ST7 4PQ is a safe, established residential area on Hillside Close, 0.0km from Mow Cop in Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel. Administratively it sits within Newchapel & Mow Cop ward and the Staffordshire Moorlands constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £263k.
Census 2021 statistics for ST7 4PQ are sourced from Output Area E00150734 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLSIDE CLOSE, ST7 4PQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLSIDE CLOSE, ST7 4PQ.
315
48
£ 43,100 /yr
55%
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.
Area Character
ST7 4PQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £263k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST7 4PQ. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 253,500
6 sales · Mean £ 248,333
Semi-Detached
£ 169,950
1 sales · Mean £ 169,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST7 4PQ has low crime rates — 27 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.
school Local Schools
Castle Primary School
Woodcocks' Well CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- TONI'S TREATS0.3 km
- CASTLE STORES0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- MOW COP INN0.6 km
- THE ASH INN0.2 km
- The Crown0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kidsgrove3.3 km
- Congleton5.4 km
- Alsager5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Hillside Close0.1 km
- Hillside Close0.1 km
- Church Lane0.3 km
- Church Lane0.4 km
- Castle Primary School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ST74PQ · Data under Open Government Licence