ST3 1AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Edgefield Road, 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 1AF 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00072199 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EDGEFIELD ROAD, ST3 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDGEFIELD ROAD, ST3 1AF.
256
41
£ 0 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST3 1AF 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 1AF spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST3 1AF. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ST3 1AF is moderate at 66 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
St Thomas More Catholic Academy
Discovery Academy
St Gregory's Catholic Academy
Maple Court Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Boots1.0 km
- AK News0.7 km
- Greggs Ltd1.0 km
- Maw Fruit and Veg1.0 km
- Shannon News0.5 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Last Post0.9 km
- The Sutherland Community Project0.8 km
- The Corner Pin0.5 km
- Portland Health & Leisure0.8 km
- The Potter Kitchen0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Tesco Customer Cafe0.9 km
- King Street Kitchen1.0 km
- 18630.9 km
- Costa0.9 km
- Fun Factory0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Co-operative Food0.3 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Jumbo House0.8 km
- Paper Tiger1.0 km
- Nemo'z Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Lin Take Away0.8 km
- Kebab World0.8 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longton0.9 km
- Stoke-On-Trent3.6 km
- Blythe Bridge5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Rochester Road0.1 km
- Pevensey Grove0.1 km
- Sandwood Crescent0.2 km
- Barclay Street0.2 km
- The Old Sal0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST31AF · Data under Open Government Licence