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ST3 7RQ

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Meir Park

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Detailed insights for ST3 7RQ

Overview

Postcode ST3 7RQ is located in an urban city, within the Meir Park ward of Stoke-on-Trent in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Meir Park area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Meir Park is £51,756 per year. The nearest station is Blythe Bridge, about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

4/10

Meir Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,813 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Meir Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.2 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 4.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Meir Park is £51,756 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 247 ft away from ST3 7RQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Meir Park near ST3 7RQ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ST3 7RQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Blythe Bridge

N/A

Walking directions to Blythe Bridge

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
292
Population density
2,773 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
91.12(+947%)
Anti-social behaviour
62.84(+483%)
Violence and sexual offences
31.42(-19%)
Other theft
14.14(+149%)
Public order
11(+82%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
268
91.78%
Indian
10
3.42%
Pakistani
4
1.37%
Other White
4
1.37%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.03%
Total population: 292

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
26.27%
No qualifications
52
20.39%
Level 3 (A level)
41
16.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
12.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
11.37%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
99
70.71%
Owns with a mortgage
36
25.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
1.43%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.43%
Shared ownership
1
0.71%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Meir Park

Median price£240,000
Price per sq ft£264
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£197K – £300K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £264 per square foot) in Meir Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,500 up to £435,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Meir Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached48£275,000£279
Semi-Detached13£200,000£248
Terraced12£170,000£226

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Meir Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Meir Park.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210,750£131,250£118,500
2017£231,500£137,000£122,500
2018£215,000£160,250£131,000
2019£235,000£150,000£128,375
2020£225,000£165,000£133,500
2021£252,500£172,500£143,500
2022£267,500£211,000£167,475
2023£279,500£185,000£149,525
2024£268,125£220,500£177,995
2025£282,500£205,000£187,973
2026£275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Meir Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Meir Park.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209£172£155
2017£203£200£192
2018£202£179£159
2019£225£193£192
2020£232£204£206
2021£243£217£200
2022£270£265£263
2023£269£238£209
2024£277£244£255
2025£272£253£246
2026£296
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Meir Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Meir Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 7RQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 7RQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 May 20252, Kestrel Avenue, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 7RDDetachedFreehold£375,000
29 Apr 20255, Farman Close, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 7REDetachedFreehold£267,500
03 Nov 202515, Glaisher Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 7RFDetachedFreehold£300,000
01 May 202642, Highfield Close, Stoke-On-Trent, ST11 9HPFlatsFreehold£200,000
15 Aug 202532, Highfield Close, Stoke-On-Trent, ST11 9HPSemi-DetachedFreehold£115,500

Schools

In the ST3 7RQ postcode area, located within Meir Park, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST3 7RQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicablePortland SchoolAcademy special sponsor led

N/A

0.5 miPrimarySpringcroft Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.8 miPrimarySandon Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST3 7RQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAldiWhittle Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 7TUWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miTescoLysander Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 7WBWalking directions to Tesco

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

Local councillors

Abi Brown

Meir Park - 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
WardMeir ParkE05014582
ParishStoke-on-Trent, unparished areaE43000017
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Meir ParkE02002983
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stoke-on-Trent 033AE01014315
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST3 7RQ

Is ST3 7RQ (Meir Park) safe?

The area around ST3 7RQ records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near ST3 7RQ?

The median sale price around ST3 7RQ in Meir Park is £240,000 (about £264 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST3 7RQ?

There are 5 schools close to ST3 7RQ, including Portland School, Springcroft Primary School (Good) and Sandon Primary Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to ST3 7RQ?

The closest station to ST3 7RQ is Blythe Bridge, about 1,161 m away.

How deprived is the area around ST3 7RQ?

ST3 7RQ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,813 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST3 7RQ (Meir Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent South covering ST3 7RQ is Allison Gardner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Abi Brown (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.