ST7 8NF is a safe, established residential area on Great Oak Road, 0.4km from Bignall End in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Administratively it sits within Audley ward and the Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency.
For serious buyers, ST7 8NF is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 85% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £444k, down 1.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ST7 8NF are sourced from Output Area E00150492 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREAT OAK ROAD, ST7 8NF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT OAK ROAD, ST7 8NF.
311
44
£ 41,000 /yr
49%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ST7 8NF spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. £444k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST7 8NF. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 478,000
11 sales · Mean £ 514,090
Semi-Detached
£ 176,000
1 sales · Mean £ 176,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
ST7 8NF has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ravensmead Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- LONDIS0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- BIGNALL END CRICKET CLUB AND MINERS INSTITUTE0.9 km
- SWAN INN0.6 km
- THE PLOUGH INN0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- VILLAGE FISH & CHIPS0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alsager3.6 km
- Kidsgrove4.1 km
- Longport5.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ST78NF · Data under Open Government Licence