ST7 1BE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Sycamore Close, 0.6km from Hollins in Kidsgrove. Administratively it sits within Talke & Butt Lane ward and the Stoke-on-Trent North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, ST7 1BE is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for ST7 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00150535 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SYCAMORE CLOSE, ST7 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYCAMORE CLOSE, ST7 1BE.
216
50
£ 37,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 35% of tenure in ST7 1BE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST7 1BE. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 125,000
3 sales · Mean £ 136,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST7 1BE has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Saviour's CofE Academy
The King's CofE Academy
The Reginald Mitchell Primary School
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary
St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy
Springhead Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- THE BLUE BELL INN1.0 km
- THE OLD QUEENS HEAD0.7 km
- CLOUGH HALL HOTEL0.5 km
- TOBY CARVERY0.7 km
- KIDSGROVE CRICKET CLUB0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- COSTA COFFEE DRIVE THRU0.7 km
- BUTT LANE BAPTIST CHURCH COFFEE SHOP0.9 km
- KIDSGROVE SPORTS CENTRE COMMUNITY GROUP0.6 km
- KIDSGROVE SKI CENTRE0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- HAMILTONS BAKESHOP0.9 km
- ROYAL SPICE0.8 km
- FRYDAY'S0.3 km
- CHINA RED0.8 km
- THE FISHERMANS CATCH0.8 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- BUTT LANE FOOD AND WINE0.8 km
- PARK STORES0.5 km
- BUTT LANE PHARMACY AND POST OFFICE0.8 km
- KIDSGROVE ATHLETIC 2000 LIMITED FC0.2 km
- LOWER ASH CONVENIENCE STORE0.3 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- CO-OPERATIVE FOOD0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kidsgrove0.9 km
- Alsager3.4 km
- Longport4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Lower Ash Road0.3 km
- Higher Ash Road0.3 km
- Grove Avenue0.3 km
- Hollins Playing Field0.3 km
- Harecastle Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST71BE · Data under Open Government Licence