Postcode report
Is ST1 3NJ a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About ST1 3NJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
ST1 3NJ is a postcode in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near ST1 3NJ, then scores the surrounding small area 54/100 - bottom 50% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around ST1 3NJ are safety and housing, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for ST1 3NJ is based on Stoke-on-Trent 016 Census 2021. It covers 10,325 residents, 2,671 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 28, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 37% owner-occupied, 40% privately rented, 23% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 6/10.
For property prices near ST1 3NJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the ST1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £115k from 67 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near ST1 3NJ can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near ST1 3NJ by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around ST1 3NJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 28 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about ST1 3NJ
Is ST1 3NJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 54/100 (bottom 50% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near ST1 3NJ?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near ST1 3NJ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near ST1 3NJ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for ST1 3NJ?
LocaleIQ matched ST1 3NJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in ST1 3NJ?
The latest median sold price is £115k based on 67 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around ST1 3NJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 28 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.