ST7 1BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Third Avenue, 0.3km from Woodshutts in Kidsgrove. Administratively it sits within Talke & Butt Lane ward and the Stoke-on-Trent North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, ST7 1BZ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 49.9% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for ST7 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00150524 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THIRD AVENUE, ST7 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THIRD AVENUE, ST7 1BZ.
263
44
£ 37,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST7 1BZ 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 36% social renting, ST7 1BZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 44-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 49.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST7 1BZ. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 135,000
12 sales · Mean £ 133,337
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ST7 1BZ is moderate at 61 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
The King's CofE Academy
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary
The Reginald Mitchell Primary School
St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy
Dove Bank Primary School
St Saviour's CofE Academy
Kidsgrove Primary School
Kidsgrove Secondary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- BUTT LANE PHARMACY AND POST OFFICE0.8 km
- HOME BARGAINS0.6 km
- KIDSGROVE ATHLETIC 2000 LIMITED FC0.6 km
- LOWER ASH CONVENIENCE STORE0.5 km
- NEWCASTLE STAFFS FOODBANK0.3 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- CANAL TAVERN (WET SALES ONLY)0.3 km
- CLOUGH HALL HOTEL0.3 km
- CROWN AND THISTLE0.9 km
- RAILWAY INN0.3 km
- THE PLOUGH INN0.6 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- BUTT LANE BAPTIST CHURCH COFFEE SHOP0.9 km
- KIDSGROVE SPORTS CENTRE COMMUNITY GROUP0.3 km
- COSTA COFFEE DRIVE THRU0.9 km
- THE JOLLY KITCHEN0.5 km
- JESSIE'S COFFEE SHOP AND TEA ROOM0.3 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- ALDI0.5 km
- CO-OPERATIVE FOOD0.6 km
- TESCO0.4 km
- LIDL0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- CHINA RED0.8 km
- CHUCKS PERI PERI0.6 km
- KASS KEBAB HOUSE0.6 km
- THE FISHERMANS CATCH0.8 km
- THE FORBIDDEN CITY0.6 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kidsgrove0.2 km
- Alsager3.6 km
- Longport5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Kidsgrove Rail Station0.2 km
- Kidsgrove Rail Station0.2 km
- Fifth Avenue0.2 km
- Fifth Avenue0.3 km
- Railway Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST71BZ · Data under Open Government Licence