Meadowside Avenue is in Audley, Stoke-On-Trent and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST7 8EH is located in the Audley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle-under-Lyme. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meadowside Avenue, Audley, Stoke-on-trent, ST7 8EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST7 8EG, ST7 8EL, ST7 8EQ, ST7 8EP, ST7 8EF, ST7 8EJ, ST7 8ED, ST7 8JD, ST7 8EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST7 8EH 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 | 52.8% | 50.9% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.1% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 31.4% | 37.9% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 38.4% | -11.4% | 44.2% | -5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 9.9% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 8.2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 45.8% | 44% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 33.8% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 15% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
In the area around ST7 8EH this area, 28.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.8% | 28.6% | -12.2% | 18.2% | 10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 11.5% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 16.2% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 9% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 15% | 8.3% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 9% | 17.5% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -16.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.3% | 98.6% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
In this area, 98% 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 | 99.3% | 98% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 98% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 25.3% | 13.5% | 11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadowside Avenue was 65.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.2% higher than the Audley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meadowside Avenue has the 10th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Audley and the 172nd highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A Meadowside Avenue, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2023-09-29 | £85,965 |
| 5 Meadowside Avenue, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-08-18 | £187,990 |
| 4 Meadowside Avenue, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2020-10-30 | £167,051 |
| 2A Meadowside Avenue, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building | £32,000 | 2019-04-24 | £40,207 |
| 20 Meadowside Avenue, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2018-12-10 | £171,834 |
ST7 8EH 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravensmead Primary School Chapel Street , Bignall End ST7 8QD | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Lane Primary School Wood Lane , Bignall End ST7 8PH | 3out of 4 | 1,944 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alsagers Bank Primary Academy The Drive , Alsagers Bank ST7 8BB | - not rated | 2,517 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School The Gateway , Redstreet Village ST5 7AB | 3out of 4 | 3,791 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crackley Bank Primary School Blackthorn Place , ST5 7BE | 3out of 4 | 4,123 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Thomas Boughey Academy Station Road , Halmer End ST7 8AP | 2out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community Sports College Castle Street , Chesterton ST5 7LP | 3out of 4 | 4,298 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Education - Audley 2 Castle Hill , Nantwich Road ST7 8DH | - not rated | 617 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MY GELATO | 56 Church Street | 356 yd | |
| SNOWJO'S NAUGHTY BUT NICE | 42 Church Street | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BUTCHERS ARMS | The Butchers Arms, 18 Church Street | 489 yd | |
| THE BOUGHEY ARMS | Boughey Arms, Nantwich Road | 494 yd | |
| SWAN INN | 58 Chapel Street | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDLEY FISH BAR | 82 Church Street | 287 yd | |
| NEW RUBY | New Ruby Chinese Takeaway, 59 Church Street | 287 yd | |
| ORIENTAL CHEF | 120 Church Street | 287 yd | |
| AUDLEY FAST FOOD | 58 Church Street | 348 yd | |
| ALESSI | 50-54 Church Street | 363 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO STORES LTD | 57 Church Street | 287 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Audley Cricket Club KENTHILLS GROUND KENTHILLS GROUND NANTWICH ROAD | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Audley & District Fc AUDLEY AND DISTRICT FOOTBALL CLUB AUDLEY AND DISTRICT FOOTBALL CLUB OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 955 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 58.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 58.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10.63 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.