Postcode Analysis Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands

NEWCHAPEL ROAD, ST7 4RT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWCHAPEL ROAD, ST7 4RT.

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Population

245

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Avg Age

52

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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: ST7 4RT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

ST7 4RT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £174k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 25.8% year-on-year.

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

ST7 4RT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Newchapel Road, 0.3km from Rookery, The in Kidsgrove. Administratively it sits within Newchapel & Mow Cop ward and the Stoke-on-Trent North constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. 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 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £174k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 25.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ST7 4RT are sourced from Output Area E00150641 (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 4RT. The average age is 52.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 148,500

23 sales · Mean £ 151,195

Detached

£ 184,000

3 sales · Mean £ 188,833

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

ST7 4RT has low crime rates — 23 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 offences42
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order8
Criminal damage and arson7
Shoplifting4

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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Thursfield Primary School

Good272 pupils0.9 km
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Dove Bank Primary School

Good162 pupils1.0 km
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St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary

Good171 pupils1.5 km
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St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy

Good203 pupils1.5 km
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Castle Primary School

Good108 pupils1.6 km
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Woodcocks' Well CofE Primary School

Good109 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • BARGAIN BOOZE0.3 km
  • CO-OPERATIVE FOOD0.3 km
  • WHITEHILL LUNCHEON CLUB & FOOTSTEPS CAFE0.4 km
  • TIERS OF AFFECTION0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • ROBIN HOOD0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kidsgrove1.7 km
  • Alsager5.1 km
  • Longport5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Oddfellows Arms PH0.2 km
  • Lapwing Road0.2 km
  • Lapwing Road0.2 km
  • Brieryhurst Road0.2 km
  • Brieryhurst Road0.2 km