Postcode ST3 7BS 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 very high crime levels, with around 108.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Meir South & Lightwood is £45,319 per year. The nearest station is Blythe Bridge located about 1.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Meir South & Lightwood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 960 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Meir South & Lightwood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 43 ft away from ST3 7BS.
Meir South & Lightwood near ST3 7BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Blythe Bridge located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £169,500 in Meir South area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £685,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £371,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £166,998 |
| Terraced | 6 | £138,750 |
10 year median price trend in Meir South
In the ST3 7BS postcode area, located within Meir South & Lightwood, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.