Alder Close is in Kidsgrove, Stoke-On-Trent and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST7 4TE 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 Alder Close, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-trent, ST7 4TE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST7 4TD, ST7 4LL, ST7 4LW, ST7 4TF, ST7 4LN, ST7 4TG, ST7 4JB, ST7 4TA, ST7 4JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST7 4TE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% of residents 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 | 45.3% | 47.7% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 54.7% | 52.3% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of ST7 4TE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21% | 25% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.4% | 60.5% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 16.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7% | 4.5% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 7.3% | 2.6% | 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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.6%) 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 | 50% | 50.4% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 37.2% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 9.7% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 16.8% | 16.2% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 15.3% | 6.0% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 16.2% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.6% | 19.8% | -0.8% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 25.7% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3.6% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 100% | 100% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 99.2% 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 | 99.6% | 99.2% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.6% | 99.2% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.6% | 37.2% | -4.6% |
| Christian | 57% | 46.2% | 10.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alder Close was 43.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.6% lower than the Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Alder Close has the 30th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe and the 166th lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Alder Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £179,950 | 2024-07-19 | £190,587 |
| 4 Alder Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £251,000 | 2023-06-30 | £270,268 |
| 3 Alder Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2019-03-01 | £195,709 |
| 4 Alder Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2016-08-05 | £243,450 |
| 4 Alder Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2012-07-30 | £268,278 |
ST7 4TE 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Nursery School Wellington Road , Kidsgrove ST7 4BH | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banbury Nursery School St Saviour's Street , Butt Lane Talke ST7 1LR | - not rated | 1,802 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerbank Nursery School Summerbank Road , Tunstall ST6 5EY | - not rated | 2,319 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnwood Nursery School Chell Heath Road , Chell Heath ST6 6PB | - not rated | 4,239 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanfield Nursery School Dolly's Lane , Burslem ST6 7AW | - not rated | 4,387 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas' CofE (A) Primary School Poplar Drive , Kidsgrove ST7 4HT | - not rated | 522 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy Poplar Drive , Kidsgrove ST7 4HT | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kinnersley Memorial CofE Junior School Liverpool Road , Kidsgrove ST7 4EW | - not rated | 739 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary The Avenue , Kidsgrove ST7 1AE | - not rated | 914 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary Gloucester Road , ST7 1EL | 3out of 4 | 914 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 982 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clough Hall Technology School First Avenue , Kidsgrove ST7 1DP | - not rated | 982 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's CofE Academy First Avenue , Kidsgrove ST7 1DP | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidsgrove Secondary School Gloucester Road , ST7 4DL | 3out of 4 | 1,807 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maryhill High School Gloucester Road , Kidsgrove ST7 4DL | - not rated | 1,807 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 | 982 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluebell School Ltd Gloucester Road , Kidsgrove ST7 1EH | - not rated | 1,603 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Groves Preparatory School Gloucester Road , Kidsgrove ST7 1EL | - not rated | 1,694 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watermill School Turnhurst Road , Chell ST6 6JZ | - not rated | 2,837 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watermill School Turnhurst Road , Chell ST6 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,837 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIDSGROVE SKI CENTRE | Westmoreland Avenue | 680 yd | |
| KIDSGROVE SPORTS CENTRE COMMUNITY GROUP | Kidsgrove Sports Centre, Fourth Avenue | 912 yd | |
| THE JOLLY KITCHEN | 14a Market Street | 998 yd | |
| JESSIE'S COFFEE SHOP AND TEA ROOM | 61 Liverpool Road | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE RIFLEMAN | 41 Nelson Bank | 456 yd | |
| CROWN AND THISTLE | 143 Liverpool Road | 658 yd | |
| THE PLOUGH INN | 105 Liverpool Road | 741 yd | |
| KIDSGROVE CRICKET CLUB | Kidsgrove Cricket Club, Clough Hall Road | 794 yd | |
| The Cushion Inn | 230 Broadfield Road | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TUNG SHING | 99 Liverpool Road | 741 yd | |
| HAMILTONS BAKESHOP | 13 The Avenue | 912 yd | |
| KASS KEBAB HOUSE | 34 Market Street | 968 yd | |
| TIGERBITE BURGERBITE GELATO FUSION | 4 Market Street | 968 yd | |
| LEONS TRADITIONAL FISH & CHIPS | 8 Market Street | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALDI | Aldi, Liverpool Road | 898 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kidsgrove Cricket Club KIDSGROVE CRICKET CLUB KIDSGROVE CRICKET CLUB CLOUGH HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 482 yd |
| Kidsgrove Ski Centre Bathpool Park | ski slopes | 680 yd |
| Latebrook Recreation Heathside Lane | grass pitches | 852 yd |
| Clough Hall Park PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Kidsgrove Sports Centre (Closed) Fourth Avenue | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 990 yd |
| Goldenhill Primary Academy BROADFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 991 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.