Postcode report
Is ST7 8NP a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About ST7 8NP: area rating, property, schools and local change
ST7 8NP is a postcode in Audley, Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near ST7 8NP, then scores the surrounding small area 62/100 - top 35% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around ST7 8NP are safety and local prosperity, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for ST7 8NP is based on Newcastle-under-Lyme 005 Census 2021. It covers 8,328 residents, 282 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 75% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 14% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near ST7 8NP, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the ST7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £216k from 82 rolling sales, down 7.2% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near ST7 8NP can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near ST7 8NP by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around ST7 8NP is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about ST7 8NP
Is ST7 8NP a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 62/100 (top 35% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near ST7 8NP?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near ST7 8NP?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for ST7 8NP?
LocaleIQ matched ST7 8NP to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in ST7 8NP?
The latest median sold price is £216k based on 82 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around ST7 8NP?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.