ST3 1DP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ashwood, 0.5km from Longton in Stoke-on-Trent. Administratively it sits within Sandford Hill ward and the Stoke-on-Trent South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £78k, 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 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00072183 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHWOOD, ST3 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHWOOD, ST3 1DP.
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36
£ 0 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST3 1DP 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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. ST3 1DP's 55% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST3 1DP. The average age is 36.4. 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
Terraced
£ 78,850
3 sales · Mean £ 82,566
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ST3 1DP is above average at 98 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
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
40 nearby- Boots0.5 km
- AK News0.4 km
- Greendock Stores0.9 km
- Greggs Ltd0.5 km
- International Mini Market0.6 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The Last Post0.4 km
- The Sutherland Community Project0.4 km
- The Corner Pin0.9 km
- George & Dragon0.6 km
- Malt & Hops0.8 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Britannia Cafe0.6 km
- Cafe Delight0.5 km
- Tesco Customer Cafe0.5 km
- King Street Kitchen0.7 km
- Cafe Continental0.6 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Farmfoods0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Co-operative Food0.6 km
- Heron Foods Ltd0.8 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Jumbo House0.3 km
- Paper Tiger0.5 km
- Nemo'z Fish & Chips0.3 km
- Lin Take Away0.5 km
- Linny's Kitchen0.7 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longton0.4 km
- Stoke-On-Trent3.6 km
- Wedgwood5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Smith Street0.0 km
- Friar Street0.1 km
- The Ashwood0.2 km
- The Ashwood0.2 km
- Menai Grove0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST31DP · Data under Open Government Licence