Phoenix Close is in Kidsgrove, Stoke-On-Trent and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST7 4YU is located in the Newchapel & Mow Cop electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stoke-on-Trent North. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Phoenix Close, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-trent, ST7 4YU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST7 4AF, ST7 4XH, ST7 4XJ, ST7 4EN, ST7 4XQ, ST7 4DT, ST7 4AJ, ST7 4DS, ST7 4AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST7 4YU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 48.6% | 48.7% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 51.4% | 51.3% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 4YU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% 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 | 36.1% | 31.9% | -4.2% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 54.5% | 3.7% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 10.2% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 56.8% | 49.8% | -7.0% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 37.4% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 8.3% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 13% | 15% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 6% | -10.0% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 20.1% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.9% | 23.1% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 28.2% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.6% | 98.1% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
In this area, 98.1% 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% | 98.1% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 98.1% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 76.7% | 12.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 61.1% | 46.2% | 14.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Phoenix Close was 53.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.8% lower than the Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Phoenix Close has the 37th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe and the 199th lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Phoenix Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-07-26 | £145,044 |
| 11 Phoenix Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2015-12-22 | £187,669 |
| 1 Phoenix Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2011-08-05 | £197,970 |
| 1 Phoenix Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2007-08-10 | £172,563 |
| 11 Phoenix Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £55,500 | 2007-02-09 | £88,610 |
ST7 4YU 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 | 123 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidsgrove Primary School Gloucester Road , ST7 4DL | 1out of 4 | 646 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove Bank Primary School Off Rutland Road , Kidsgrove ST7 4AP | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy Poplar Drive , Kidsgrove ST7 4HT | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary The Avenue , Kidsgrove ST7 1AE | 3out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thursfield Primary School Chapel Lane , Harriseahead ST7 4JL | 1out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidsgrove Secondary School Gloucester Road , ST7 4DL | 2out of 4 | 646 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's CofE Academy First Avenue , Kidsgrove ST7 1DP | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Horizon Academy Turnhurst Road , Tunstall ST6 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 3,128 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy Little Chell Lane , Tunstall ST6 6LZ | 3out of 4 | 3,520 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddulph High School Conway Road , Knypersley ST8 7AR | 3out of 4 | 4,453 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,036 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 | 1,409 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watermill School Turnhurst Road , Chell ST6 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,998 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roaches School Tunstall Road , Knypersley ST8 7AB | - not rated | 3,985 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 | 4,135 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBIN HOOD | Robin Hood, High Street | 773 yd | |
| CROWN AND THISTLE | 143 Liverpool Road | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birchenwood Pavilion MOUNT ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 200 yd |
| The Kidsgrove Secondary School GLOUCESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 754 yd |
| Salop Place - Kidsgrove DORSET PLACE | grass pitches | 806 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 | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.