ST7 1SW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chester Road, 0.4km from Talke Pitts in Talke and Talke Pits. Administratively it sits within Talke & Butt Lane ward and the Stoke-on-Trent North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, ST7 1SW is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
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 £272k.
Census 2021 statistics for ST7 1SW are sourced from Output Area E00150808 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHESTER ROAD, ST7 1SW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTER ROAD, ST7 1SW.
278
39
£ 37,200 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST7 1SW 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in ST7 1SW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST7 1SW. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 210,000
3 sales · Mean £ 224,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST7 1SW has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Springhead Primary School
St Saviour's CofE Academy
The Reginald Mitchell Primary School
The King's CofE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- HOLLAND & BARRETT0.6 km
- TALKE CONVENIENCE STORE0.4 km
- KIDSGROVE ATHLETIC 2000 LIMITED FC0.9 km
- TALKE EXPRESS (MEXO LTD)0.7 km
- UNITY WAY CONVENIENCE0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- THE OLD QUEENS HEAD0.5 km
- SWAN INN0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- CAFFE ESPRESSO0.6 km
- COSTA COFFEE0.6 km
- BB'S BAKERS + BARISTAS0.6 km
- KIDSGROVE SKI CENTRE0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- HOME BARGAINS0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- SECOND SERVING0.6 km
- FLAMING GRILL0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kidsgrove1.6 km
- Alsager3.6 km
- Longport4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Wedgwood Road0.0 km
- Wedgwood Road0.0 km
- Chester Road0.0 km
- Chester Road0.0 km
- Kingsley Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST71SW · Data under Open Government Licence