ST7 2BF is a sought-after residential area on William Howell Way, 0.4km from Sunnyside in Alsager. Administratively it sits within Alsager ward and the Congleton constituency.
For serious buyers, ST7 2BF is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £255k, down 9.6% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for ST7 2BF are sourced from Output Area E00184568 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLIAM HOWELL WAY, ST7 2BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLIAM HOWELL WAY, ST7 2BF.
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32
£ 48,800 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST7 2BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ST7 2BF combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£255k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £255k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 9.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST7 2BF. The average age is 31.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 317,500
32 sales · Mean £ 321,933
Terraced
£ 180,750
14 sales · Mean £ 165,641
Semi-Detached
£ 225,000
3 sales · Mean £ 206,684
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST7 2BF has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Pikemere School
Alsager School
Cranberry Academy
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
Alsager Highfields Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Papa's Fast Food1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Wilbraham Arms0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Chinese Garden1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alsager1.9 km
- Kidsgrove5.5 km
- Sandbach7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Pikemere Road0.3 km
- Pikemere Road0.3 km
- Alsager Campus0.3 km
- Bedford Grove0.3 km
- Bedford Grove0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST72BF · Data under Open Government Licence