Area Report
Last updated 25 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Stoke-on-Trent: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 9 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around ST3 7JG.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
6Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 16 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 30 schools in total
- IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Alexandra Junior School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
9crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 9 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 6.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
15GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 14 GP, 1 hospital, 4 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: DR RAJU AND PARTNERS — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 23 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 9 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
19green spaces
- IMD environment decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 41.1 ha total
- largest park 26.6 ha (0.33 mi away)
Nearest: Holy Trinity Church — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
20shops & libraries
- 18 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Budgens, The Co-operative Group, Tesco, Lidl…
- nearest 0.6 mi
- library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Budgens Longton — 0.6 mi
In Stoke-on-Trent, 87% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (96% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 97% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Stoke-on-Trent, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near ST3 7JG.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in ST3.
Average sold price by property type across the ST3 district, 2021–2026.
About ST3 7JG
ST3 7JG scores 65/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in healthcare and green space — with DR RAJU AND PARTNERS 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, ST3 7JG is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 5,714 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 4/10).
There are 30 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 14 rated Good. The nearest school is Alexandra Junior School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 9 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 14 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 4 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is DR RAJU AND PARTNERS, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is LONGTON HOSPITAL, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
