67,689TOTAL POPULATION
28,597HOUSEHOLDS
6.6%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£27,040AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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ST3 POSTCODE REGION

Stoke On Trent (ST3)

The ST3 postcode area is located in the Stoke On Trent postcode town region, within the county of Staffordshire, and contains a total of 2001 individual postcodes.

There are 28 electoral wards in the ST3 postcode area, including Leek, Newcastle, Stafford, Stoke-On-Trent, Stone, Uttoxeter which come under the local authority of the Stoke-on-Trent Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 12% of people in ST3 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of ST3 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


ST3 is a postcode district within the UK's Staffordshire postcode area. The postcode area itself covers a large portion of central England, covering a large portion of Staffordshire, including the towns of Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stone, and Stafford itself. The postcode district itself covers mainly the north-east of the county, encompassing the various districts of Stoke-on-Trent.

The ST3 area covers such areas of the city such as May Bank, Penkhull, Uttoxeter Road and Burslem, as well as the city centre itself and parts of the wider 'Four towns' area that Stoke-on-Trent is known for.

The area comprises largely residential properties, with areas of light industry and manufacturing. It is a very multicultural area, home to a large Muslim population, as well as people from many different racial backgrounds. There are three separated areas within the ST3 postcode area – Stoke Town Centre, Tunstall and Newcastle-under-Lyme & Stoke-on-Trent.

The infrastructure in the ST3 postcode area is excellent, with more than a dozen primary and secondary schools, plus Colleges and universities. Transport links within the area and into the nearby city of Manchester are excellent, with excellent bus and rail links into the heart of the city. Stoke-on-Trent station is the nearest railway station to the ST3 postcode area, and serves all of the major stops in the region.

There are many parks and leisure centres within the ST3 postcode district, including the popular Hanley Park, Gladstone Pottery Museum, and the Potteries Shopping Centre – all of which are located in Stoke Town Centre. The area also has an excellent range of restaurants, supermarkets, shops, and other businesses, making it a great place to live.

The ST3 postcode district is also the home to many cultural events and festivals, such as the Staffordshire Knights of the Round Table Tour, The Stoke International Film Festival, and the Stoke Fringe Festival. These events attract many locals and visitors alike to the area, giving the local economy an additional boost.

TheST3 postcode district is a wonderful place to live, offering excellent infrastructure, a great range of leisure and cultural activities, plus a great selection of restaurants, shops, and leisure facilities. It is a highly multicultural area, making it an ideal place to live for people from all walks of life.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 87%WORKING
  • 13%UNEMPLOYED

13% of people in ST3 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 12%AB
  • 51%C2/C2
  • 37%DE

According to census records, 12% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 91%WHITE
  • 9%NON-WHITE

91% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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ST3Staffordshire

Staffordshire

The county of Staffordshire

ST3 is located in the county of Staffordshire, in England.

Staffordshire has a total population of 1,120,300, making it the 17th largest county in the UK.

Staffordshire has a total area of 1047 square miles, and a population density of 412 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Staffordshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeST3
Postal TownStoke On Trent
MSOA NameStoke-on-Trent 022
LSOA NameStoke-on-Trent 022C
CountyStaffordshire
RegionStaffordshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityStoke-on-Trent
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

ST3 Electoral Wards

The postal region of ST3, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Adderley Green
Ash Bank
Bentilee
Berry Hill
Blurton
Blythe Bridge
Caverswall
Cookshill
Dresden
Fenton
Fenton Low
Florence
Hartwell
Heron Cross
Hollybush
Hulme
Leadendale
Lightwood
Longton
Meir
Meir Heath
Newstead
Normacot
Rough Close
Roughcote
Sandford Hill
Stallington
Ubberley
Weston Coyney
Browse Postcodes in ST3

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Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (ST) and estimated address.

Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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Early intervention scheme makes a difference

Staffordshire County Council is funding schools to step in at the first opportunity to help children with special educational needs progress at their local mainstream school - and the scheme is alread&hellip

Staffordshire County Council

Drivers over certain age exempt from road fines under new UK scheme

Elderly motorists can dodge tough penalties under a new alternative scheme but can run the risk of being banned indefinitely, it has been warned

Stoke Sentinel

Early works continue on main Stafford road ahead of major improvement scheme

Early works taking place ahead of a major improvement scheme on a main Stafford road continue on March 4.

Staffordshire County Council

Rock music returns to town centre boozer as DJ Terri takes on first pub

She's bringing back its rock music heritage that customers loved

Stoke Sentinel

Five drink-drivers now banned from Stoke-on-Trent's roads

They have all been sentenced at North Staffordshire Justice Centre

Stoke Sentinel

The price of feeding deer is dear, warns countryside officers

Feeding deer makes them vulnerable to disease, poaching and overpopulation, so rangers are urging country park users to buck the trend.

Staffordshire County Council

Furniture restoration and manufacturing business cuts carbon and costs with backing of county council programme

An established furniture restoration and manufacturing company is making savings in the region of 35,000 annually and reducing its carbon footprint thanks to a county council programme.

Staffordshire County Council

Former Dignity Champion urges others to nominate

A former Staffordshire Dignity in Care award winner is now urging others to nominate for this year's awards.

Staffordshire County Council

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