Nursery Gardens is in Audley, Stoke-On-Trent and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST7 8JS is located in the Audley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle-under-Lyme. This postcode has been in use since 2017-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nursery Gardens, Audley, Stoke-on-trent, ST7 8JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST7 8JG, ST7 8DH, ST7 8DJ, ST7 8HL, ST7 8HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST7 8JS has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 52.6% | 49% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 47.4% | 51% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 8JS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% 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 | 30.4% | 31.3% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.5% | 52.7% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 8.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 9.2% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 5% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 47.4% | 46% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 38.8% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 11.3% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 8JS this area, 8.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.5% | 8.6% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 7.9% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 13.2% | -7.8% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 8.6% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 19.2% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.8% | 41.4% | 2.6% | 33.8% | 7.6% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.8% | 98.1% | 3.3% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
In this area, 98.4% 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 | 98.8% | 98.4% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 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 | 98.8% | 98.4% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 56% | 46.2% | 9.8% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nursery Gardens was 12.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.3% lower than the Audley average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Nursery Gardens has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Audley and the 30th lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Nursery Gardens, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-08-01 | £316,701 |
| 2 Nursery Gardens, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2020-11-13 | £376,560 |
| 1 Nursery Gardens, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £264,950 | 2020-01-31 | £342,562 |
| 4 Nursery Gardens, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2019-02-01 | £344,870 |
| 3 Nursery Gardens, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2017-10-13 | £346,952 |
ST7 8JS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravensmead Primary School Chapel Street , Bignall End ST7 8QD | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Lane Primary School Wood Lane , Bignall End ST7 8PH | 3out of 4 | 2,175 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alsagers Bank Primary Academy The Drive , Alsagers Bank ST7 8BB | - not rated | 3,068 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School The Gateway , Redstreet Village ST5 7AB | 3out of 4 | 3,702 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhead Primary School Kingsley Road , Talke Pits ST7 1RA | 3out of 4 | 3,924 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,151 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community Sports College Castle Street , Chesterton ST5 7LP | 3out of 4 | 4,499 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alsager School Hassall Road , Alsager ST7 2HR | 4out of 4 | 5,103 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 | 384 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNOWJO'S NAUGHTY BUT NICE | 42 Church Street | 468 yd | |
| MY GELATO | 56 Church Street | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BOUGHEY ARMS | Boughey Arms, Nantwich Road | 252 yd | |
| THE BUTCHERS ARMS | The Butchers Arms, 18 Church Street | 342 yd | |
| SWAN INN | 58 Chapel Street | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALESSI | 50-54 Church Street | 486 yd | |
| AUDLEY FAST FOOD | 58 Church Street | 504 yd | |
| AUDLEY FISH BAR | 82 Church Street | 614 yd | |
| NEW RUBY | New Ruby Chinese Takeaway, 59 Church Street | 614 yd | |
| ORIENTAL CHEF | 120 Church Street | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO STORES LTD | 57 Church Street | 614 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Audley Cricket Club KENTHILLS GROUND KENTHILLS GROUND NANTWICH ROAD | grass pitches | 538 yd |
| Audley & District Fc AUDLEY AND DISTRICT FOOTBALL CLUB AUDLEY AND DISTRICT FOOTBALL CLUB OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 673 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 | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| 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.