Postcode ST3 7RJ 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 1.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Meir South & Lightwood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 960 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Meir South & Lightwood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 60.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST3 7RJ.
Meir South & Lightwood near ST3 7RJ 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 7RJ.
In the ST3 7RJ postcode area, located within Meir South & Lightwood, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST3 7RJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Meir Minimarket | Uttoxeter Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 7AE | Walking directions to Meir Minimarket |
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 7RJ, 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 7RJ records about 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 7RJ 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 9 schools close to ST3 7RJ, including Sandon Primary Academy (Outstanding), St Augustine's Catholic Academy (Good) and Ormiston Meridian Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
ST3 7RJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 960 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 7RJ 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.