ST7 4JB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Shelley Close, 0.4km from Clough Hall in Kidsgrove. Administratively it sits within Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe ward and the Stoke-on-Trent North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 64 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 95% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £257k.
Census 2021 statistics for ST7 4JB are sourced from Output Area E00150761 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHELLEY CLOSE, ST7 4JB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHELLEY CLOSE, ST7 4JB.
190
64
£ 43,100 /yr
24%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 95% owner-occupation and an average age of 64, ST7 4JB is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST7 4JB. The average age is 63.7. 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
Detached
£ 250,000
7 sales · Mean £ 216,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST7 4JB has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary
The King's CofE Academy
Goldenhill Primary Academy
Dove Bank Primary School
The Reginald Mitchell Primary School
Star Academy, Sandyford
St Saviour's CofE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- KIDSGROVE ROTARY FOOD HUB0.8 km
- S. KING QUALITY BUTCHERS0.8 km
- ARIS MINI MART0.8 km
- PARK STORES0.6 km
- THE JOLLY BREWER0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- THE VICTORIA TAP ROOM0.7 km
- KIDSGROVE LABOUR CLUB0.8 km
- QUEENS HEAD INN0.8 km
- CLOUGH HALL HOTEL0.7 km
- CROWN AND THISTLE0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- THE JOLLY KITCHEN0.8 km
- KIDSGROVE SPORTS CENTRE COMMUNITY GROUP0.7 km
- JESSIE'S COFFEE SHOP AND TEA ROOM0.8 km
- KIDSGROVE SKI CENTRE0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- AMIGO'S0.8 km
- HAMILTONS BAKESHOP0.7 km
- LEONS TRADITIONAL FISH & CHIPS0.8 km
- CHUCKS PERI PERI0.8 km
- KASS KEBAB HOUSE0.8 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- ALDI0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kidsgrove0.9 km
- Alsager4.3 km
- Longport4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Peckforton View0.3 km
- Peckforton View0.3 km
- Poplar Drive0.3 km
- Windmill Avenue0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: ST74JB · Data under Open Government Licence