Postcode insights

ST3 7EW

Lightwood Road

Lightwood North & Normacot

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Detailed insights for ST3 7EW

Overview

Postcode ST3 7EW is located in an urban city, within the Lightwood North & Normacot ward of Stoke-on-Trent in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Meir South & Lightwood area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Meir South & Lightwood is £45,319 per year. The nearest station is Longton, about 1.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Florence Country Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Meir South & Lightwood has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,990 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Meir South & Lightwood has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Meir South & Lightwood is £45,319 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 77 ft away from ST3 7EW.

Flood risk

No risk

Meir South & Lightwood near ST3 7EW 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST3 7EW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miFlorence Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Florence Country Park
0.5 miFlorence GreenwayLargeWalking directions to Florence Greenway
0.4 miNormacot Centernary GardensSmallWalking directions to Normacot Centernary Gardens

Area Profile

Population
364
Population density
819.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.9(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.15(+50%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.28(-41%)
Burglary
2.85(-30%)
Vehicle crime
1.9(-71%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
286
78.36%
Pakistani
49
13.42%
Bangladeshi
11
3.01%
Other White
5
1.37%
Chinese
4
1.1%
Total population: 365

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
75
24.04%
No qualifications
63
20.19%
Level 3 (A level)
59
18.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
16.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
8.97%
Total 16+ residents: 312

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
79
54.86%
Owns with a mortgage
47
32.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
6.94%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.86%
Social rents from council
1
0.69%
Total households: 144

Property prices in Lightwood North & Normacot

Median price£207,000
Price per sq ft£216
Sales (last 12 months)41
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £249K

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £207,000 (about £216 per square foot) in Lightwood North & Normacot area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,250 up to £350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lightwood North & Normacot over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£300,500£255
Semi-Detached17£190,000£201
Terraced10£103,650£107

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lightwood North & Normacot

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lightwood North & Normacot.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197,500£108,750£73,500
2017£188,000£139,000£63,000
2018£198,725£140,000£65,000
2019£208,000£119,000£68,000
2020£222,500£144,000£74,000
2021£246,000£138,750£87,500
2022£236,250£167,500£90,000
2023£242,500£175,000£90,000
2024£252,500£169,000£110,000
2025£282,500£183,500£90,000
2026£310,000£188,000£163,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lightwood North & Normacot.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lightwood North & Normacot.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£139£81
2017£190£136£71
2018£188£157£77
2019£196£147£81
2020£188£163£82
2021£232£164£99
2022£261£205£96
2023£272£204£109
2024£251£193£100
2025£268£186£102
2026£247£216£244
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lightwood North & Normacot.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lightwood North & Normacot in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 7EW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 7EW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 20261, Woodpark Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 7EJDetachedFreehold£310,000
07 Feb 2025Ganymede, Woodpark Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 7EJSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
20 Nov 202589, Charolais Crescent, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 4TDTerracedFreehold£195,000
14 Aug 202571, Charolais Crescent, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 4TDDetachedFreehold£343,000
12 Mar 202553, Charolais Crescent, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 4TDDetachedFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the ST3 7EW postcode area, located within Meir South & Lightwood, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST3 7EW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryBelgrave St Bartholomew's AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.5 miSecondaryOrmiston Meridian AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Augustine's Catholic AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST3 7EW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST3 7EW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodLightwood Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 4NWWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.5 miBudgensLightwood Road, Stoke on Trent, ST3 4JPWalking directions to Budgens

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

Local councillors

Sadaqat Maqsoom

Lightwood North & Normacot - 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
ParishStoke-on-Trent, unparished areaE43000017
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Meir South & LightwoodE02002981
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stoke-on-Trent 031AE01014310
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST3 7EW

Is ST3 7EW (Meir South & Lightwood) safe?

The area around ST3 7EW records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 7EW?

The median sale price around ST3 7EW in Meir South & Lightwood is £207,000 (about £216 per square foot) based on 41 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST3 7EW?

There are 9 schools close to ST3 7EW, including Belgrave St Bartholomew's 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 7EW?

ST3 7EW scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,990 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST3 7EW (Meir South & Lightwood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent South covering ST3 7EW is Allison Gardner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sadaqat Maqsoom (Conservative and Unionist 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.