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ST3 7LG

Ridge Crescent

Fulford

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Detailed insights for ST3 7LG

Overview

Postcode ST3 7LG is located in an urban city, within the Fulford area of Stafford in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Fulford & Meir Heath area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.5 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 Fulford & Meir Heath is £55,023 per year. The median sale price in Fulford is £276,100 (around £253 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £201,250 and £372,500. The nearest station is Blythe Bridge, about 1.8 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.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

Fulford & Meir Heath has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,643 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 13% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Fulford & Meir Heath has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.5 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 9.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Fulford & Meir Heath is £55,023 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 253 ft away from ST3 7LG.

Flood risk

No risk

Fulford & Meir Heath near ST3 7LG 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST3 7LG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miGrindley ParkMediumWalking directions to Grindley Park

Area Profile

Population
296
Population density
1,183.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.16(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.1(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.39(-41%)
Other theft
4.26(-25%)
Public order
2.84(-53%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
268
90.85%
Other White
9
3.05%
Other Asian
5
1.69%
African
5
1.69%
Indian
4
1.36%
Total population: 295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
37.64%
Level 3 (A level)
41
15.59%
No qualifications
40
15.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
10.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
10.65%
Total 16+ residents: 263

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
84
68.29%
Owns with a mortgage
33
26.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.88%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Fulford

Median price: £276,100
Price per sq ft: £253
Sales (last 12 months): 74
Typical range (middle 50%): £201K – £373K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £276,100 (about £253 per square foot) in Fulford area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £870,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fulford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£380,000£295
Semi-Detached30£232,500£232
Terraced7£205,000£259
Flats4£153,250£227

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fulford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fulford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£287,500£64,000£141,000£137,000
2017£278,000£94,950£157,500£161,000
2018£268,998£66,000£167,500£155,000
2019£270,000£107,500£170,000£170,000
2020£315,000£101,000£177,500£140,500
2021£320,000£77,000£186,000£173,500
2022£325,000£106,250£220,000£188,000
2023£320,250£107,000£225,000£179,000
2024£350,000£130,000£213,750£177,500
2025£350,000£124,000£217,500£193,500
2026£389,975£186,750£220,000£222,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fulford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fulford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181£119£170£156
2017£198£172£180£164
2018£217£101£174£172
2019£220£174£178£188
2020£223£167£198£161
2021£257£156£206£183
2022£295£178£245£294
2023£276£156£238£241
2024£288£195£228£238
2025£288£227£238£229
2026£300£228£232£332
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fulford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Fulford in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 7LG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 7LG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Oct 2025Hendon, Heathfield Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 7EDDetachedFreehold£385,000
24 Sept 20252, Heathfield Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 7EDSemi-DetachedFreehold£246,000
15 Aug 202512, Heathfield Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 7EDSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
19 Jun 2026328, Sandon Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 7EBSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
27 May 2026320, Sandon Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 7EBSemi-DetachedFreehold£241,000

Schools

In the ST3 7LG postcode area, located within Fulford & Meir Heath, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for ST3 7LG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimarySt Matthews Church of England AcademyAcademy converter
0.5 miPrimaryMeir Heath AcademyAcademy converter
0.7 miPrimarySandon Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Stafford district.

Band A£1,535
Band B£1,791
Band C£2,047
Band D£2,303
Band E£2,814
Band F£3,326
Band G£3,838
Band H£4,605

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

Local councillors

Alec Sandiford

Fulford - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Michael George Dodson

Fulford - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Allison Gardner

Stoke-on-Trent South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictStaffordE07000197
Parliamentary ConstituencyStoke-on-Trent SouthE14001522
WardFulfordE05010486
ParishFulfordE04008997
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Fulford & Meir HeathE02006188
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stafford 001DE01029705
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST3 7LG

Is ST3 7LG (Fulford & Meir Heath) safe?

The area around ST3 7LG records about 35 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near ST3 7LG?

The median sale price around ST3 7LG in Fulford is £276,100 (about £253 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST3 7LG?

There are 6 schools close to ST3 7LG, including St Matthews Church of England Academy (Good), Meir Heath Academy (Good) and Sandon Primary Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around ST3 7LG?

ST3 7LG scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,643 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST3 7LG (Fulford & Meir Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent South covering ST3 7LG is Allison Gardner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alec Sandiford (Liberal Democrats) and Michael George Dodson (Conservative and Unionist Party).