Side-by-side comparison of ST18 Stafford and ST3 Stoke-on-trent covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
ST3 is the more affordable option at £174,000 median vs £336,250 in ST18. ST18 has lower recorded crime (1,254 vs 8,610 offences over 13 months). ST3 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | ST18 Stafford | ST3 Stoke-on-trent |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £336,250 | £174,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,303 | £2,183 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,254 | 8,610 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 4.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 19.4 | 65.0 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 62.4 | 96.8 |
| EPC Median Score | 68.0 | 68.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.