Postcode Analysis Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands

PARK AVENUE, ST7 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK AVENUE, ST7 1BQ.

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Population

263

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 37,200 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: 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.

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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ST7 1BQ spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. £253k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 25.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ST7 1BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Park Avenue, 0.4km from Clough Hall in Kidsgrove. Administratively it sits within Talke & Butt Lane ward and the Stoke-on-Trent North constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 98% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £253k, down 25.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ST7 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00150536 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST7 1BQ. The average age is 52.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 251,400

3 sales · Mean £ 238,800

Detached

£ 185,000

7 sales · Mean £ 204,714

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

ST7 1BQ has low crime rates — 45 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.

Violence and sexual offences45
Anti-social behaviour30
Public order11
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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The King's CofE Academy

Good713 pupils0.5 km
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St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary

Good171 pupils0.9 km
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The Reginald Mitchell Primary School

Good194 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy

Good203 pupils0.9 km
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St Saviour's CofE Academy

Good182 pupils0.9 km
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Springhead Primary School

Good197 pupils1.3 km
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Dove Bank Primary School

Good162 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • KIDSGROVE ROTARY FOOD HUB1.0 km
  • S. KING QUALITY BUTCHERS1.0 km
  • ARIS MINI MART0.9 km
  • BUTT LANE FOOD AND WINE0.9 km
  • PARK STORES0.2 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • THE BLUE BELL INN0.9 km
  • THE VICTORIA TAP ROOM0.9 km
  • KIDSGROVE LABOUR CLUB1.0 km
  • QUEENS HEAD INN1.0 km
  • CANAL TAVERN (WET SALES ONLY)0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • COSTA COFFEE DRIVE THRU0.9 km
  • THE JOLLY KITCHEN1.0 km
  • KIDSGROVE SPORTS CENTRE COMMUNITY GROUP0.4 km
  • JESSIE'S COFFEE SHOP AND TEA ROOM0.9 km
  • KIDSGROVE SKI CENTRE0.5 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • LIDL0.9 km
  • ALDI0.9 km
  • CO-OPERATIVE FOOD0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • AMIGO'S0.9 km
  • HAMILTONS BAKESHOP0.7 km
  • LEONS TRADITIONAL FISH & CHIPS1.0 km
  • ROYAL SPICE0.9 km
  • FRYDAY'S0.4 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidsgrove0.7 km
  • Alsager3.6 km
  • Longport4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Westmorland0.3 km
  • Westmorland0.3 km
  • Fourth Avenue0.3 km
  • Grove Avenue0.3 km
  • Fourth Avenue0.4 km