Postcode Analysis Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands

FIRST AVENUE, ST7 1DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIRST AVENUE, ST7 1DW.

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Population

355

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 37,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: ST7 1DW 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.

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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

ST7 1DW has a significant social housing presence — 46% 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 down 23.7% year-on-year.

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ST7 1DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on First Avenue, 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 1DW is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. 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. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £173k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 23.7% 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 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00150528 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST7 1DW. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.8%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 147,500

18 sales · Mean £ 147,361

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

ST7 1DW has low crime rates — 38 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.

Violence and sexual offences59
Anti-social behaviour36
Criminal damage and arson16
Public order11
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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The King's CofE Academy

Good713 pupils0.2 km
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St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary

Good171 pupils0.6 km
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The Reginald Mitchell Primary School

Good194 pupils0.7 km
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St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy

Good203 pupils0.8 km
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St Saviour's CofE Academy

Good182 pupils0.9 km
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Dove Bank Primary School

Good162 pupils1.1 km
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Kidsgrove Primary School

Good131 pupils1.6 km
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Kidsgrove Secondary School

Requires Improvement270 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • KIDSGROVE ROTARY FOOD HUB0.7 km
  • S. KING QUALITY BUTCHERS0.7 km
  • ARIS MINI MART0.6 km
  • BUTT LANE FOOD AND WINE0.8 km
  • PARK STORES0.3 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • THE BLUE BELL INN0.5 km
  • THE VICTORIA TAP ROOM0.7 km
  • KIDSGROVE LABOUR CLUB0.7 km
  • QUEENS HEAD INN0.7 km
  • CANAL TAVERN (WET SALES ONLY)0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • COSTA COFFEE DRIVE THRU0.8 km
  • THE JOLLY KITCHEN0.7 km
  • BUTT LANE BAPTIST CHURCH COFFEE SHOP0.9 km
  • KIDSGROVE SPORTS CENTRE COMMUNITY GROUP0.1 km
  • JESSIE'S COFFEE SHOP AND TEA ROOM0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • LIDL0.6 km
  • ALDI0.7 km
  • CO-OPERATIVE FOOD0.5 km
  • TESCO0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • AMIGO'S0.6 km
  • HAMILTONS BAKESHOP0.4 km
  • LEONS TRADITIONAL FISH & CHIPS0.7 km
  • ROYAL SPICE0.8 km
  • FRYDAY'S0.3 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidsgrove0.4 km
  • Alsager3.5 km
  • Longport5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Fifth Avenue0.0 km
  • Fifth Avenue0.0 km
  • Fourth Avenue0.2 km
  • Second Avenue0.2 km
  • Fourth Avenue0.2 km