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ST3

STOKE-ON-TRENT

Staffordshire, West Midlands, England

ST3 encompasses STOKE-ON-TRENT and its surrounding areas in Staffordshire, West Midlands.

Avg price £192,410
1yr change ▼ 14.6%
Crime 20% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£192,410

▼ 14.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

33% below national avg

Crime Rate

97.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

20% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

27 schools

Broadband Speed

347 Mbps

Property Prices in ST3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in ST3 is £192,410, which is 28% below the Staffordshire average of £267,729.

Properties in ST3 cost 33.0% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in ST3 have fallen 14.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £265,715 527
Semi-detached £167,935 1412
Terraced £126,732 595
Flat £85,395 63
All types £192,410 2685

5-Year Price History

£174K £185K £195K £206K £217K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in ST3

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 97.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, ST3 has a crime rate significantly 20% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
39.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
3.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
2.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
15.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
12.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in ST3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

ST3 has 27 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Sandford Hill Primary School Primary Good mi
St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy Secondary Not inspected mi
Belgrave St Bartholomew's Academy Primary Not inspected mi
Sutherland Primary Academy Primary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

5

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

141,556

Population

67

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
31.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in ST3 are 347.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

347.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

85%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in ST3 is collected by Stafford. The Band D rate is £2,012/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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ST3 — STOKE-ON-TRENT

Area Summary

ST3 (STOKE-ON-TRENT) offers affordable property prices (£192,410, 33% below national average), higher-than-average crime (20% above national average), 27 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (347 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in ST3?
The average house price in ST3 (STOKE-ON-TRENT) is £192,410, based on 2685 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 33% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 14.6% over the past year.
Is ST3 a safe area to live?
Crime in ST3 is close to the national average at 97.6 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (39.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (15.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in ST3?
There are 27 schools in or near ST3. 22% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.
What is the council tax in ST3?
Council tax in ST3 is collected by Stafford. The Band D rate is £2,012 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in ST3?
The average broadband download speed in ST3 is 347 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 85%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in ST3 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 31% of homes in ST3 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 141,556.