Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

LESTER CLOSE, ST7 2BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LESTER CLOSE, ST7 2BU.

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Population

263

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 41,700 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ST7 2BU combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£318k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £318k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ST7 2BU is a sought-after residential area on Lester Close, 0.2km from Cresswellshawe in Alsager. Administratively it sits within Alsager ward and the Congleton constituency.

For serious buyers, ST7 2BU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £318k. 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 2BU are sourced from Output Area E00092763 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST7 2BU. The average age is 54.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 318,000

1 sales · Mean £ 318,000

Detached

£ 170,000

2 sales · Mean £ 170,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

ST7 2BU has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences54
Shoplifting23
Public order20
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Alsager Highfields Community Primary School

Inadequate230 pupils0.2 km
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St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.8 km
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Alsager School

Good1583 pupils0.9 km
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Pikemere School

Good252 pupils1.0 km
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Excalibur Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils1.3 km
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Cranberry Academy

Good389 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Bamboo House1.0 km
  • Flames Kebab House0.6 km
  • Papa's Fast Food0.8 km
  • Aishah Balti Takeaway0.5 km
  • Alsager Delight0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Alsager Food & Wine0.6 km
  • Alsager Pet Stores0.6 km
  • Chatwins0.4 km
  • Shady Grove Stores (Alsager) Ltd0.3 km
  • Liv's Deli0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Mr Bigz Flavours LTD0.6 km
  • Bar 60.5 km
  • Bod Alsager0.6 km
  • Chinese Garden0.8 km
  • Costa0.6 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda Stores0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Fifty Five Degrees0.5 km
  • Horseshoe Inn0.8 km
  • The Bank Corner0.5 km
  • Wilbraham Arms0.5 km
  • The Mere Inn0.7 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alsager0.9 km
  • Kidsgrove4.3 km
  • Sandbach8.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Eaton Road0.1 km
  • Eaton Road0.1 km
  • Curzon Avenue0.2 km
  • Curzon Avenue0.2 km
  • Berkeley Avenue0.3 km