ST7 1BH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Tollgate Close, 0.2km from Coalpit Hill in Talke and Talke Pits. Administratively it sits within Talke & Butt Lane ward and the Stoke-on-Trent North constituency.
For families considering a move, ST7 1BH represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £166k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for ST7 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00150804 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TOLLGATE CLOSE, ST7 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOLLGATE CLOSE, ST7 1BH.
246
51
£ 37,200 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST7 1BH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ST7 1BH spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST7 1BH. The average age is 51.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 155,500
2 sales · Mean £ 155,500
Detached
£ 185,000
3 sales · Mean £ 178,166
Terraced
£ 130,000
1 sales · Mean £ 130,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST7 1BH has low crime rates — 27 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 Reginald Mitchell Primary School
The King's CofE Academy
Springhead Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- THE OLD QUEENS HEAD0.5 km
- TOBY CARVERY0.3 km
- SWAN INN0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- COSTA COFFEE DRIVE THRU0.4 km
- BUTT LANE BAPTIST CHURCH COFFEE SHOP0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- ROYAL SPICE0.6 km
- FRYDAY'S0.7 km
- CHINA RED0.7 km
- THE FISHERMANS CATCH0.7 km
- THE LUNCH BOX0.7 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- BUTT LANE FOOD AND WINE0.7 km
- BUTT LANE PHARMACY AND POST OFFICE0.6 km
- KIDSGROVE ATHLETIC 2000 LIMITED FC0.7 km
- LOWER ASH CONVENIENCE STORE0.7 km
- TALKE EXPRESS (MEXO LTD)0.3 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- CO-OPERATIVE FOOD0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kidsgrove1.4 km
- Alsager2.7 km
- Longport5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Newcastle Road0.1 km
- Congleton Road0.1 km
- Newcastle Road0.1 km
- Congleton Road0.1 km
- St Saviours School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST71BH · Data under Open Government Licence