Beech Drive, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-trent, ST7 1BD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST7 1BD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.2%	50.9%	0.7%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	49.8%	49.1%	-0.7%	49.0%	0.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	19.4%	23.1%	3.7%	37.9%	-14.8%
Married: Opposite sex	56%	46.2%	-9.8%	44.2%	2.0%
Separated	2.3%	2.6%	0.3%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	7.4%	15.4%	8.0%	9.1%	6.3%
Widowed	14.8%	12.8%	-2.0%	6.1%	6.7%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	39%	37.2%	-1.8%	48.4%	-11.2%
Good health	32.3%	33.9%	1.6%	33.6%	0.3%
Fair health	19.1%	19.3%	0.2%	12.7%	6.6%
Bad health	7.2%	6.9%	-0.3%	4.0%	2.9%
Very bad health	2.4%	2.8%	0.4%	1.2%	1.6%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	37%	24.1%	-12.9%	18.2%	5.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.5%	8.2%	-4.3%	9.6%	-1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.1%	10.3%	-6.8%	13.4%	-3.1%
Apprenticeship	2.3%	13.3%	11.0%	5.3%	8.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.9%	19%	5.1%	16.9%	2.1%
Degree or Similar	14.8%	21%	6.2%	33.8%	-12.8%
Other	2.3%	4.1%	1.8%	2.8%	1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Mixed Other	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.8%	1.1%
White	100%	98.1%	-1.9%	81.4%	16.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	99.2%	96.8%	-2.4%	83.2%	13.6%
European Union	0.4%	2.3%	1.9%	6.1%	-3.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	0.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.2%	96.8%	-2.4%	83.2%	13.6%
10+ Years	0%	1.4%	1.4%	9.8%	-8.4%
5-10 Years	0%	1.9%	1.9%	2.9%	-1.0%
Less than 2 years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.4%	76.7%	-0.3%
Romania	1.9%	0.9%	1.0%
No passport held	21.8%	13.5%	8.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.7%	37.2%	0.5%
Christian	55.8%	46.2%	9.6%
Muslim	0.5%	6.5%	-6.0%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	5.6%	6.0%	-0.4%

Safety

Is Beech Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beech Drive was 144.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.2% higher than the Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Beech Drive has the 7th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe and the 50th highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 108.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 81.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,200

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in ST7 1BD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Beech Drive are based on 49 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Newcastle-Under-Lyme.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Beech Drive, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-trent, ST7 1BD

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST7 1BD

Average Price
£206,613

Semi-Detached
£207,653

Terraced
£117,940

Detached
£270,256

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Beech Drive

Average Price
£239,512

Semi-Detached
£211,180

Terraced
£118,280

Detached
£283,658

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Beech DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
86 Beech Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£153,000	2025-02-28	£152,559
47 Beech Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£116,000	2021-09-30	£139,414
56 Beech Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,500	2020-10-02	£231,944
45 Beech Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£75,000	2020-03-13	£101,100
37 Beech Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£103,000	2016-01-11	£159,658

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST7 1BD

Employment

ST7 1BD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in ST7 1BD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	70
Full-Time Employee	68
Part-Time Employee	18
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Self-Employed	11
Student (economically inactive)	7
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	0
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Manufacturing	21
Education	13
Human health and social work activities	12
Other	9
Transport and storage	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Construction	6
Information and communication	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Saviour's CofE Academy Congleton Road , Talke ST7 1LW	3out of 4	618 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Reginald Mitchell Primary School Congleton Road , Butt Lane ST7 1NA	3out of 4	689 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Springhead Primary School Kingsley Road , Talke Pits ST7 1RA	3out of 4	1,216 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary The Avenue , Kidsgrove ST7 1AE	3out of 4	1,266 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy Poplar Drive , Kidsgrove ST7 4HT	- not rated	1,482 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The King's CofE Academy First Avenue , Kidsgrove ST7 1DP	- not rated	864 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Kidsgrove Secondary School Gloucester Road , ST7 4DL	2out of 4	2,294 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Horizon Academy Turnhurst Road , Tunstall ST6 6JZ	3out of 4	4,428 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy Little Chell Lane , Tunstall ST6 6LZ	3out of 4	4,527 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent Westport Road , ST6 4LD	3out of 4	4,893 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bluebell School Ltd Gloucester Road , Kidsgrove ST7 1EH	- not rated	1,494 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
NAS Church Lawton School Cherry Tree Avenue , Church Lawton ST7 3EL	3out of 4	3,201 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Watermill School Turnhurst Road , Chell ST6 6JZ	3out of 4	4,232 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Peak Education - Audley 2 Castle Hill , Nantwich Road ST7 8DH	- not rated	4,524 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
COSTA COFFEE DRIVE THRU	Congleton Road	657 yd
KIDSGROVE SPORTS CENTRE COMMUNITY GROUP	Kidsgrove Sports Centre, Fourth Avenue	669 yd
KIDSGROVE SKI CENTRE	Westmoreland Avenue	783 yd
BUTT LANE BAPTIST CHURCH COFFEE SHOP	Butt Lane Baptist Church Hall, 4 Church Street	967 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
KIDSGROVE CRICKET CLUB	Kidsgrove Cricket Club, Clough Hall Road	568 yd
CLOUGH HALL HOTEL	Clough Hall Hotel, Park Avenue	607 yd
TOBY CARVERY	The Caldwell Tavern, Congleton Road	680 yd
THE OLD QUEENS HEAD	Queens Head, Swan Bank	772 yd
SWAN INN	Swan Inn, Swan Bank	772 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
FRYDAY'S	24 Lower Ash Road	327 yd
TASTY JOY	170 Congleton Road	761 yd
THE FISHERMANS CATCH	111 Congleton Road	819 yd
SPICE MERCHANT EXPRESS	140 Congleton Road	820 yd
THE LUNCH BOX	120b Congleton Road	844 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
CO-OPERATIVE FOOD	Cedar Avenue		569 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Kidsgrove Athletic Football Club HOLLINWOOD ROAD	grass pitches	211 yd
Clough Hall Park PARK AVENUE	grass pitches	496 yd
Kidsgrove Sports Centre (Closed) Fourth Avenue	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	709 yd
St Saviours Ce Primary School ST. SAVIOURS C OF E (C) PRIMARY SCHOOL ST. SAVIOURS C OF E (C) PRIMARY SCHOOL CONGLETON ROAD	grass pitches	724 yd
Kidsgrove Ski Centre Bathpool Park	ski slopes	784 yd
Chester Road Playing Fields - Kidsgrove CHESTER CLOSE	grass pitches	820 yd
Kidsgrove Cricket Club KIDSGROVE CRICKET CLUB KIDSGROVE CRICKET CLUB CLOUGH HALL ROAD	grass pitches	845 yd
Congleton Road Community Centre BUTT LANE CENTRE BUTT LANE CENTRE CONGLETON ROAD		991 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	84.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.