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ST7 8AB

Podmore Lane

Audley

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Detailed insights for ST7 8AB

Overview

Postcode ST7 8AB is located in a rural village, within the Audley ward of Newcastle-under-Lyme in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Audley & Bignall End area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Audley & Bignall End is £44,113 per year. The nearest station is Longport, about 3.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Audley & Bignall End has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,409 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Audley & Bignall End has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.3%

Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Audley & Bignall End is £44,113 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 22 ft away from ST7 8AB.

Flood risk

No risk

Audley & Bignall End near ST7 8AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Longport located about 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
313
Population density
1,253.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.41(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.94(-8%)
Public order
5.96(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.17(-29%)
Other theft
3.58(-37%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
302
96.49%
Other White
5
1.6%
Other Asian
3
0.96%
Chinese
1
0.32%
Indian
1
0.32%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
67
25.57%
Level 4+ (Degree)
64
24.43%
No qualifications
50
19.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
13.36%
Apprenticeship
24
9.16%
Total 16+ residents: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
45.71%
Owns with a mortgage
49
35%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.14%
Other forms of private rent
9
6.43%
Other social rented
6
4.29%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Audley

Median price£177,000
Price per sq ft£207
Sales (last 12 months)88
Typical range (middle 50%)£144K – £233K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £177,000 (about £207 per square foot) in Audley area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,075,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Audley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£325,000£304
Semi-Detached32£209,000£248
Flats1£152,500£189
Terraced42£148,475£173

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Audley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Audley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215,000£140,000£105,000
2017£230,000£147,500£114,250
2018£220,000£157,000£113,000
2019£240,000£157,750£122,500
2020£239,000£167,000£118,000
2021£271,250£170,500£125,000
2022£301,000£197,500£139,000
2023£310,000£187,500£135,000
2024£293,500£195,000£145,000
2025£290,000£210,000£145,000
2026£260,000£240,000£164,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Audley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Audley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204£163£120
2017£193£163£124
2018£191£173£135
2019£208£167£136
2020£233£195£139
2021£237£201£141
2022£281£226£169
2023£282£233£165
2024£277£208£169
2025£298£244£166
2026£281£284£165
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Audley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Audley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST7 8AB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST7 8AB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Aug 2025207, High Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST7 8AATerracedFreehold£133,000
24 Sept 2025159, High Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST7 8ADDetachedFreehold£150,000
08 Aug 2025182, High Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST7 8ADTerracedFreehold£81,000
27 Jun 2025349, Heathcote Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST7 8BHTerracedFreehold£171,000
10 Feb 2025375, Heathcote Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST7 8BHTerracedFreehold£113,000

Schools

In the ST7 8AB postcode area, located within Audley & Bignall End, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST7 8AB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondarySir Thomas Boughey AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAlsagers Bank Primary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

1.0 miPrimaryWood Lane Primary SchoolFoundation school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 8AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Janice Sain-Reiners

Audley - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Patricia Jillian Harrison

Audley - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Rhys James Machin

Audley - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Adam Jogee

Newcastle-under-Lyme - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictNewcastle-under-LymeE07000195
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewcastle-under-LymeE14001380
WardAudleyE05011415
ParishAudley RuralE04008943
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Audley & Bignall EndE02006162
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newcastle-under-Lyme 005EE01029556
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST7 8AB

Is ST7 8AB (Audley & Bignall End) safe?

The area around ST7 8AB records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near ST7 8AB?

The median sale price around ST7 8AB in Audley & Bignall End is £177,000 (about £207 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST7 8AB?

There are 3 schools close to ST7 8AB, including Sir Thomas Boughey Academy (Good), Alsagers Bank Primary Academy and Wood Lane Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST7 8AB?

ST7 8AB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,409 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST7 8AB (Audley & Bignall End) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle-under-Lyme covering ST7 8AB is Adam Jogee (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Janice Sain-Reiners (Reform UK), Patricia Jillian Harrison (Reform UK) and Rhys James Machin (Reform UK).

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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.