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.
POPLAR DRIVE, ST7 4HT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPLAR DRIVE, ST7 4HT.
206
58
£ 43,100 /yr
41%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary
The King's CofE Academy
Dove Bank Primary School
Goldenhill Primary Academy
Kidsgrove Primary School
Kidsgrove Secondary School
The Reginald Mitchell Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: ST74HT · Data under Open Government Licence