Postcode Analysis Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands

SPEY DRIVE, ST7 4AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPEY DRIVE, ST7 4AF.

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Population

251

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 34,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ST7 4AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates ST7 4AF — age 49, 72% ownership, 3% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

ST7 4AF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Spey Drive, 0.6km from Whitehill in Kidsgrove. Administratively it sits within Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe ward and the Stoke-on-Trent North constituency.

For families considering a move, ST7 4AF represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £189k.

Census 2021 statistics for ST7 4AF are sourced from Output Area E00150649 (shared with 9 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 4AF. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 156,500

17 sales · Mean £ 163,735

Detached

£ 197,500

1 sales · Mean £ 197,500

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

ST7 4AF has low crime rates — 22 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 offences39
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order6
Other theft5
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Kidsgrove Secondary School

Requires Improvement270 pupils0.7 km
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Kidsgrove Primary School

Good131 pupils0.7 km
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Dove Bank Primary School

Good162 pupils0.9 km
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Thursfield Primary School

Good272 pupils1.1 km
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St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy

Good203 pupils1.3 km
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St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary

Good171 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • BARGAIN BOOZE0.6 km
  • CO-OPERATIVE FOOD0.3 km
  • WHITEHILL LUNCHEON CLUB & FOOTSTEPS CAFE0.3 km
  • NEWSWISE1.0 km
  • TIERS OF AFFECTION0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • ROBIN HOOD0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • NEWCHAPEL BUTTY BAR1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidsgrove1.6 km
  • Alsager5.1 km
  • Longport5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Health Centre0.1 km
  • Health Centre0.1 km
  • Oddfellows Arms PH0.1 km
  • Lapwing Road0.2 km
  • Lapwing Road0.3 km