ST3 1AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Denby Avenue, 0.7km from Longton in Stoke-on-Trent. Administratively it sits within Sandford Hill ward and the Stoke-on-Trent South constituency.
For families considering a move, ST3 1AU represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £138k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 13.1% year-on-year. 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 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00072201 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DENBY AVENUE, ST3 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DENBY AVENUE, ST3 1AU.
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38
£ 0 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST3 1AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 38, ST3 1AU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 13.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST3 1AU. The average age is 37.9. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 105,000
4 sales · Mean £ 107,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ST3 1AU is moderate at 60 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
Co-Op Academy Clarice Cliff
Gladstone Primary Academy
Sandford Hill Primary School
St Thomas More Catholic Academy
St Gregory's Catholic Academy
St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School
Co Op Academy Glebe
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Boots0.7 km
- AK News0.3 km
- Greggs Ltd0.7 km
- International Mini Market0.8 km
- Maw Fruit and Veg0.7 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- The Last Post0.6 km
- The Sutherland Community Project0.6 km
- The Corner Pin0.8 km
- George & Dragon0.8 km
- Malt & Hops0.7 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Britannia Cafe0.8 km
- Cafe Delight0.7 km
- Tesco Customer Cafe0.6 km
- Fenpark Hilltop Allotments0.9 km
- King Street Kitchen0.6 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Farmfoods0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Co-operative Food0.4 km
- Heron Foods Ltd1.0 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Jumbo House0.5 km
- Paper Tiger0.8 km
- Nemo'z Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Lin Take Away0.5 km
- Linny's Kitchen0.9 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longton0.6 km
- Stoke-On-Trent3.4 km
- Wedgwood5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Menai Grove0.1 km
- Menai Grove0.1 km
- Barclay Street0.2 km
- Sandwood Crescent0.2 km
- Goldenhill Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST31AU · Data under Open Government Licence