Postcode ST3 7HA 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 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 Blythe Bridge, about 1.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Grindley Park.
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.
Meir South & Lightwood has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Meir South & Lightwood is £45,319 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 49 ft away from ST3 7HA.
Meir South & Lightwood near ST3 7HA 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Grindley Park | Medium | Walking directions to Grindley Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £297,500 | £257 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £160,000 | £179 |
| Terraced | 5 | £140,000 | £197 |
| Flats | 1 | £83,600 | £121 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 7HA.
In the ST3 7HA postcode area, located within Meir South & Lightwood, there are 4 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.
Elected local representatives for ST3 7HA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Faisal Hussain
Meir South - Elected 4 May 2023
Allison Gardner
Stoke-on-Trent South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ST3 7HA 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.
The median sale price around ST3 7HA in Meir South & Lightwood is £160,000 (about £182 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to ST3 7HA, including St Matthews Church of England Academy (Good), Meir Heath Academy (Good) and Sandon Primary Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
ST3 7HA 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).
The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent South covering ST3 7HA 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).
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.