Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

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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Population

411

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 48,800 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British94.9%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences17
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft5
Public order3
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Pikemere School

Good252 pupils0.4 km
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Alsager School

Good1583 pupils0.5 km
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Cranberry Academy

Good389 pupils0.8 km
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St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.3 km
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Alsager Highfields Community Primary School

Inadequate230 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Papa's Fast Food1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Wilbraham Arms0.8 km
restaurant

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