ST7 1BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Springfield Drive, 0.5km from Hollins in Kidsgrove. Administratively it sits within Talke & Butt Lane ward and the Stoke-on-Trent North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, ST7 1BL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £197k, up 14.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ST7 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00150535 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPRINGFIELD DRIVE, ST7 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRINGFIELD DRIVE, ST7 1BL.
216
50
£ 37,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
ST7 1BL has a significant social housing presence — 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 14.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST7 1BL. The average age is 50.5. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 157,500
9 sales · Mean £ 163,277
Detached
£ 180,000
9 sales · Mean £ 191,777
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST7 1BL has low crime rates — 30 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
St Saviour's CofE Academy
The Reginald Mitchell Primary School
The King's CofE Academy
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary
Springhead Primary School
St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- THE BLUE BELL INN1.0 km
- THE OLD QUEENS HEAD0.7 km
- CLOUGH HALL HOTEL0.6 km
- TOBY CARVERY0.6 km
- KIDSGROVE CRICKET CLUB0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- COSTA COFFEE DRIVE THRU0.6 km
- BUTT LANE BAPTIST CHURCH COFFEE SHOP0.9 km
- KIDSGROVE SPORTS CENTRE COMMUNITY GROUP0.7 km
- KIDSGROVE SKI CENTRE0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- ROYAL SPICE0.7 km
- FRYDAY'S0.3 km
- CHINA RED0.7 km
- THE FISHERMANS CATCH0.7 km
- THE LUNCH BOX0.7 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- BUTT LANE FOOD AND WINE0.7 km
- PARK STORES0.6 km
- BUTT LANE PHARMACY AND POST OFFICE0.7 km
- KIDSGROVE ATHLETIC 2000 LIMITED FC0.2 km
- LOWER ASH CONVENIENCE STORE0.3 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- CO-OPERATIVE FOOD0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kidsgrove1.0 km
- Alsager3.3 km
- Longport5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Higher Ash Road0.2 km
- Lower Ash Road0.2 km
- Harecastle Avenue0.2 km
- Harecastle Avenue0.3 km
- Grove Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST71BL · Data under Open Government Licence