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.
HARECASTLE VILLAS, ST7 1EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARECASTLE VILLAS, ST7 1EQ.
309
46
£ 37,200 /yr
51%
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
The King's CofE Academy
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary
The Reginald Mitchell Primary School
Dove Bank Primary School
St Saviour's CofE Academy
St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy
Kidsgrove Primary School
Kidsgrove Secondary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- ALDI0.7 km
- CO-OPERATIVE FOOD0.6 km
- TESCO0.3 km
- LIDL0.1 km
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
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Postcode Profile: ST71EQ · Data under Open Government Licence