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Stoke-on-Trent ST16 3 area guide

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Is Stoke-on-Trent ST16 3 a good place to live?

In Stoke-on-Trent (ST16 3), recorded crime is 52% above the national average, homes sell for around £201,864 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£201,864
from 273 sales
Population
25,063
Deprivation decile 6/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
406.4
per 1,000 · +52% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
4
4 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
85%
gigabit-ready · 97% superfast
Flood risk
High
1.5% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Stoke-on-Trent ST16 3

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Stoke-on-Trent ST16 3 is rated high. Around 1.5% of properties (142 of 9,327) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 69 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in ST16 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (65 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in ST16 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 107/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 38
One-person households: 37%
Households with children: 26%
Households: 11,061

Owned 52% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 31%

Census 2021 (ONS), for ST16 3.

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Stoke-on-Trent ST16 3: frequently asked questions

Is Stoke-on-Trent ST16 3 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Stoke-on-Trent ST16 3?

Recorded crime in Stoke-on-Trent ST16 3 runs at 406.4 per 1,000 properties, 52% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Stoke-on-Trent ST16 3 safe?

Crime in Stoke-on-Trent ST16 3 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Stoke-on-Trent ST16 3 runs at 406.4 per 1,000 properties, 52% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Stoke-on-Trent ST16 3?

Homes in Stoke-on-Trent ST16 3 sell for around £201,864 on average, based on 273 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Stoke-on-Trent ST16 3 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Stoke-on-Trent ST16 3 is rated high. Around 1.5% of properties (142 of 9,327) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 69 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Stoke-on-Trent ST16 3?

There are 4 schools in Stoke-on-Trent ST16 3 (4 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Stoke-on-Trent ST16 3 a deprived area?

Stoke-on-Trent ST16 3 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).