ST7 8HW is a safe, established residential area on Park Lane, 0.3km from Audley in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Administratively it sits within Audley ward and the Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency.
For serious buyers, ST7 8HW is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £317k.
Census 2021 statistics for ST7 8HW are sourced from Output Area E00150487 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK LANE, ST7 8HW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK LANE, ST7 8HW.
335
47
£ 41,000 /yr
53%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ST7 8HW spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. 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 8HW. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 320,000
3 sales · Mean £ 306,666
Detached
£ 315,000
2 sales · Mean £ 315,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST7 8HW has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ravensmead Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- AUDLEY CLIMBING CENTRE0.4 km
- AUDLEY NEWS, BOOZE, CONVENIENCE0.5 km
- AUDLEY THEATRE0.5 km
- BARGAIN BOOZE0.4 km
- THE COOPERATIVE PHARMACY0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- SWAN INN1.0 km
- THE BOUGHEY ARMS0.4 km
- THE BUTCHERS ARMS0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- MY GELATO0.5 km
- SNOWJO'S NAUGHTY BUT NICE0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- ALESSI0.5 km
- AUDLEY FAST FOOD0.5 km
- AUDLEY FISH BAR0.5 km
- NEW RUBY0.5 km
- ORIENTAL CHEF0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- TESCO STORES LTD0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alsager4.2 km
- Kidsgrove5.5 km
- Longport6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Vernon Avenue0.4 km
- Council Offices0.5 km
- Council Offices0.5 km
- Community Centre0.5 km
- Library0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: ST78HW · Data under Open Government Licence