ST7 1BA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Beech Drive, 0.6km from Clough Hall in Kidsgrove. Administratively it sits within Talke & Butt Lane ward and the Stoke-on-Trent North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 98% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £253k, up 27.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ST7 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00150536 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEECH DRIVE, ST7 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECH DRIVE, ST7 1BA.
263
53
£ 37,200 /yr
45%
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
No single demographic signal dominates ST7 1BA — age 53, 98% ownership, 1% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £253k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 27.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST7 1BA. The average age is 52.9. 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
Detached
£ 260,000
7 sales · Mean £ 244,285
Semi-Detached
£ 181,750
6 sales · Mean £ 178,083
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST7 1BA has low crime rates — 21 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
The King's CofE Academy
St Saviour's CofE Academy
The Reginald Mitchell Primary School
Springhead Primary School
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary
St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- THE OLD QUEENS HEAD0.8 km
- CLOUGH HALL HOTEL0.6 km
- TOBY CARVERY0.8 km
- THE RIFLEMAN0.9 km
- KIDSGROVE CRICKET CLUB0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- COSTA COFFEE DRIVE THRU0.8 km
- KIDSGROVE SPORTS CENTRE COMMUNITY GROUP0.6 km
- KIDSGROVE SKI CENTRE0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- HAMILTONS BAKESHOP1.0 km
- ROYAL SPICE1.0 km
- FRYDAY'S0.5 km
- CHINA RED1.0 km
- THE FISHERMANS CATCH1.0 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- BUTT LANE FOOD AND WINE1.0 km
- PARK STORES0.5 km
- BUTT LANE PHARMACY AND POST OFFICE0.9 km
- KIDSGROVE ATHLETIC 2000 LIMITED FC0.3 km
- LOWER ASH CONVENIENCE STORE0.5 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- CO-OPERATIVE FOOD0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kidsgrove1.0 km
- Alsager3.5 km
- Longport4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Westmorland0.3 km
- Hollins Playing Field0.3 km
- Westmorland0.3 km
- Hollins Playing Field0.3 km
- Grove Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ST71BA · Data under Open Government Licence