Postcode Analysis Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands

HARECASTLE VILLAS, ST7 1EQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARECASTLE VILLAS, ST7 1EQ.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 37,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

ST7 1EQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ST7 1EQ is a mixed residential area on Harecastle Villas, 0.4km from Woodshutts in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Administratively it sits within Talke & Butt Lane ward and the Stoke-on-Trent North constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £82k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for ST7 1EQ are sourced from Output Area E00150537 (shared with 14 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 1EQ. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.9%
Asian / British Asian4.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 89,625

1 sales · Mean £ 89,625

Terraced

£ 75,000

1 sales · Mean £ 75,000

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

Crime around ST7 1EQ is moderate at 73 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 offences61
Anti-social behaviour29
Shoplifting27
Criminal damage and arson17
Public order14

school Local Schools

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The King's CofE Academy

Good713 pupils0.4 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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Dove Bank Primary School

Good162 pupils0.9 km
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St Saviour's CofE Academy

Good182 pupils1.0 km
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St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy

Good203 pupils1.0 km
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Kidsgrove Primary School

Good131 pupils1.3 km
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Kidsgrove Secondary School

Requires Improvement270 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • BUTT LANE PHARMACY AND POST OFFICE0.8 km
  • HOME BARGAINS0.7 km
  • KIDSGROVE ATHLETIC 2000 LIMITED FC0.8 km
  • LOWER ASH CONVENIENCE STORE0.7 km
  • NEWCASTLE STAFFS FOODBANK0.6 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Red Bull0.8 km
  • CANAL TAVERN (WET SALES ONLY)0.1 km
  • CLOUGH HALL HOTEL0.6 km
  • RAILWAY INN0.4 km
  • THE PLOUGH INN0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • BUTT LANE BAPTIST CHURCH COFFEE SHOP0.8 km
  • KIDSGROVE SPORTS CENTRE COMMUNITY GROUP0.5 km
  • COSTA COFFEE DRIVE THRU0.9 km
  • THE JOLLY KITCHEN0.6 km
  • JESSIE'S COFFEE SHOP AND TEA ROOM0.4 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • ALDI0.7 km
  • CO-OPERATIVE FOOD0.6 km
  • TESCO0.3 km
  • LIDL0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • CHINA RED0.7 km
  • CHUCKS PERI PERI0.7 km
  • KASS KEBAB HOUSE0.7 km
  • THE FISHERMANS CATCH0.7 km
  • THE FORBIDDEN CITY0.7 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidsgrove0.3 km
  • Alsager3.4 km
  • Longport5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Tesco Store0.2 km
  • Gloucester Road0.2 km
  • Gloucester Road0.3 km
  • Tesco Store0.3 km
  • Kidsgrove Rail Station0.3 km