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 miles
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 6.8 miles
- Burton upon Trent 22.5 miles
- Cannock 19 miles
- Crewe 16.7 miles
- Stafford 11.1 miles
- Macclesfield 20.2 miles
- Bloxwich 24.8 miles
- Lichfield 22.9 miles
- Winsford 22.9 miles
- Kidsgrove 10 miles
- Burntwood 21.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Meir Park Ward 0.6 miles
- Lightwood North & Normacot Ward 0.7 miles
- Meir North Ward 1 mile
- Dresden & Florence Ward 1.3 miles
- Longton & Meir Hay South Ward 1.5 miles
- Cookshill Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Blythe Bridge Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Meir Hay North, Parkhall & Weston Coyney Ward 1.9 miles
- Blurton Ward 2 miles
- Sandford Hill Ward 2.1 miles
- Forsbrook Parish 2.2 miles
- Hollybush Ward 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in Meir South
ST3 7EA, ST3 7DF, ST3 7BZ, ST3 7XL, ST3 5NB, ST3 7DG, ST3 7DP, ST3 5QD, ST3 7BH … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 27.5 miles
- East Midlands Airport 33.9 miles
- Blythe Bridge Railway Station 1.7 miles
- Longton Railway Station 1.9 miles
Hotels near Meir South Ad
- The Upper House 4 2.8 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Stoke on Trent 3 3 miles
- Potbank Aparthotel 4 4.1 miles
- Hilton Garden Inn Stoke on Trent 4 4.8 miles
- Courtyard by Marriott Keele Staffordshire 4 7 miles
- Weathervane Hotel by Greene King Inns 2 0.9 miles
- Stone House Hotel 3 5.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Stoke on Trent M6 Jct15 4 4.8 miles
- Doubletree by Hilton Stoke on Trent 4 5.4 miles
- George Hotel, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent 6.5 miles
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 miles
- Etruria Hall Country house 5.4 miles
- Vale Park Stadium 6.7 miles
- Springfield House Estate 7.4 miles
- Chartley Castle Estate 9.7 miles
- Dieulacres Abbey Historic site 10.7 miles
- Ingestre Hall Estate 10.9 miles
- Uttoxeter Racecourse Recreation 12 miles
- Moreton Hall Estate 12.5 miles
- Acton Hill Estate 12.8 miles
- Blore Heath Historic site 13.2 miles
- Blithfield Hall Estate 13.7 miles