Old Butt Lane is in Talke, Stoke-On-Trent and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST7 1NS is located in the Talke & Butt Lane electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stoke-on-Trent North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Butt Lane, Talke, Stoke-on-trent, ST7 1NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST7 1NR, ST7 1NT, ST7 1GD, ST7 1GB, ST7 1GA, ST7 1NP, ST7 1NX, ST7 1NU, ST7 1GF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST7 1NS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.3% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.7% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around ST7 1NS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.7% | 42.5% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 40.1% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 11.1% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 3.2% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.7% | 54.9% | 9.2% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 31.9% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 10.1% | -10.2% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.9% | 11.6% | -17.3% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 7.2% | -10.9% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 16.7% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 4.8% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 25.9% | 13.0% | 16.9% | 9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 30.7% | 15.6% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.6% | 96% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 98.2% | 96.3% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 96.6% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 76.7% | 11.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.2% | 37.2% | 18.0% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Butt Lane was 110.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.2% higher than the Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Butt Lane has the 19th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe and the 95th highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 230.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berrisford Cottage, 93 Old Butt Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-02-23 | £258,781 |
| 95 Old Butt Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2023-06-01 | £243,349 |
| 115 Old Butt Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £203,500 | 2020-11-06 | £253,953 |
| 107 Old Butt Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2020-05-29 | £396,723 |
| Berrisford Cottage, 93 Old Butt Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £194,950 | 2018-02-07 | £274,181 |
ST7 1NS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 143 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banbury Nursery School St Saviour's Street , Butt Lane Talke ST7 1LR | - not rated | 621 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Nursery School Wellington Road , Kidsgrove ST7 4BH | - not rated | 2,210 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerbank Nursery School Summerbank Road , Tunstall ST6 5EY | - not rated | 4,537 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dragon Square Nursery School Dragon Square , Chesterton ST5 7HL | - not rated | 5,428 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Reginald Mitchell Primary School Congleton Road , Butt Lane ST7 1NA | - not rated | 530 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Reginald Mitchell Primary School Congleton Road , Butt Lane ST7 1NA | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's CofE Academy Congleton Road , Talke ST7 1LW | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's CofE (VC) Primary School Congleton Road , Talke ST7 1LW | - not rated | 545 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop Community Primary School Coalpit Hill , Talke ST7 1PW | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's CofE (VA) School First Avenue , Kidsgrove ST7 1DP | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clough Hall Technology School First Avenue , Kidsgrove ST7 1DP | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's CofE Academy First Avenue , Kidsgrove ST7 1DP | 3out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidsgrove Secondary School Gloucester Road , ST7 4DL | 3out of 4 | 2,388 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maryhill High School Gloucester Road , Kidsgrove ST7 4DL | - not rated | 2,388 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidsgrove Sixth Form First Avenue , Kidsgrove ST7 1DP | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluebell School Ltd Gloucester Road , Kidsgrove ST7 1EH | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TILT Education The Bungalow, Cardway, Business Park, Linley Lane , Alsager ST7 2UX | - not rated | 1,770 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Groves Preparatory School Gloucester Road , Kidsgrove ST7 1EL | - not rated | 2,067 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Lawton School Cherry Tree Avenue , Church Lawton ST7 3EL | 3out of 4 | 2,098 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUTT LANE BAPTIST CHURCH COFFEE SHOP | Butt Lane Baptist Church Hall, 4 Church Street | 272 yd | |
| COSTA COFFEE DRIVE THRU | Congleton Road | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOBY CARVERY | The Caldwell Tavern, Congleton Road | 556 yd | |
| The Red Bull | Red Bull Hotel, 13 Congleton Road South | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPICE MERCHANT EXPRESS | 140 Congleton Road | 423 yd | |
| THE LUNCH BOX | 120b Congleton Road | 425 yd | |
| CHINA RED | 134 Congleton Road | 425 yd | |
| TASTY JOY | 170 Congleton Road | 439 yd | |
| THE FISHERMANS CATCH | 111 Congleton Road | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OPERATIVE FOOD | Cedar Avenue | 761 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Congleton Road Community Centre BUTT LANE CENTRE BUTT LANE CENTRE CONGLETON ROAD | 538 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 | 543 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.