Is ST7 8JL a safe place to live?

Yes, ST7 8JL is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 3 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of ST7 8JL?

The population for the ST7 8JL area is approximately 311 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands

ST7 8JL House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

311

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 41,000 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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9/10

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9/10

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2/10

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8/10

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3/10

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6/10

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2/10

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9/10

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5/10

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Area Character

ST7 8JL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

ST7 8JL is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Eardleyend in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Administratively it sits within Audley ward and the Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for ST7 8JL are sourced from Output Area E00150492 (shared with 17 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 8JL. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%

Asian / British Asian1.0%

Black / African / Caribbean1.6%

Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active

FT: 31%

Unemployed: 0%

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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

ST7 8JL has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Alsager2.2 km
Kidsgrove4.1 km
Longport6.8 km