Nelson Buildings is in Kidsgrove, Stoke-On-Trent and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST7 4ES is located in the Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe 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 Nelson Buildings, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-trent, ST7 4ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST7 4ER, ST7 4ET, ST7 4EW, ST7 4UR, ST7 4UP, ST7 4EZ, ST7 4HT, ST7 4EX, ST7 4EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST7 4ES is primarily male, with 54.3% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 45.7% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 51.6% | 54.3% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
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 | 31.3% | 36% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.8% | 32.4% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -11.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 4.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 18.2% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| Widowed | 13.6% | 7.3% | -6.3% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.3% | 38.6% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 32.1% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 15.9% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 10.9% | 10.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 6.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 | 34.8% | 25.4% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 13.1% | 3.5% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 13.9% | -5.8% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 13.9% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 24.6% | 12.5% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.8% | 91% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 92.3% | 93.9% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.1% | 1.1% | -3.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 94.2% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 24.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nelson Buildings was 107.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.0% higher than the Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nelson Buildings has the 13th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe and the 85th highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nelson Buildings, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-10-24 | £102,580 |
| 8 Nelson Buildings, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2022-09-23 | £121,212 |
| 15 Nelson Buildings, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2021-04-15 | £112,988 |
| 9 Nelson Buildings, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2021-02-01 | £115,505 |
| 1 Nelson Buildings, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2020-11-20 | £110,017 |
ST7 4ES area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary The Avenue , Kidsgrove ST7 1AE | 3out of 4 | 245 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy Poplar Drive , Kidsgrove ST7 4HT | - not rated | 288 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove Bank Primary School Off Rutland Road , Kidsgrove ST7 4AP | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidsgrove Primary School Gloucester Road , ST7 4DL | 1out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Reginald Mitchell Primary School Congleton Road , Butt Lane ST7 1NA | 3out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's CofE Academy First Avenue , Kidsgrove ST7 1DP | - not rated | 482 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidsgrove Secondary School Gloucester Road , ST7 4DL | 2out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Horizon Academy Turnhurst Road , Tunstall ST6 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 3,463 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy Little Chell Lane , Tunstall ST6 6LZ | 3out of 4 | 3,683 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent Westport Road , ST6 4LD | 3out of 4 | 4,571 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Bateman Middle School Park Lane , Knypersley ST8 7AT | 3out of 4 | 5,294 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell School Ltd Gloucester Road , Kidsgrove ST7 1EH | - not rated | 937 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watermill School Turnhurst Road , Chell ST6 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 3,284 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| NAS Church Lawton School Cherry Tree Avenue , Church Lawton ST7 3EL | 3out of 4 | 3,660 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roaches School Tunstall Road , Knypersley ST8 7AB | - not rated | 5,247 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JOLLY KITCHEN | 14a Market Street | 391 yd | |
| JESSIE'S COFFEE SHOP AND TEA ROOM | 61 Liverpool Road | 478 yd | |
| KIDSGROVE SPORTS CENTRE COMMUNITY GROUP | Kidsgrove Sports Centre, Fourth Avenue | 631 yd | |
| KIDSGROVE SKI CENTRE | Westmoreland Avenue | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PLOUGH INN | 105 Liverpool Road | 143 yd | |
| CROWN AND THISTLE | 143 Liverpool Road | 253 yd | |
| THE VICTORIA TAP ROOM | Kidsgrove Town Hall, Liverpool Road | 291 yd | |
| QUEENS HEAD INN | 28 Market Street | 360 yd | |
| KIDSGROVE LABOUR CLUB | 52 Market Street | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TUNG SHING | 99 Liverpool Road | 143 yd | |
| KASS KEBAB HOUSE | 34 Market Street | 360 yd | |
| TIGERBITE BURGERBITE GELATO FUSION | 4 Market Street | 360 yd | |
| LEONS TRADITIONAL FISH & CHIPS | 8 Market Street | 360 yd | |
| CHUCKS PERI PERI | 38 Market Street | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALDI | Aldi, Liverpool Road | 291 yd | |
| TESCO | Tesco Store, Liverpool Road | 831 yd | |
| LIDL | Hardingswood Road | 938 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kidsgrove Cricket Club KIDSGROVE CRICKET CLUB KIDSGROVE CRICKET CLUB CLOUGH HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 540 yd |
| Kidsgrove Sports Centre (Closed) Fourth Avenue | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 653 yd |
| Clough Hall Park PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Kidsgrove Ski Centre Bathpool Park | ski slopes | 1,000 yd |
| Salop Place - Kidsgrove DORSET PLACE | grass pitches | 1,052 yd |
| Kidsgrove Athletic Football Club HOLLINWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,052 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.