Area Report
Last updated 31 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Newcastle-under-Lyme: a school rated Good 0.1 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 1LT.
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?
4Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 14 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 16 schools in total
- IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: The Reginald Mitchell Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
14crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 14 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 9.1)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
2GP & 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.
- 2 GP, 1 dentist, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: NEWCASTLE NORTH EMIS PCN HUB — 1.1 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 18 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?
6green spaces
- IMD environment decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 3.4 ha total
- largest park 1.7 ha (0.49 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (500 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
12shops & libraries
- 10 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Lidl, Tesco, Aldi…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.8 mi
Nearest: Co-op Cedar Avenue — 0.1 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near ST7 1LT.
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 1LT
ST7 1LT scores 72/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and schools — with Co-op Cedar Avenue within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, ST7 1LT is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 13,643 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 10/10).
There are 16 schools within the typical catchment area, including 14 rated Good. The nearest school is The Reginald Mitchell Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
There were 14 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 2 GP surgeries and 1 dental practice in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is NEWCASTLE NORTH EMIS PCN HUB, 1.1 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
