Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

WOODSIDE AVENUE, ST7 2DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODSIDE AVENUE, ST7 2DL.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

35

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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: ST7 2DL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 46% of tenure in ST7 2DL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 7.4% year-on-year.

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

ST7 2DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woodside Avenue, 0.3km from Cresswellshawe in Alsager. Administratively it sits within Alsager ward and the Congleton constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, ST7 2DL is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 7.4% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for ST7 2DL are sourced from Output Area E00092780 (shared with 6 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 2DL. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 115,000

5 sales · Mean £ 115,000

Terraced

£ 110,000

9 sales · Mean £ 111,216

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

ST7 2DL has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences83
Public order13
Criminal damage and arson8
Anti-social behaviour7
Other crime6

school Local Schools

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Alsager Highfields Community Primary School

Inadequate230 pupils0.5 km
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St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.1 km
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Church Lawton School

Good67 pupils1.1 km
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Excalibur Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils1.1 km
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Alsager School

Good1583 pupils1.4 km
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Pikemere School

Good252 pupils1.4 km
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Rode Heath Primary School

Good228 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Lawton Arms0.7 km
  • The Railway1.0 km
  • Fifty Five Degrees0.7 km
  • Horseshoe Inn0.9 km
  • The Bank Corner0.6 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Bamboo House0.9 km
  • Flames Kebab House1.0 km
  • Aishah Balti Takeaway0.7 km
  • Alsager Delight1.0 km
  • Fresco1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Alsager Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Alsager Pet Stores1.0 km
  • Chatwins0.5 km
  • Shady Grove Stores (Alsager) Ltd0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Mr Bigz Flavours LTD1.0 km
  • Bar 60.8 km
  • Bod Alsager1.0 km
  • Costa0.7 km
  • Latif's0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda Stores0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alsager0.8 km
  • Kidsgrove3.9 km
  • Sandbach8.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Elm Grove0.1 km
  • Vale Gardens0.3 km
  • Vale Gardens0.3 km
  • St Gabriels Church0.4 km
  • Shady Grove0.4 km