Postcode Analysis Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands

EDGEFIELD ROAD, ST3 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDGEFIELD ROAD, ST3 1AF.

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Population

256

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: ST3 1AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ST3 1AF spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ST3 1AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Edgefield Road, 0.4km 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 1AF 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00072199 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST3 1AF. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around ST3 1AF is moderate at 66 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.

Violence and sexual offences179
Anti-social behaviour74
Criminal damage and arson43
Public order21
Other theft16

school Local Schools

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Sandford Hill Primary School

Outstanding467 pupils0.2 km
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Gladstone Primary Academy

Good470 pupils0.4 km
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Co-Op Academy Clarice Cliff

Requires Improvement391 pupils0.5 km
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St Thomas More Catholic Academy

Good1141 pupils1.5 km
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Discovery Academy

Good1330 pupils1.5 km
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St Gregory's Catholic Academy

Outstanding471 pupils1.5 km
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Maple Court Academy

Requires Improvement444 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Boots1.0 km
  • AK News0.7 km
  • Greggs Ltd1.0 km
  • Maw Fruit and Veg1.0 km
  • Shannon News0.5 km
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Last Post0.9 km
  • The Sutherland Community Project0.8 km
  • The Corner Pin0.5 km
  • Portland Health & Leisure0.8 km
  • The Potter Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Tesco Customer Cafe0.9 km
  • King Street Kitchen1.0 km
  • 18630.9 km
  • Costa0.9 km
  • Fun Factory0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Co-operative Food0.3 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Jumbo House0.8 km
  • Paper Tiger1.0 km
  • Nemo'z Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • Lin Take Away0.8 km
  • Kebab World0.8 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Longton0.9 km
  • Stoke-On-Trent3.6 km
  • Blythe Bridge5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Rochester Road0.1 km
  • Pevensey Grove0.1 km
  • Sandwood Crescent0.2 km
  • Barclay Street0.2 km
  • The Old Sal0.3 km