ST7 2EL is a sought-after residential area on Derwent Close, 0.3km from Sunnyside in Alsager. Administratively it sits within Alsager ward and the Congleton constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ST7, ST7 2EL offers 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. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 91% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k, down 9.4% 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 2EL are sourced from Output Area E00092790 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DERWENT CLOSE, ST7 2EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DERWENT CLOSE, ST7 2EL.
315
43
£ 48,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST7 2EL 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
ST7 2EL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £260k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 9.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST7 2EL. The average age is 43.1. 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
£ 270,000
17 sales · Mean £ 266,447
Terraced
£ 107,250
2 sales · Mean £ 107,250
Semi-Detached
£ 230,750
2 sales · Mean £ 230,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST7 2EL has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cranberry Academy
Alsager School
Pikemere School
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Spar0.6 km
- Hall Farm Shop0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Courtyard Cafe0.8 km
- Chinese Garden1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Papa's Fast Food1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Plough Inn0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alsager2.0 km
- Kidsgrove5.7 km
- Crewe7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Wood Drive0.1 km
- Wood Drive0.1 km
- Derwent Close0.1 km
- Derwent Close0.1 km
- Cranberry Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST72EL · Data under Open Government Licence