ST3 area guide

House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the ST3 postcode district in Stafford. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.

Average price
£258,024

Stafford · 2026-07 (UK HPI)

Sales in sample
6

Median £269,000

Crimes, last 6 months
2,023

Street-level crime at the district centre

Good or better schools
2

Ofsted rated, within one mile

What the data says about ST3

The average home across Stafford is worth about £258,024 (UK House Price Index, 2026-07), and the median of the 6 most recent Land Registry sales recorded inside ST3 is £269,000, and prices have risen 3.2% over the last year.

Of 356 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in ST3, band D is the most common, and 78.9% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.

Police recorded 2,023 crimes around the centre of ST3 in the six months to 2026-08, most often violence and sexual offences (740).

There are 2 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of ST3 in Stafford, including Alexandra Infants' School.

The district covers the Barlaston, Blurton, Caverswall, Dresden & Florence ward areas.

Energy ratings in ST3
A
0 · 0%
B
3 · 0.8%
C
72 · 20.2%
D
140 · 39.3%
E
104 · 29.2%
F
32 · 9%
G
5 · 1.4%

Sample of 356 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in ST3, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.

Average prices by property type
All property
£258,024
Detached
£394,688
Semi-detached
£249,654
Terraced
£194,593
Flat
£110,959

Prices changed +3.2% over the last year in Stafford.

Busiest streets for sales in ST3
PEMBERTON DRIVE
2 sales · median £269,000
HILDERSTONE ROAD
2 sales · median £380,000
WEST VIEW
1 sales · median £195,000
COMMON LANE
1 sales · median £380,000
Recorded crime in ST3
Violence and sexual offences740
Anti-social behaviour341
Public order221
Shoplifting147
Criminal damage and arson133
Other theft126
Burglary98
Vehicle crime53
Drugs50

Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-08.

Schools near ST3

Primary

  • Alexandra Infants' SchoolNot rated · 0.2 mi
  • Belgrave St Bartholomew's AcademyNot rated · 0.3 mi
  • Alexandra Junior SchoolGood · 0.4 mi
  • St Gregory's Catholic AcademyNot rated · 0.7 mi
  • St Augustine's Catholic AcademyNot rated · 0.9 mi

Secondary

  • Intuition Holistic EducationNot rated · 0.5 mi
  • Abbey Hill Academy & CollegeNot rated · 0.6 mi
  • Ormiston Meridian AcademyGood · 0.7 mi
  • Kinetic AcademyNot rated · 0.8 mi
  • Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliamsNot rated · 0.9 mi
Wards covered by ST3

Barlaston · Blurton · Caverswall · Dresden & Florence · Fenton East · Forsbrook · Fulford · Hanford, Newstead & Trentham · Hollybush · Lightwood North & Normacot · Longton & Meir Hay South · Meir Hay North, Parkhall & Weston Coyney

Common questions about ST3

What is the average house price in ST3?

The UK House Price Index puts the average home in Stafford at £258,024 as of 2026-07. Recent Land Registry sales recorded inside the ST3 district have a median price of £269,000.

How much does each property type cost in ST3?

Detached £394,688, semi-detached £249,654, terraced £194,593, flats £110,959, based on the UK House Price Index for Stafford.

Is ST3 a safe area?

Police recorded 2,023 crimes near the centre of ST3 in the six months to 2026-08. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 740 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.

What EPC rating do homes in ST3 usually have?

Band D is the most common rating in our sample of 356 certificates from ST3, with 78.9% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.

What are the schools like near ST3?

2 schools within a mile of the ST3 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include Intuition Holistic Education. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.

Where does this ST3 data come from?

HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.