ST7 8EX is a safe, established residential area on King Street, 0.2km from Hougher Wall in Audley. Administratively it sits within Audley ward and the Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, ST7 8EX is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for ST7 8EX are sourced from Output Area E00150488 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KING STREET, ST7 8EX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING STREET, ST7 8EX.
281
40
£ 41,000 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST7 8EX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
ST7 8EX has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST7 8EX. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 145,500
4 sales · Mean £ 140,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST7 8EX has low crime rates — 28 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
Ravensmead Primary School
Sir Thomas Boughey Academy
Wood Lane Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- TESCO STORES LTD0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- AUDLEY FISH BAR0.4 km
- NEW RUBY0.4 km
- ORIENTAL CHEF0.4 km
- ALESSI0.5 km
- AUDLEY FAST FOOD0.5 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- AUDLEY CLIMBING CENTRE0.7 km
- AUDLEY NEWS, BOOZE, CONVENIENCE0.5 km
- AUDLEY THEATRE0.5 km
- BARGAIN BOOZE0.6 km
- THE COOPERATIVE PHARMACY0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- THE BOUGHEY ARMS0.7 km
- THE BUTCHERS ARMS0.6 km
- ROYAL OAK0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- MY GELATO0.5 km
- SNOWJO'S NAUGHTY BUT NICE0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alsager4.8 km
- Kidsgrove5.8 km
- Longport6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Princess Avenue0.1 km
- Booth Street0.1 km
- Booth Street0.2 km
- Westfield Avenue0.2 km
- Grassy Green Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST78EX · Data under Open Government Licence