Postcode Analysis Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands

ST1 3SW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST1 3SW.

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Population

317

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 29,700 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ST1 3SW 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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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 71% social renting, ST1 3SW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

ST1 3SW is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Stoke-on-Trent in Stoke-on-Trent. Administratively it sits within Joiner's Square ward and the Stoke-on-Trent Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, ST1 3SW is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (199 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 ST1 3SW are sourced from Output Area E00171670 (shared with 25 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 ST1 3SW. The average age is 50.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.5%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

Crime rates near ST1 3SW are high at 199 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 offences333
Anti-social behaviour194
Public order100
Other theft79
Criminal damage and arson63

school Local Schools

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Waterside Primary School

Outstanding428 pupils0.3 km
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Hanley St Luke's CofE Aided Primary School

Good437 pupils0.3 km
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St Mark's CofE Primary School

Good455 pupils0.9 km
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Northwood Broom Academy

Good172 pupils0.9 km
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Grove Academy

Requires Improvement433 pupils1.2 km
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St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy

Good226 pupils1.3 km
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Hamilton Academy

Good149 pupils1.5 km
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Etruscan Primary School

Good445 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

60 nearby
  • Fenton Victoria Road Service Station1.0 km
  • Boden News0.5 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Daisy Traditional Sweets0.5 km
  • Dar's Premier0.8 km
  • + 55 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • The Auctioneer0.5 km
  • Y.M.C.A. North Staffordshire0.5 km
  • The Macari Centre0.6 km
  • Hilton Garden Inn0.6 km
  • Best Western Stoke on Trent City Centre Hotel0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

39 nearby
  • Bottlecraft Ltd0.6 km
  • Royal Music Hall0.6 km
  • Smashed Brothers Burgers0.5 km
  • The Reginald Mitchell0.5 km
  • The Tontine0.5 km
  • + 34 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

64 nearby
  • Little Dumpling King0.6 km
  • AJ's Lounge0.6 km
  • Ali Baba UK0.7 km
  • Balkan0.6 km
  • BB's Coffee & Muffins0.7 km
  • + 59 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • CJ Curry House0.7 km
  • Ddomy Pizza0.8 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.7 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Nefertiti Pizza & Kebab House0.8 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • McColls0.5 km
  • Farmfoods0.8 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stoke-On-Trent1.7 km
  • Longport3.8 km
  • Longton4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Reginald Mitchell Court0.0 km
  • Moorcroft Medical Centre0.1 km
  • Moorcroft Medical Centre0.1 km
  • Bernard Street0.2 km
  • Jasper Street0.2 km