ST7 4AF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Spey Drive, 0.6km from Whitehill in Kidsgrove. Administratively it sits within Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe ward and the Stoke-on-Trent North constituency.
For families considering a move, ST7 4AF represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £189k.
Census 2021 statistics for ST7 4AF are sourced from Output Area E00150649 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPEY DRIVE, ST7 4AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPEY DRIVE, ST7 4AF.
251
49
£ 34,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST7 4AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates ST7 4AF — age 49, 72% ownership, 3% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST7 4AF. The average age is 48.8. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 156,500
17 sales · Mean £ 163,735
Detached
£ 197,500
1 sales · Mean £ 197,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST7 4AF has low crime rates — 22 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.
school Local Schools
Kidsgrove Secondary School
Kidsgrove Primary School
Dove Bank Primary School
Thursfield Primary School
St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- BARGAIN BOOZE0.6 km
- CO-OPERATIVE FOOD0.3 km
- WHITEHILL LUNCHEON CLUB & FOOTSTEPS CAFE0.3 km
- NEWSWISE1.0 km
- TIERS OF AFFECTION0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- ROBIN HOOD0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- NEWCHAPEL BUTTY BAR1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kidsgrove1.6 km
- Alsager5.1 km
- Longport5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Health Centre0.1 km
- Health Centre0.1 km
- Oddfellows Arms PH0.1 km
- Lapwing Road0.2 km
- Lapwing Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST74AF · Data under Open Government Licence