Is ST7 8PH a safe place to live?

Yes, ST7 8PH is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 25 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in ST7 8PH?

The average property price in ST7 8PH is currently around £268k.

What is the population of ST7 8PH?

The population for the ST7 8PH area is approximately 321 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands

APEDALE ROAD, ST7 8PH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for APEDALE ROAD, ST7 8PH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

321

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 41,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

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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5/10

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7/10

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2/10

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8/10

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1/10

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6/10

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2/10

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10/10

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2/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates ST7 8PH — age 46, 92% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 55.5% year-on-year.

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

ST7 8PH is a safe, established residential area on Apedale Road, 0.2km from Wood Lane in Bignall End. Administratively it sits within Audley ward and the Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. 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. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £268k, down 55.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ST7 8PH are sourced from Output Area E00150491 (shared with 7 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 8PH. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

52%Active

FT: 35%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 345,000

6 sales · Mean £ 329,666

Semi-Detached

£ 165,000

3 sales · Mean £ 161,000

Terraced

£ 157,750

2 sales · Mean £ 157,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

ST7 8PH has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences21

Criminal damage and arson3

Public order3

Anti-social behaviour2

Other crime2

school Local Schools

Wood Lane Primary School

Good104 pupils0.0 km

Ravensmead Primary School

Good346 pupils1.3 km

Alsagers Bank Primary Academy

Good131 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

BIGNALL END CRICKET CLUB AND MINERS INSTITUTE0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Longport4.5 km
Kidsgrove5.1 km
Alsager5.3 km

Bus Stops

School Close0.1 km
Church0.1 km
Church0.1 km
No 530.2 km
No 530.2 km