Postcode insights

ST3 7FW

Melchester Grove

Lightwood North & Normacot

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Detailed insights for ST3 7FW

Overview

Postcode ST3 7FW 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% 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 1.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Normacot Centernary Gardens.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Meir South & Lightwood has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,659 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Meir South & Lightwood has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST3 7FW.

Flood risk

No risk

Meir South & Lightwood near ST3 7FW 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST3 7FW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miNormacot Centernary GardensSmallWalking directions to Normacot Centernary Gardens

Area Profile

Population
334
Population density
5,060.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.58(-60%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.46(+25%)
Burglary
3.54(-13%)
Public order
2.83(-53%)
Vehicle crime
2.12(-67%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
259
77.54%
Pakistani
48
14.37%
Other Asian
11
3.29%
Other White
5
1.5%
Bangladeshi
4
1.2%
Total population: 334

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
90
32.61%
Level 3 (A level)
54
19.57%
No qualifications
49
17.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
15.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.33%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
66
52.38%
Owns outright
47
37.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.73%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.59%
Total households: 126

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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 7FW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 7FW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Nov 202543, Melchester Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 7FWDetachedFreehold£320,000
28 Mar 202517, Trecastle Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 7FRDetachedFreehold£272,000
19 Dec 20253, Cottage Close, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 7FTSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
22 Aug 20252, Cottage Close, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 7FTDetachedFreehold£300,000
08 Apr 202670, Star & Garter Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 7HSDetachedFreehold£345,000

Schools

In the ST3 7FW postcode area, located within Meir South & Lightwood, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST3 7FW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAlexandra Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryAlexandra Infants' SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.4 miNot applicableAbbey Hill Academy & CollegeAcademy special converter

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST3 7FW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST3 7FW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodLightwood Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 4NWWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miPrime ExpressArgyll Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 4REWalking directions to Prime Express
0.4 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 7FW, 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 031BE01014314
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1993-08-01

Frequently asked questions about ST3 7FW

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

The area around ST3 7FW records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 7FW?

The median sale price around ST3 7FW 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 7FW?

There are 11 schools close to ST3 7FW, including Alexandra Junior School (Good), Alexandra Infants' School (Requires improvement) and Abbey Hill Academy & College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST3 7FW?

ST3 7FW scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,659 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.