Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

CLOSE LANE, ST7 2WP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLOSE LANE, ST7 2WP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

308

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 48,800 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ST7 2WP 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.

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8/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. ST7 2WP's low deprivation rank, 95% ownership, and £520k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £520k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

ST7 2WP is a sought-after residential area on Close Lane, 0.5km from Sunnyside in Alsager. Administratively it sits within Alsager ward and the Congleton constituency.

For serious buyers, ST7 2WP is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 95% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £520k. 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 2WP are sourced from Output Area E00092786 (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 2WP. The average age is 51.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 520,000

7 sales · Mean £ 532,142

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

ST7 2WP has low crime rates — 12 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.

Violence and sexual offences24
Other theft5
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Cranberry Academy

Good389 pupils0.8 km
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Alsager School

Good1583 pupils1.0 km
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Pikemere School

Good252 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Spar1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alsager2.4 km
  • Kidsgrove6.1 km
  • Crewe6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Cranberry Lane0.4 km
  • Cranberry Lane0.4 km