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.
ST1 3SW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST1 3SW.
317
50
£ 29,700 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Waterside Primary School
Hanley St Luke's CofE Aided Primary School
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Northwood Broom Academy
Grove Academy
St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy
Hamilton Academy
Etruscan Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: ST13SW · Data under Open Government Licence