ST7 3QW is a well-regarded residential area located 0.9km from Townsend in Cheshire East. Administratively it sits within Odd Rode ward and the Congleton constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
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 3QW are sourced from Output Area E00092995 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST7 3QW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST7 3QW.
171
46
£ 44,500 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ST7 3QW spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST7 3QW. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
school Local Schools
Church Lawton School
Rode Heath Primary School
Scholar Green Primary School
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alsager2.9 km
- Kidsgrove3.4 km
- Congleton7.2 km
Bus Stops
- All Saints Church0.4 km
- All Saints Church0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ST73QW · Data under Open Government Licence