ST7 1BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Park Avenue, 0.4km 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 98% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £253k, down 25.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ST7 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00150536 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK AVENUE, ST7 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK AVENUE, ST7 1BQ.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ST7 1BQ spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. £253k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 25.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST7 1BQ. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 251,400
3 sales · Mean £ 238,800
Detached
£ 185,000
7 sales · Mean £ 204,714
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST7 1BQ has low crime rates — 45 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 John the Evangelist Catholic Primary
The Reginald Mitchell Primary School
St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy
St Saviour's CofE Academy
Springhead Primary School
Dove Bank Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- KIDSGROVE ROTARY FOOD HUB1.0 km
- S. KING QUALITY BUTCHERS1.0 km
- ARIS MINI MART0.9 km
- BUTT LANE FOOD AND WINE0.9 km
- PARK STORES0.2 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- THE BLUE BELL INN0.9 km
- THE VICTORIA TAP ROOM0.9 km
- KIDSGROVE LABOUR CLUB1.0 km
- QUEENS HEAD INN1.0 km
- CANAL TAVERN (WET SALES ONLY)0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- COSTA COFFEE DRIVE THRU0.9 km
- THE JOLLY KITCHEN1.0 km
- KIDSGROVE SPORTS CENTRE COMMUNITY GROUP0.4 km
- JESSIE'S COFFEE SHOP AND TEA ROOM0.9 km
- KIDSGROVE SKI CENTRE0.5 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- LIDL0.9 km
- ALDI0.9 km
- CO-OPERATIVE FOOD0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- AMIGO'S0.9 km
- HAMILTONS BAKESHOP0.7 km
- LEONS TRADITIONAL FISH & CHIPS1.0 km
- ROYAL SPICE0.9 km
- FRYDAY'S0.4 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kidsgrove0.7 km
- Alsager3.6 km
- Longport4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Westmorland0.3 km
- Westmorland0.3 km
- Fourth Avenue0.3 km
- Grove Avenue0.3 km
- Fourth Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ST71BQ · Data under Open Government Licence