Meir South
Ward in Stoke-on-Trent, England
| Coordinates: | 52.968, -2.109 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 92 41 |
| Dialling code: | 01782 (Stoke-on-Trent) |
Meir South sits on the eastern edge of Stoke-on-Trent and is largely a suburban, residential ward made up of a mix of post‑war council and private housing, local shops and small community centres. It benefits from pockets of green space such as Meir Park, and is close enough to the city centre for commuting while still feeling linked to the surrounding Staffordshire countryside.
The area has the familiar cultural backdrop of The Potteries, with many residents having historic ties to the pottery and industrial heritage of the wider city, but today the local economy is a blend of small businesses, light industry and retail. Community life is centred on schools, sports clubs and neighbourhood groups, giving the ward a grounded, residential character with a strong local identity.
Postcode districts covering Meir South
Most populated places nearby
- Stoke-on-Trent 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Burton upon Trent 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Cannock 19 miles30.5 km
- Crewe 16.7 miles26.8 km
- Stafford 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Macclesfield 20.2 miles32.4 km
- Bloxwich 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Lichfield 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Winsford 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Kidsgrove 10 miles16 km
- Burntwood 21.5 miles34.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Meir Park Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Lightwood North & Normacot Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Meir North Ward 1 mile1.7 km
- Dresden & Florence Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Longton & Meir Hay South Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Cookshill Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Blythe Bridge Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Meir Hay North, Parkhall & Weston Coyney Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Blurton Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Sandford Hill Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Forsbrook Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Hollybush Ward 2.5 miles4 km
Example postcodes in Meir South
ST3 7GL, ST3 7RT, ST3 5PA, ST3 7HE, ST3 5PB, ST3 7NN, ST3 7BA, ST3 7BT, ST3 7BN … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 27.5 miles44.3 km
- East Midlands Airport 33.9 miles54.5 km
- Blythe Bridge Railway Station 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Longton Railway Station 1.9 miles3.1 km
Hotels near Meir South Ad
- The Upper House 4 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Potbank Aparthotel 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Stoke on Trent 3 3 miles4.8 km
- Hilton Garden Inn Stoke on Trent 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Courtyard by Marriott Keele Staffordshire 4 7 miles11.3 km
- Weathervane Hotel by Greene King Inns 2 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Burleigh House 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Stone House Hotel 3 5.6 miles9 km
- Holiday Inn Stoke on Trent M6 Jct15 4 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Doubletree by Hilton Stoke on Trent 4 5.4 miles8.7 km
Schools in Meir South
- Alexandra Junior School Primary
- Kinetic Academy Independent - all ages
- Ormiston Meridian Academy Secondary
- Sandon Primary Academy Primary
- St Augustine's Catholic Academy Primary
- St Matthews C of E Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Britannia Stadium Stadium 3.1 miles5 km
- Etruria Hall Country house 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Vale Park Stadium 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Springfield House Estate 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Chartley Castle Estate 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Dieulacres Abbey Historic site 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Ingestre Hall Estate 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Uttoxeter Racecourse Recreation 12 miles19.3 km
- Moreton Hall Estate 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Acton Hill Estate 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Blore Heath Historic site 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Blithfield Hall Estate 13.7 miles22.1 km