ST3 1AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heathcote Street, 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 1AB 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. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £133k, 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 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00072199 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEATHCOTE STREET, ST3 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATHCOTE STREET, ST3 1AB.
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41
£ 0 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST3 1AB 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ST3 1AB spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (41) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST3 1AB. 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
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
Detached
£ 166,500
2 sales · Mean £ 166,500
Semi-Detached
£ 124,700
15 sales · Mean £ 115,596
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ST3 1AB is moderate at 69 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
Sandford Hill Primary School
Gladstone Primary Academy
Co-Op Academy Clarice Cliff
Discovery Academy
St Thomas More Catholic Academy
St Gregory's Catholic Academy
Maple Court Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- AK News0.7 km
- Greggs Ltd1.0 km
- Shannon News0.5 km
- Argos1.0 km
- Barnett's1.0 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Last Post0.9 km
- The Sutherland Community Project0.8 km
- The Corner Pin0.4 km
- Portland Health & Leisure0.8 km
- The Potter Kitchen0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Tesco Customer Cafe1.0 km
- 18631.0 km
- Costa1.0 km
- Fun Factory1.0 km
- KFC0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Co-operative Food0.4 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Jumbo House0.8 km
- Nemo'z Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Lin Take Away0.9 km
- Kebab World0.8 km
- Noshers0.9 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longton0.9 km
- Stoke-On-Trent3.6 km
- Blythe Bridge5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Rochester Road0.1 km
- Pevensey Grove0.2 km
- Sandwood Crescent0.2 km
- Barclay Street0.2 km
- The Old Sal0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST31AB · Data under Open Government Licence