ST7 2XZ is a sought-after residential area on Rye Close, 0.4km from Sunnyside in Alsager. Administratively it sits within Alsager ward and the Congleton constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ST7, ST7 2XZ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £206k. 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 2XZ are sourced from Output Area E00092792 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RYE CLOSE, ST7 2XZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RYE CLOSE, ST7 2XZ.
241
50
£ 48,800 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST7 2XZ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
ST7 2XZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £206k, 84% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST7 2XZ. The average age is 50.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 164,000
8 sales · Mean £ 170,250
Semi-Detached
£ 231,250
6 sales · Mean £ 227,916
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST7 2XZ has low crime rates — 14 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.
school Local Schools
Cranberry Academy
Alsager School
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
Pikemere School
Alsager Highfields Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Spar0.6 km
- Alsager Food & Wine0.9 km
- Alsager Pet Stores0.8 km
- Hall Farm Shop0.5 km
- Liv's Deli0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Mr Bigz Flavours LTD0.9 km
- The Courtyard Cafe0.5 km
- Bod Alsager0.8 km
- Chinese Garden0.5 km
- Ey Up Duck0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Flames Kebab House0.9 km
- Papa's Fast Food0.5 km
- Alsager Delight0.9 km
- Foodbay0.7 km
- Fresco0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Wilbraham Arms1.0 km
- The Mere Inn0.7 km
- The Plough Inn0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alsager1.6 km
- Kidsgrove5.3 km
- Crewe7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Dunnocksfold Road0.2 km
- Dunnocksfold Road0.2 km
- Arrowsworth Drive0.2 km
- Cranberry Junior & Infant0.2 km
- Church Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST72XZ · Data under Open Government Licence