Postcode insights

ST7 8ED

Barleyfields

Audley

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Detailed insights for ST7 8ED

Overview

Postcode ST7 8ED is located in a rural town, within the Audley ward of Newcastle-under-Lyme in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Audley & Bignall End area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53 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 Alsager, about 2.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Leddy's Field.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
14.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Audley & Bignall End has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,190 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Audley & Bignall End has an average crime rate, with approximately 53 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.7%

Approximately 14.7% 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 0 ft away from ST7 8ED.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Alsager located about 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST7 8ED
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miLeddy's FieldMediumWalking directions to Leddy's Field

Area Profile

Population
336
Population density
8,316.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.53(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.45(-40%)
Public order
3.58(-41%)
Other crime
3.58(+73%)
Other theft
2.87(-50%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
310
92.54%
Other White
10
2.99%
Chinese
5
1.49%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.49%
Indian
2
0.6%
Total population: 335

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
25.7%
Level 3 (A level)
48
19.28%
No qualifications
45
18.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
16.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
14.06%
Total 16+ residents: 249

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
55
42.64%
Owns outright
32
24.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
17.83%
Other social rented
13
10.08%
Social rents from council
6
4.65%
Total households: 129

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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST7 8ED.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST7 8ED
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Jun 20254, Barleyfields, Stoke-On-Trent, ST7 8EDTerracedFreehold£154,000
23 Jan 202632, Chester Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST7 8JDTerracedFreehold£174,000
28 Nov 202534, Chester Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST7 8JDTerracedFreehold£186,000
16 Oct 202540, Chester Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST7 8JDTerracedFreehold£132,000
13 Feb 202650, Vernon Avenue, Stoke-On-Trent, ST7 8EGSemi-DetachedFreehold£197,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST7 8ED
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableCastle Hill SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryRavensmead Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.9 miSecondarySir Thomas Boughey AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST7 8ED

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST7 8ED
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa LocalChurch Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST7 8DAWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.1 miTesco ExpressChurch Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST7 8DDWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 8ED, 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 005DE01029535
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1996-06-01

Frequently asked questions about ST7 8ED

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

The area around ST7 8ED 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 8ED?

The median sale price around ST7 8ED 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 8ED?

There are 3 schools close to ST7 8ED, including Castle Hill School (Good), Ravensmead Primary School (Good) and Sir Thomas Boughey Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST7 8ED?

ST7 8ED scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,190 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Newcastle-under-Lyme covering ST7 8ED 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).

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.