Postcode report
Is ST3 6NL a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About ST3 6NL: area rating, property, schools and local change
ST3 6NL is a postcode in Meir North, Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near ST3 6NL, then scores the surrounding small area 55/100 - top 50% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around ST3 6NL are local prosperity and safety, 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 ST3 6NL is based on Stoke-on-Trent 024 Census 2021. It covers 6,138 residents, 3,108 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 78% owner-occupied, 9% privately rented, 12% 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 5/10.
For property prices near ST3 6NL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the ST3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £183k from 91 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near ST3 6NL can compare 9 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near ST3 6NL by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around ST3 6NL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 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 ST3 6NL
Is ST3 6NL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 55/100 (top 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 ST3 6NL?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near ST3 6NL?
9 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for ST3 6NL?
LocaleIQ matched ST3 6NL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in ST3 6NL?
The latest median sold price is £183k based on 91 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around ST3 6NL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.