ST3 1BP is an up-and-coming urban area on Belsay Close, 0.5km from Longton in Stoke-on-Trent. Administratively it sits within Broadway and Longton East ward and the Stoke-on-Trent South constituency.
For families considering a move, ST3 1BP represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (141 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £74k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 38.8% year-on-year. 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 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00072205 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BELSAY CLOSE, ST3 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELSAY CLOSE, ST3 1BP.
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51
£ 0 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST3 1BP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ST3 1BP spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £74k. Property prices are trending up 38.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST3 1BP. The average age is 50.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 74,500
4 sales · Mean £ 73,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near ST3 1BP are high at 141 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Gladstone Primary Academy
Co-Op Academy Clarice Cliff
Sandford Hill Primary School
St Gregory's Catholic Academy
St Thomas More Catholic Academy
St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School
Alexandra Infants' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Boots0.5 km
- AK News0.4 km
- Greendock Stores0.8 km
- Greggs Ltd0.4 km
- International Mini Market0.6 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The Last Post0.4 km
- The Sutherland Community Project0.4 km
- The Corner Pin0.9 km
- George & Dragon0.5 km
- Malt & Hops0.8 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Britannia Cafe0.6 km
- Cafe Delight0.5 km
- Tesco Customer Cafe0.4 km
- King Street Kitchen0.7 km
- Cafe Continental0.5 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Farmfoods0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Co-operative Food0.6 km
- Heron Foods Ltd0.7 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Jumbo House0.3 km
- Paper Tiger0.5 km
- Nemo'z Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Lin Take Away0.5 km
- Linny's Kitchen0.6 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longton0.3 km
- Stoke-On-Trent3.6 km
- Wedgwood5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Smith Street0.1 km
- Friar Street0.1 km
- Wood Street0.2 km
- The Ashwood0.2 km
- Chapel0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST31BP · Data under Open Government Licence