SJ 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 6SJ?

The median sale price around ST3 6SJ in Meir North is £240,000 (about £264 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST3 6SJ?

There are 13 schools close to ST3 6SJ, including The Crescent Academy (Good), St Peter's CofE (A) Primary School (Requires improvement) and St Peter’s Church of England Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST3 6SJ?

ST3 6SJ 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 6SJ (Meir North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent South covering ST3 6SJ is Allison Gardner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Abi Brown (Conservative and Unionist 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.