ST3 1AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heathcote Street, 0.6km from Sandford Hill in Stoke-on-Trent. Administratively it sits within Sandford Hill ward and the Stoke-on-Trent South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, ST3 1AD is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for ST3 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00072225 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEATHCOTE STREET, ST3 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATHCOTE STREET, ST3 1AD.
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£ 0 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST3 1AD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
With 36% social renting, ST3 1AD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST3 1AD. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 129,995
3 sales · Mean £ 124,831
Terraced
£ 87,000
1 sales · Mean £ 87,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ST3 1AD is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sandford Hill Primary School
Co-Op Academy Clarice Cliff
Gladstone Primary Academy
St Thomas More Catholic Academy
Discovery Academy
Maple Court Academy
St Gregory's Catholic Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- AK News0.7 km
- Shannon News0.6 km
- Argos1.0 km
- Ede Family Butchers1.0 km
- Foley News0.7 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Last Post1.0 km
- The Sutherland Community Project0.9 km
- The Corner Pin0.5 km
- Malt & Hops0.9 km
- Portland Health & Leisure0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Tesco Customer Cafe1.0 km
- Fenpark Hilltop Allotments0.9 km
- King Street Kitchen0.9 km
- Costa1.0 km
- Fun Factory0.8 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Co-operative Food0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Jumbo House0.8 km
- Nemo'z Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Lin Take Away0.8 km
- Golden Star1.0 km
- Kebab World0.8 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longton0.9 km
- Stoke-On-Trent3.4 km
- Blythe Bridge5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Pevensey Grove0.0 km
- Rochester Road0.1 km
- The Old Sal0.1 km
- Sandwood Crescent0.2 km
- Barclay Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST31AD · Data under Open Government Licence