Is ST7 8EW a safe place to live?

Yes, ST7 8EW is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 23 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of ST7 8EW?

The population for the ST7 8EW area is approximately 279 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands

ST7 8EW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST7 8EW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

279

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 41,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ST7 8EW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10

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3/10

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3/10

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5/10

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6/10

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5/10

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6/10

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5/10

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9/10

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Area Character

ST7 8EW is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ST7 8EW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km from Audley in Audley. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Audley ward and the Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency.

ST7 8EW is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for ST7 8EW are sourced from Output Area E00150499 (shared with 11 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 8EW. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%

Asian / British Asian1.4%

Black / African / Caribbean0.4%

Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 31%

Unemployed: 2%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

ST7 8EW has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences35

Burglary9

Anti-social behaviour6

Vehicle crime5

Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

Ravensmead Primary School

Good346 pupils0.5 km

Wood Lane Primary School

Good104 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby

TESCO STORES LTD0.2 km

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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby

AUDLEY FISH BAR0.2 km
NEW RUBY0.2 km
ORIENTAL CHEF0.2 km
ALESSI0.1 km
AUDLEY FAST FOOD0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby

AUDLEY CLIMBING CENTRE0.2 km
AUDLEY NEWS, BOOZE, CONVENIENCE0.1 km
AUDLEY THEATRE0.1 km
BARGAIN BOOZE0.1 km
LONDIS1.0 km
+ 1 more

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby

SWAN INN0.5 km
THE BOUGHEY ARMS0.2 km
THE BUTCHERS ARMS0.1 km
THE PLOUGH INN1.0 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

MY GELATO0.1 km
SNOWJO'S NAUGHTY BUT NICE0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Alsager4.3 km
Kidsgrove5.2 km
Longport5.8 km

Bus Stops

Library0.1 km
Library0.1 km
Community Centre0.2 km
Council Offices0.2 km
Hougher Wall Road0.2 km