Postcode Analysis Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands

POPLAR DRIVE, ST7 4HT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPLAR DRIVE, ST7 4HT.

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Population

206

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 43,100 /yr

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Employed

41%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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1/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

ST7 4HT is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 91% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £169k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending down 3.5% year-on-year.

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

ST7 4HT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Poplar Drive, 0.5km from Kidsgrove in Kidsgrove. Administratively it sits within Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe ward and the Stoke-on-Trent North constituency.

For families considering a move, ST7 4HT represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An established, mature community with an average age of 58 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £169k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 3.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ST7 4HT are sourced from Output Area E00172347 (shared with 3 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 4HT. The average age is 57.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 164,000

2 sales · Mean £ 164,000

Semi-Detached

£ 152,500

9 sales · Mean £ 160,394

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

ST7 4HT has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences41
Public order16
Anti-social behaviour15
Shoplifting11
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

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St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy

Good203 pupils0.0 km
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St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary

Good171 pupils0.5 km
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The King's CofE Academy

Good713 pupils0.7 km
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Dove Bank Primary School

Good162 pupils0.8 km
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Goldenhill Primary Academy

Outstanding220 pupils1.2 km
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Kidsgrove Primary School

Good131 pupils1.3 km
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Kidsgrove Secondary School

Requires Improvement270 pupils1.3 km
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The Reginald Mitchell Primary School

Good194 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • KIDSGROVE ROTARY FOOD HUB0.5 km
  • S. KING QUALITY BUTCHERS0.5 km
  • ARIS MINI MART0.6 km
  • PARK STORES0.7 km
  • THE JOLLY BREWER0.5 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • THE BLUE BELL INN1.0 km
  • THE VICTORIA TAP ROOM0.4 km
  • KIDSGROVE LABOUR CLUB0.5 km
  • QUEENS HEAD INN0.5 km
  • Travellers Rest1.0 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • THE JOLLY KITCHEN0.5 km
  • KIDSGROVE SPORTS CENTRE COMMUNITY GROUP0.7 km
  • JESSIE'S COFFEE SHOP AND TEA ROOM0.6 km
  • KIDSGROVE SKI CENTRE0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • AMIGO'S0.6 km
  • HAMILTONS BAKESHOP0.5 km
  • LEONS TRADITIONAL FISH & CHIPS0.5 km
  • CHUCKS PERI PERI0.5 km
  • KASS KEBAB HOUSE0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • ALDI0.4 km
  • TESCO0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidsgrove0.7 km
  • Alsager4.3 km
  • Longport4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Poplar Drive0.1 km
  • Mount Road0.2 km
  • Windmill Avenue0.3 km
  • Windmill Avenue0.3 km
  • The Mount0.3 km