Postcode insights

ST7 4AJ

Spey Drive

Newchapel & Mow Cop

Interactive map showing ST7 4AJ and surrounding area

Detailed insights for ST7 4AJ

Overview

Postcode ST7 4AJ is located in an urban city, within the Newchapel & Mow Cop ward of Newcastle-under-Lyme in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Kidsgrove Central area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% 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 1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
22%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Kidsgrove Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,415 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Kidsgrove Central has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22%

Approximately 22.0% 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 4AJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Kidsgrove Central near ST7 4AJ 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
255
Population density
4,517.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.05(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.98(-35%)
Shoplifting
5.43(-38%)
Burglary
3.88(-4%)
Other theft
2.33(-59%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
246
97.23%
Pakistani
5
1.98%
Caribbean
1
0.4%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.4%
Total population: 253

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
54
24.66%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
19.18%
Level 3 (A level)
39
17.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.7%
Apprenticeship
23
10.5%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
43.9%
Owns with a mortgage
35
28.46%
Other social rented
25
20.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.25%
Shared ownership
3
2.44%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Newchapel & Mow Cop

Median price£245,000
Price per sq ft£256
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £300K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £256 per square foot) in Newchapel & Mow Cop area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,500 up to £955,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newchapel & Mow Cop over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£305,000£277
Flats1£230,000£168
Semi-Detached33£230,000£245
Terraced12£157,500£193

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newchapel & Mow Cop

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newchapel & Mow Cop.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190,000£138,000£101,500
2017£197,500£137,500£104,975
2018£210,000£131,000£125,000
2019£185,000£138,500£110,000
2020£217,500£145,000£124,475
2021£249,000£163,750£126,500
2022£272,500£178,750£145,000
2023£281,000£192,750£137,000
2024£282,500£175,000£132,500
2025£306,250£200,000£155,000
2026£275,000£205,000£127,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newchapel & Mow Cop.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newchapel & Mow Cop.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£173£179£117
2017£196£167£123
2018£196£151£142
2019£189£177£162
2020£220£187£168
2021£240£201£193
2022£271£224£164
2023£281£235£198
2024£281£220£177
2025£275£243£193
2026£277£236£182
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newchapel & Mow Cop.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Newchapel & Mow Cop in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST7 4AJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST7 4AJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 202617, Spey Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, ST7 4AFSemi-DetachedFreehold£133,000
17 Mar 2026236, Whitehill Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST7 4DTTerracedFreehold£142,000
28 Nov 2025234, Whitehill Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST7 4DTTerracedFreehold£132,000
11 Apr 2025177, Whitehill Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST7 4DUTerracedFreehold£205,000
01 Sept 202557, Derwent Crescent, Stoke-On-Trent, ST7 4PHSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000

Schools

In the ST7 4AJ postcode area, located within Kidsgrove Central, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST7 4AJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryKidsgrove Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miSecondaryKidsgrove Secondary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryDove Bank Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST7 4AJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST7 4AJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Co-operative FoodWhitehill Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST7 4DRWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 4AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jonathan Christopher Downs

Newchapel & Mow Cop - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Scott Thomas Stevenson

Newchapel & Mow Cop - 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
WardNewchapel & Mow CopE05011428
ParishKidsgroveE04008948
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kidsgrove CentralE02006159
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle-under-Lyme 002BE01029563
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1981-06-01

Frequently asked questions about ST7 4AJ

Is ST7 4AJ (Kidsgrove Central) safe?

The area around ST7 4AJ records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 4AJ?

The median sale price around ST7 4AJ in Kidsgrove Central is £245,000 (about £256 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST7 4AJ?

There are 7 schools close to ST7 4AJ, including Kidsgrove Primary School (Good), Kidsgrove Secondary School (Good) and Dove Bank Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST7 4AJ?

ST7 4AJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,415 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST7 4AJ (Kidsgrove Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent North covering ST7 4AJ is David Williams (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jonathan Christopher Downs (Reform UK) and Scott Thomas Stevenson (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.