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ST3 7BW

Sandon Old Road

Meir South

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Detailed insights for ST3 7BW

Overview

Postcode ST3 7BW 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 Park area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Meir Park is £51,756 per year. The nearest station is Blythe Bridge, about 1.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Meir Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,748 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Meir Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5%

Approximately 5.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Meir Park is £51,756 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 161 ft away from ST3 7BW.

Flood risk

No risk

Meir Park near ST3 7BW 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
194
Population density
3,646.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.83(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.99(+67%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.3(+14%)
Public order
6.92(+14%)
Burglary
4.15(+2%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
188
94.95%
Bangladeshi
5
2.53%
Other White
3
1.52%
Caribbean
1
0.51%
Irish
1
0.51%
Total population: 198

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
36.09%
Level 3 (A level)
31
18.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
14.79%
No qualifications
22
13.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
11.24%
Total 16+ residents: 169

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
40
50%
Owns outright
34
42.5%
Social rents from council
2
2.5%
Other social rented
2
2.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
2.5%
Total households: 80

Property prices in Meir South

Median price£160,000
Price per sq ft£182
Sales (last 12 months)35
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £208K

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.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£297,500£257
Semi-Detached23£160,000£179
Terraced5£140,000£197
Flats1£83,600£121

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Meir South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Meir South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Meir South.

Price per sq ft

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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 7BW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 7BW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Apr 2026230, Sandon Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 7BSSemi-DetachedFreehold£90,000
23 Jan 2026234, Sandon Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 7BSSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
07 Oct 2025198, Sandon Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 7BSSemi-DetachedFreehold£147,500
24 Apr 202613, Sherwood Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 7BXSemi-DetachedFreehold£136,000
17 Mar 20259, Sherwood Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 7BXSemi-DetachedFreehold£154,500

Schools

In the ST3 7BW postcode area, located within Meir Park, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST3 7BW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySandon Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryOrmiston Meridian AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Augustine's Catholic AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 7BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Faisal Hussain

Meir South - 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 SouthE05014583
ParishStoke-on-Trent, unparished areaE43000017
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Meir ParkE02002983
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stoke-on-Trent 033CE01014319
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST3 7BW

Is ST3 7BW (Meir Park) safe?

The area around ST3 7BW records about 73 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near ST3 7BW?

The median sale price around ST3 7BW in Meir Park is £160,000 (about £182 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST3 7BW?

There are 10 schools close to ST3 7BW, including Sandon Primary Academy (Outstanding), Ormiston Meridian Academy (Good) and St Augustine's Catholic Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST3 7BW?

ST3 7BW scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,748 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST3 7BW (Meir Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent South covering ST3 7BW 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).

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.