ST7 1BX 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for ST7 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00150756 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST7 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST7 1BX.
204
52
£ 34,900 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST7 1BX 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.
Area Character
ST7 1BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 25% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST7 1BX. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ST7 1BX is moderate at 83 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 John the Evangelist Catholic Primary
The King's CofE Academy
Dove Bank Primary School
St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy
The Reginald Mitchell Primary School
Kidsgrove Secondary School
Kidsgrove Primary School
St Saviour's CofE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- HOME BARGAINS0.3 km
- KIDSGROVE ATHLETIC 2000 LIMITED FC0.9 km
- LOWER ASH CONVENIENCE STORE0.8 km
- NEWCASTLE STAFFS FOODBANK0.3 km
- STONEBANK STORES0.9 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- CANAL TAVERN (WET SALES ONLY)0.3 km
- CLOUGH HALL HOTEL0.5 km
- CROWN AND THISTLE0.7 km
- RAILWAY INN0.1 km
- THE PLOUGH INN0.5 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- KIDSGROVE SPORTS CENTRE COMMUNITY GROUP0.5 km
- THE JOLLY KITCHEN0.3 km
- JESSIE'S COFFEE SHOP AND TEA ROOM0.1 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- ALDI0.3 km
- CO-OPERATIVE FOOD0.8 km
- TESCO0.3 km
- LIDL0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- CHUCKS PERI PERI0.3 km
- KASS KEBAB HOUSE0.3 km
- THE FISHERMANS CATCH1.0 km
- THE FORBIDDEN CITY0.3 km
- TIGERBITE0.3 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kidsgrove0.1 km
- Alsager3.7 km
- Longport5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Railway Station0.1 km
- Kidsgrove Rail Station0.1 km
- Tesco Store0.1 km
- Kidsgrove Rail Station0.1 km
- Meadows Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: ST71BX · Data under Open Government Licence