ST7 8JS is a safe, established residential area on Nursery Gardens, 0.4km from Audley in Audley. Administratively it sits within Audley ward and the Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.
Census 2021 statistics for ST7 8JS are sourced from Output Area E00150495 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NURSERY GARDENS, ST7 8JS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NURSERY GARDENS, ST7 8JS.
308
46
£ 41,000 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST7 8JS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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
No single demographic signal dominates ST7 8JS — age 46, 86% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST7 8JS. The average age is 46.4. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 264,950
5 sales · Mean £ 276,390
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST7 8JS has low crime rates — 21 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.
school Local Schools
Ravensmead Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- AUDLEY CLIMBING CENTRE0.2 km
- AUDLEY NEWS, BOOZE, CONVENIENCE0.5 km
- AUDLEY THEATRE0.5 km
- BARGAIN BOOZE0.3 km
- THE COOPERATIVE PHARMACY0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- SWAN INN0.8 km
- THE BOUGHEY ARMS0.2 km
- THE BUTCHERS ARMS0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- MY GELATO0.5 km
- SNOWJO'S NAUGHTY BUT NICE0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- ALESSI0.4 km
- AUDLEY FAST FOOD0.5 km
- AUDLEY FISH BAR0.6 km
- NEW RUBY0.6 km
- ORIENTAL CHEF0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- TESCO STORES LTD0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alsager4.0 km
- Kidsgrove5.2 km
- Longport6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Council Offices0.3 km
- Council Offices0.3 km
- Community Centre0.3 km
- Library0.4 km
- Library0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: ST78JS · Data under Open Government Licence