Is ST7 3BU a safe place to live?

Yes, ST7 3BU is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 12 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in ST7 3BU?

The average property price in ST7 3BU is currently around £265k.

What is the population of ST7 3BU?

The population for the ST7 3BU area is approximately 231 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

WOODSIDE, ST7 3BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODSIDE, ST7 3BU.

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Population

231

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 44,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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4/10

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7/10

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6/10

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9/10

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1/10

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7/10

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7/10

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10/10

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9/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ST7 3BU spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. £265k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ST7 3BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Woodside, 0.5km from Hall Green in Scholar Green. Administratively it sits within Odd Rode ward and the Congleton constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £265k.

Census 2021 statistics for ST7 3BU are sourced from Output Area E00092942 (shared with 13 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 3BU. The average age is 53.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active

FT: 34%

Unemployed: 0%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 235,000

2 sales · Mean £ 235,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

ST7 3BU 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 offences4

Other theft3

Burglary2

school Local Schools

Scholar Green Primary School

Good234 pupils1.0 km

The Reginald Mitchell Primary School

Good194 pupils1.5 km

Kidsgrove Secondary School

Requires Improvement270 pupils1.6 km

Kidsgrove Primary School

Good131 pupils1.6 km

Dove Bank Primary School

Good162 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby

Bleeding Wolf Hotel0.4 km
The Red Bull0.9 km
Travellers Rest0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Kidsgrove1.6 km
Alsager3.1 km
Longport6.9 km

Bus Stops

The Spinney0.1 km
The Spinney0.1 km
Congleton Road North0.1 km
Congleton Road North0.2 km
The Bleeding Wolf0.4 km