Living in ST3, Stoke-on-Trent
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around ST3 in Stoke-on-Trent. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Stoke-on-Trent: £148,799, up 2.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider West Midlands average is £234,731.
What actually sold around ST3
57 recorded home sales on the streets around central ST3 in the last 2 years, with a median of £120,000 and a range from £56,500 to £345,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 1 FOLEY COURT WATERY LANE, ST3 4QY | flat-maisonette | £74,995 | 2026-06-19 |
| 24 BUCCLEUCH ROAD, ST3 4RF | terraced | £90,000 | 2026-06-04 |
| 81 UPPER NORMACOT ROAD, ST3 4QF | terraced | £115,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 49 STAR & GARTER ROAD, ST3 7HS | semi-detached | £165,000 | 2026-05-12 |
| 4 WINGROVE AVENUE, ST3 4RZ | semi-detached | £160,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| MILLHOUSE WEST WATERY LANE, ST3 4QY | semi-detached | £220,000 | 2026-04-10 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
37 schools within 3 miles , of which 85% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newstead Primary Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| Co-op Academy Glebe | Primary | Outstanding | 2.0 mi |
| Alexandra Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Ormiston Meridian Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Weston Junior Academy | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Sandford Hill Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
26 state primary and 5 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Kinetic Academy.
All 1 fee-paying schools near ST3, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 23.7% |
| Elementary occupations | 20.8% |
| Sales and customer service | 12.5% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 10.0% |
| Professional occupations | 8.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
367 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central ST3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Stoke-on-Trent's figures.
Common questions about ST3
What is the average house price in ST3?
The average sold price in Stoke-on-Trent is £148,799 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in ST3?
Prices in Stoke-on-Trent are up 2.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in ST3?
The median of 57 recorded sales around central ST3 in the last 2 years is £120,000, ranging from £56,500 to £345,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in ST3?
37 schools sit within 3 miles of central ST3, and 85% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in ST3?
367 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central ST3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is ST3 at risk of flooding?
Central ST3 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is ST3 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 85% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £120,000; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 367 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is ST3 safe?
367 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central ST3 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? ST3 or ST11, ST3 or ST4, ST3 or ST12.
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