Longport, situated close to Burslem and Tunstall, developed as an important industrial and transport district during the growth of the Potteries in the 18th and 19th centuries. 

The construction of the Trent and Mersey Canal, followed later by the railway, transformed the area into a centre for pottery manufacture, engineering, and trade, with housing built for workers employed in the surrounding industries.

This page lists the present and historic streets of Longport and links to descriptions of the origins of street names, old maps, local developments, and the changing character of the district over time. From canal-side industries and railway infrastructure to terraced housing and commercial streets, the development of Longport reflects the industrial expansion of the northern Potteries.

Today, Longport remains closely associated with its transport and industrial heritage, with many streets and surviving buildings continuing to illustrate the district’s historic importance within Stoke-on-Trent.