ST7 1DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lower Ash Road, 0.3km 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 1DG 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 33% 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 £151k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 11.6% 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 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00150529 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWER ASH ROAD, ST7 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER ASH ROAD, ST7 1DG.
328
37
£ 37,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST7 1DG 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ST7 1DG spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. £151k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 11.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST7 1DG. The average age is 36.9. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 148,000
6 sales · Mean £ 145,333
Terraced
£ 110,000
1 sales · Mean £ 110,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ST7 1DG 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 King's CofE Academy
The Reginald Mitchell Primary School
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
14 nearby- S. KING QUALITY BUTCHERS1.0 km
- ARIS MINI MART0.9 km
- BUTT LANE FOOD AND WINE0.6 km
- PARK STORES0.4 km
- WRIGHTS1.0 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- THE BLUE BELL INN0.7 km
- THE OLD QUEENS HEAD1.0 km
- THE VICTORIA TAP ROOM1.0 km
- CANAL TAVERN (WET SALES ONLY)0.7 km
- CLOUGH HALL HOTEL0.4 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- COSTA COFFEE DRIVE THRU0.6 km
- BUTT LANE BAPTIST CHURCH COFFEE SHOP0.8 km
- KIDSGROVE SPORTS CENTRE COMMUNITY GROUP0.4 km
- JESSIE'S COFFEE SHOP AND TEA ROOM0.8 km
- KIDSGROVE SKI CENTRE0.8 km
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'S0.1 km
- CHINA RED0.6 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kidsgrove0.7 km
- Alsager3.3 km
- Longport5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Grove Avenue0.0 km
- Grove Avenue0.0 km
- No. 250.1 km
- First Avenue0.2 km
- Lower Ash Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST71DG · Data under Open Government Licence