Postcode ST3 7SF 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% 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 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Normacot Centernary Gardens.
Meir South & Lightwood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,714 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Meir South & Lightwood has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.2% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 220 ft away from ST3 7SF.
Meir South & Lightwood near ST3 7SF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Longton located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Normacot Centernary Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Normacot Centernary Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £300,500 | £255 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £190,000 | £201 |
| Terraced | 10 | £103,650 | £107 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST3 7SF.
In the ST3 7SF postcode area, located within Meir South & Lightwood, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST3 7SF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Prime Express | Argyll Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 4RE | Walking directions to Prime Express |
| 0.4 mi | Budgens | Lightwood Road, Stoke on Trent, ST3 4JP | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Lightwood Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 4NW | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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 7SF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sadaqat Maqsoom
Lightwood North & Normacot - Elected 4 May 2023
Allison Gardner
Stoke-on-Trent South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ST3 7SF records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 7SF in Meir South & Lightwood is £207,000 (about £216 per square foot) based on 41 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to ST3 7SF, including Alexandra Infants' School (Requires improvement), Alexandra Junior School (Good) and Abbey Hill Academy & College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
ST3 7SF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,714 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 7SF 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).
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.