Living in ST7, Newcastle-under-Lyme
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around ST7 in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Newcastle-Under-Lyme: £209,547, up 6.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider West Midlands average is £234,731.
What actually sold around ST7
148 recorded home sales on the streets around central ST7 in the last 2 years, with a median of £167,500 and a range from £42,500 to £675,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 KNOWLES VIEW, ST7 1GH | terraced | £168,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 6 CHURCH STREET, ST7 1NU | terraced | £62,500 | 2026-05-13 |
| 24 MILTON CRESCENT, ST7 1PF | detached | £238,500 | 2026-05-08 |
| 2 RYDER GROVE, ST7 1GF | detached | £310,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| 54 BUNKERS HILL, ST7 1NZ | detached | £262,000 | 2026-04-16 |
| 57 OLD BUTT LANE, ST7 1NJ | terraced | £80,000 | 2026-04-14 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
24 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Rode Heath Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.0 mi |
| Excalibur Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Kidsgrove Secondary School | Secondary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Kidsgrove Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
17 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 14.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.7% |
| Skilled trades | 11.8% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.7% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
55 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central ST7 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Newcastle-under-Lyme's figures.
Common questions about ST7
What is the average house price in ST7?
The average sold price in Newcastle-Under-Lyme is £209,547 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in ST7?
Prices in Newcastle-Under-Lyme are up 6.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in ST7?
The median of 148 recorded sales around central ST7 in the last 2 years is £167,500, ranging from £42,500 to £675,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in ST7?
24 schools sit within 3 miles of central ST7, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in ST7?
55 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central ST7 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is ST7 at risk of flooding?
Central ST7 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is ST7 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £167,500; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 55 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is ST7 safe?
55 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central ST7 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? ST7 or ST6, ST7 or ST8, ST7 or ST5.
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