Postcode insights

ST7 1HG

Sussex Drive

Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe

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Detailed insights for ST7 1HG

Overview

Postcode ST7 1HG is located in an urban city, within the Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe ward of Newcastle-under-Lyme in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Kidsgrove Central area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kidsgrove Central is £40,477 per year. The nearest station is Kidsgrove, about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Kidsgrove Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,083 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Kidsgrove Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.7%

Approximately 3.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Kidsgrove Central is £40,477 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST7 1HG.

Flood risk

No risk

Kidsgrove Central near ST7 1HG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kidsgrove located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ST7 1HG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Kidsgrove

N/A

Walking directions to Kidsgrove

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
335
Population density
6,907.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.63(0%)
Shoplifting
26.75(+207%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.86(+38%)
Public order
8.92(+47%)
Other theft
8.17(+44%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
313
93.43%
Other Asian
5
1.49%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
5
1.49%
Other White
5
1.49%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.6%
Total population: 335

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
75
29.76%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
19.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
15.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
15.48%
Level 3 (A level)
30
11.9%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
62
46.27%
Owns outright
43
32.09%
Owns with a mortgage
22
16.42%
Other social rented
4
2.99%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.49%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe

Median price£167,750
Price per sq ft£210
Sales (last 12 months)108
Typical range (middle 50%)£137K – £200K

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £167,750 (about £210 per square foot) in Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,351 up to £556,558.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£301,250£235
Semi-Detached79£167,500£210
Terraced14£116,500£163
Flats1£70,500£—

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190,000£116,000£86,500
2017£175,000£118,125£90,500
2018£175,750£125,000£101,500
2019£192,500£131,000£100,000
2020£195,000£140,000£119,375
2021£210,000£147,500£119,995
2022£255,000£155,125£140,000
2023£275,000£165,000£130,275
2024£262,500£170,000£139,000
2025£245,000£165,000£125,000
2026£330,000£185,000£106,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172£139£94
2017£190£139£118
2018£184£150£121
2019£195£146£117
2020£200£159£137
2021£211£180£140
2022£259£186£162
2023£260£208£158
2024£249£199£162
2025£241£212£171
2026£232£209£142
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST7 1HG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST7 1HG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 202512, Sussex Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, ST7 1HGSemi-DetachedFreehold£102,000
28 Feb 202550, Victoria Avenue, Stoke-On-Trent, ST7 1EYSemi-DetachedFreehold£78,000
07 Apr 20266, Essex Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, ST7 1HESemi-DetachedFreehold£82,000
02 Feb 202637, Essex Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, ST7 1HESemi-DetachedFreehold£172,500
24 Sept 20253, Essex Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, ST7 1HESemi-DetachedFreehold£89,000

Schools

In the ST7 1HG postcode area, located within Kidsgrove Central, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST7 1HG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableBluebell School LtdOther independent special school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt John the Evangelist Catholic PrimaryAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryDove Bank Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST7 1HG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST7 1HG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTescoLiverpool Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST7 1DXWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miStop & ShopHeathcote Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST7 1HWWalking directions to Stop & Shop
0.3 miKidsgrove Convenience StoreHeathcote Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST7 1HWWalking directions to Kidsgrove Convenience Store
0.3 miPenny's NewsHeathcote Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST7 4AAWalking directions to Penny's News
0.3 miLidlHardingswood Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST7 1EFWalking directions to Lidl

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newcastle-under-Lyme district (2025-26).

Band A£1,497
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,995
Band D£2,245
Band E£2,744
Band F£3,243
Band G£3,741
Band H£4,490

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for ST7 1HG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Charlie Edward George Clarke

Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Jonathan Gullis

Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Olivia Mae Wozny

Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

David Williams

Stoke-on-Trent North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictNewcastle-under-LymeE07000195
Parliamentary ConstituencyStoke-on-Trent NorthE14001521
ParishKidsgroveE04008948
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kidsgrove CentralE02006159
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle-under-Lyme 002CE01029564
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST7 1HG

Is ST7 1HG (Kidsgrove Central) safe?

The area around ST7 1HG records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near ST7 1HG?

The median sale price around ST7 1HG in Kidsgrove Central is £167,750 (about £210 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST7 1HG?

There are 8 schools close to ST7 1HG, including Bluebell School Ltd (Outstanding), St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary (Good) and Dove Bank Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to ST7 1HG?

The closest station to ST7 1HG is Kidsgrove, about 640 m away.

How deprived is the area around ST7 1HG?

ST7 1HG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,083 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST7 1HG (Kidsgrove Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent North covering ST7 1HG is David Williams (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Charlie Edward George Clarke (Reform UK), Jonathan Gullis (Reform UK) and Olivia Mae Wozny (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.