Postcode insights

ST7 8QD

Chapel Street

Audley

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Detailed insights for ST7 8QD

Overview

Postcode ST7 8QD 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% 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 2.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Leddy's Field.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
41.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Audley & Bignall End has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,854 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Audley & Bignall End has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

41.8%

Approximately 41.8% 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 115 ft away from ST7 8QD.

Flood risk

No risk

Audley & Bignall End near ST7 8QD 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
260
Population density
1,177.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.46(-50%)
Burglary
9.4(+132%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.04(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.03(-63%)
Vehicle crime
4.03(-38%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
241
92.69%
Other White
7
2.69%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.92%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
4
1.54%
Caribbean
1
0.38%
Total population: 260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
53
25.24%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
22.86%
Level 3 (A level)
38
18.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
12.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
11.9%
Total 16+ residents: 210

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
43
35.25%
Owns with a mortgage
33
27.05%
Owns outright
26
21.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.02%
Social rents from council
8
6.56%
Total households: 122

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 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST7 8QD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST7 8QD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jun 202531, Albert Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST7 8QBTerracedFreehold£138,500
28 Feb 202533, Albert Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST7 8QBTerracedFreehold£153,000
30 Jan 20264, Coalfield Close, Stoke-On-Trent, ST7 8QJSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
31 Oct 202510, Watlands Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST7 8QQSemi-DetachedFreehold£257,500
17 Apr 20258, Watlands Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST7 8QQSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000

Schools

In the ST7 8QD postcode area, located within Audley & Bignall End, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST7 8QD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryRavensmead Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableCastle Hill SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryWood Lane Primary SchoolFoundation school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST7 8QD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miNisa LocalChurch Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST7 8DAWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 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 8QD, 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 005AE01029532
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST7 8QD

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

The area around ST7 8QD records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 8QD?

The median sale price around ST7 8QD 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 8QD?

There are 3 schools close to ST7 8QD, including Ravensmead Primary School (Good), Castle Hill School (Good) and Wood Lane Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST7 8QD?

ST7 8QD scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,854 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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