ST7 1DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lower Ash Road, 0.2km from Woodshutts in Kidsgrove. Administratively it sits within Talke & Butt Lane ward and the Stoke-on-Trent North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, ST7 1DF is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £113k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 27.2% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for ST7 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00150530 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWER ASH ROAD, ST7 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER ASH ROAD, ST7 1DF.
288
38
£ 37,200 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST7 1DF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
ST7 1DF has a significant social housing presence — 52% 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 27.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST7 1DF. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 113,500
3 sales · Mean £ 119,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ST7 1DF is moderate at 50 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 Reginald Mitchell Primary School
The King's CofE Academy
St Saviour's CofE Academy
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary
St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy
Dove Bank Primary School
Springhead Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- S. KING QUALITY BUTCHERS1.0 km
- ARIS MINI MART0.8 km
- BUTT LANE FOOD AND WINE0.5 km
- PARK STORES0.5 km
- THE JOLLY BREWER1.0 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- THE BLUE BELL INN0.6 km
- THE VICTORIA TAP ROOM1.0 km
- CANAL TAVERN (WET SALES ONLY)0.7 km
- CLOUGH HALL HOTEL0.4 km
- RAILWAY INN0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- COSTA COFFEE DRIVE THRU0.5 km
- THE JOLLY KITCHEN1.0 km
- BUTT LANE BAPTIST CHURCH COFFEE SHOP0.7 km
- KIDSGROVE SPORTS CENTRE COMMUNITY GROUP0.4 km
- JESSIE'S COFFEE SHOP AND TEA ROOM0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- LIDL0.7 km
- ALDI1.0 km
- CO-OPERATIVE FOOD0.3 km
- TESCO0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- AMIGO'S0.8 km
- HAMILTONS BAKESHOP0.7 km
- ROYAL SPICE0.6 km
- FRYDAY'S0.0 km
- CHINA RED0.6 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kidsgrove0.6 km
- Alsager3.3 km
- Longport5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Grove Avenue0.0 km
- No. 250.1 km
- Grove Avenue0.1 km
- First Avenue0.1 km
- Second Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST71DF · Data under Open Government Licence