Ryehills Audley, Newcastle-under-Lyme
40 addresses across 2 postcodes (ST7), about 420 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 27001055.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 13, E: 1, F: 1).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Newcastle-under-Lyme costs £2,334 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Alsager, about 4.9 km (3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Apedale Community, is about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 129 to 147 m above sea level.
- Noise: 25 of its 40 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Audley Health Centre, about 540 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 580 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 13 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 64 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (6); House, mid-terrace (6); House, semi-detached (3). Built: 1900-1929 (9); before 1900 (4); Pre-1900 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (8); owner-occupied (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Newcastle-under-Lyme in 2026-27: Band D £2,334 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,556 | £1,816 | £2,075 | £2,334 | £2,853 | £3,372 | £3,890 | £4,669 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (62% of about 1,830 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: yes, Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 5 October 2026 to 6 October 2026: BT, Utility asset works, no carriageway incursion, on the verge (minor works, permit applied for)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST7 8JA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
| ST7 8EN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 41 addresses are between 129 m and 147 m above sea level (137 m on average); the ground rises about 18 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST7 8EN | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| ST7 8JA | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Alsager 115,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Kidsgrove 288,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Longport 79,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Grassy Green Lane Audley | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Newcastle Town Centre | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | PoGo Charge | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 33.4 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Audley Health Centre | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Audley Dental Surgery | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Airs -Bradwell Hospital | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | Madeley Police Station, Madeley | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Waterhays, Waterhayes Village Chesterton | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Apedale Community 171 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,770 m² | 340 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 330 m |
| Allotments | Audley Allotments 1.3 ha | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St James, a listed building (Grade II*), 610 m (0.4 miles) north. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St James | Listed building, Grade II* | 610 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Castle Hill motte | Scheduled monument | 760 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Boon Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Burgess's Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Miry Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Bates Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Mill Dale | Valley | 3 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Stockings Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 40 |
25 of the street's 40 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Newcastle-under-Lyme: see them on the Newcastle-under-Lyme page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravensmead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sir Thomas Boughey Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Wood Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Alsagers Bank Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEAR TREE NURSERY ST7 8JA | School/college/university | 80 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| ST MICHAELS ORTHODOX CHURCH ST7 8EN | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| ORIENTAL CHEF ST7 8EE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2025 |
| TESCO STORES LTD ST7 8EE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 360 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2024 |
| NEW RUBY ST7 8EE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2025 |
| AUDLEY FISH BAR ST7 8EE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2025 |
| NEW ROYAL BALTI ST7 8DA | Other catering premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Feb 2026 |
| AUDLEY FAST FOOD ST7 8DA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2024 |
| AUDLEY NEWS, BOOZE, CONVENIENCE ST7 8DA | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 7 Oct 2024 |
| MY GELATO ST7 8DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2025 |
| AUDLEY THEATRE ST7 8DB | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| ALESSI ST7 8DA | Other catering premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Maddock Street (3); On or near George Street (3); On or near Mellard Street (2); On or near Hougher Wall Road (2); On or near Ryehills (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 44% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Grassygreen Lane · George Street · Mellard Street · Cappelle Rise · Maddock Street · Ryehills · King Street · Booth Street · Durber Close · Dean View · Church Street · The Pastures
All the streets in ST7 and across Newcastle-under-Lyme.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.