Area Report
Last updated 25 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Newcastle-under-Lyme: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away and roughly 7 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around ST7 1EL.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
7Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 17 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 19 schools in total
- IMD education decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Kidsgrove Primary School (Good) — 0.2 mi
Is it safe?
13crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 13 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 10.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
5GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 5 GP, 3 dentists, pharmacy 1.0 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: NEWCASTLE NORTH EMIS PCN HUB — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 20 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
11green spaces
- IMD environment decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 15.5 ha total
- largest park 4.7 ha (0.17 mi away)
Nearest: Park (1.9 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
11shops & libraries
- 9 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, The Co-operative Group, Lidl, Aldi…
- nearest 0.4 mi
- library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Tesco Stoke — 0.4 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near ST7 1EL.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in ST7.
Average sold price by property type across the ST7 district, 2021–2026.
About ST7 1EL
ST7 1EL scores 69/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Tesco Stoke 0.4 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, ST7 1EL is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 8,921 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 8/10).
There are 19 schools within the typical catchment area, including 17 rated Good. The nearest school is Kidsgrove Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.2 mi away.
There were 13 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 5 GP surgeries and 3 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is NEWCASTLE NORTH EMIS PCN HUB, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 1.0 mi away.