Postcode Analysis Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands

FRIAR STREET, ST3 1DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRIAR STREET, ST3 1DW.

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Population

245

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ST3 1DW 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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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ST3 1DW spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (41) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

ST3 1DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Friar Street, 0.6km from Longton in Stoke-on-Trent. Administratively it sits within Broadway and Longton East ward and the Stoke-on-Trent South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, ST3 1DW is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. 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. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £131k, 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 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00072206 (shared with 8 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 ST3 1DW. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 105,000

7 sales · Mean £ 98,928

Semi-Detached

£ 130,000

1 sales · Mean £ 130,000

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

Crime around ST3 1DW is above average at 98 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 offences180
Anti-social behaviour74
Criminal damage and arson46
Public order34
Other theft28

school Local Schools

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Gladstone Primary Academy

Good470 pupils0.3 km
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Co-Op Academy Clarice Cliff

Requires Improvement391 pupils0.6 km
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Sandford Hill Primary School

Outstanding467 pupils0.7 km
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St Gregory's Catholic Academy

Outstanding471 pupils1.1 km
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St Thomas More Catholic Academy

Good1141 pupils1.1 km
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St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School

Requires Improvement207 pupils1.3 km
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Alexandra Infants' School

Requires Improvement158 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Boots0.5 km
  • AK News0.5 km
  • Greendock Stores0.9 km
  • Greggs Ltd0.5 km
  • International Mini Market0.7 km
  • + 35 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • The Last Post0.5 km
  • The Sutherland Community Project0.3 km
  • The Corner Pin0.8 km
  • George & Dragon0.6 km
  • Malt & Hops1.0 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Britannia Cafe0.7 km
  • Cafe Delight0.6 km
  • Tesco Customer Cafe0.5 km
  • King Street Kitchen0.8 km
  • Cafe Continental0.6 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.7 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Co-operative Food0.7 km
  • Heron Foods Ltd0.8 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Jumbo House0.4 km
  • Paper Tiger0.5 km
  • Nemo'z Fish & Chips0.2 km
  • Lin Take Away0.6 km
  • Linny's Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 21 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Longton0.4 km
  • Stoke-On-Trent3.7 km
  • Blythe Bridge5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Friar Street0.1 km
  • Smith Street0.1 km
  • The Ashwood0.1 km
  • The Ashwood0.1 km
  • Forrister Street0.2 km