Postcode Analysis Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands

ST7 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST7 1BU.

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Population

204

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 34,900 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ST7 1BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

ST7 1BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 25% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (52) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

ST7 1BU is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Kidsgrove in Kidsgrove. Administratively it sits within Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe ward and the Stoke-on-Trent North constituency.

For renters and young professionals, ST7 1BU offers a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for ST7 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00150756 (shared with 14 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 1BU. The average age is 51.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.6%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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

Crime around ST7 1BU is moderate at 78 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 offences106
Anti-social behaviour47
Shoplifting36
Public order30
Criminal damage and arson17

school Local Schools

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St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary

Good171 pupils0.2 km
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The King's CofE Academy

Good713 pupils0.3 km
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St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy

Good203 pupils0.6 km
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Dove Bank Primary School

Good162 pupils0.7 km
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The Reginald Mitchell Primary School

Good194 pupils1.0 km
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Kidsgrove Primary School

Good131 pupils1.1 km
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Kidsgrove Secondary School

Requires Improvement270 pupils1.1 km
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St Saviour's CofE Academy

Good182 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • HOME BARGAINS0.3 km
  • KIDSGROVE ATHLETIC 2000 LIMITED FC0.9 km
  • LOWER ASH CONVENIENCE STORE0.8 km
  • NEWCASTLE STAFFS FOODBANK0.3 km
  • STONEBANK STORES0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • CANAL TAVERN (WET SALES ONLY)0.4 km
  • CLOUGH HALL HOTEL0.5 km
  • CROWN AND THISTLE0.6 km
  • RAILWAY INN0.1 km
  • THE PLOUGH INN0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • KIDSGROVE SPORTS CENTRE COMMUNITY GROUP0.4 km
  • THE JOLLY KITCHEN0.2 km
  • JESSIE'S COFFEE SHOP AND TEA ROOM0.1 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • ALDI0.3 km
  • CO-OPERATIVE FOOD0.8 km
  • TESCO0.4 km
  • LIDL0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • CHUCKS PERI PERI0.3 km
  • KASS KEBAB HOUSE0.3 km
  • THE FORBIDDEN CITY0.3 km
  • TIGERBITE0.3 km
  • TUNG SHING0.4 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidsgrove0.1 km
  • Alsager3.8 km
  • Longport5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Railway Station0.1 km
  • Meadows Road0.1 km
  • St Johns RC Primary School0.1 km
  • Meadows Road0.1 km
  • Kidsgrove Rail Station0.1 km