ST7 8HF is a safe, established residential area on The Pastures, 0.1km from Wynbrook in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Administratively it sits within Audley ward and the Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ST7, ST7 8HF offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £560k.
Census 2021 statistics for ST7 8HF are sourced from Output Area E00150487 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE PASTURES, ST7 8HF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE PASTURES, ST7 8HF.
335
47
£ 41,000 /yr
53%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. ST7 8HF's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £560k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £560k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST7 8HF. The average age is 46.5. 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
£ 375,000
2 sales · Mean £ 375,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST7 8HF has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sir Thomas Boughey Academy
Ravensmead Primary School
Wood Lane Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- AUDLEY NEWS, BOOZE, CONVENIENCE0.8 km
- AUDLEY THEATRE0.9 km
- BARGAIN BOOZE0.9 km
- THE COOPERATIVE PHARMACY0.9 km
- CASTLE STORES0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- THE BUTCHERS ARMS1.0 km
- ROYAL OAK0.6 km
- THE RAILWAY INN0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- MY GELATO0.8 km
- SNOWJO'S NAUGHTY BUT NICE0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- ALESSI0.8 km
- AUDLEY FAST FOOD0.8 km
- AUDLEY FISH BAR0.7 km
- NEW RUBY0.7 km
- ORIENTAL CHEF0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- TESCO STORES LTD0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alsager5.2 km
- Longport5.9 km
- Kidsgrove6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Princess Avenue0.3 km
- Rye Hill Farm0.4 km
- Rye Hill Farm0.4 km
- Grassy Green Lane0.4 km
- Wereton Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ST78HF · Data under Open Government Licence