ST7 3DX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Lawton Heath Road, 0.5km from Lawton-Gate in Alsager. Administratively it sits within Brereton Rural ward and the Congleton constituency.
For families considering a move, ST7 3DX represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 61 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 95% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for ST7 3DX are sourced from Output Area E00092938 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAWTON HEATH ROAD, ST7 3DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAWTON HEATH ROAD, ST7 3DX.
292
61
£ 44,500 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
ST7 3DX is a settled retirement community — average age 61, 95% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST7 3DX. The average age is 60.9. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST7 3DX has low crime rates — 8 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
Church Lawton School
Rode Heath Primary School
Alsager Highfields Community Primary School
Excalibur Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Lawton Arms0.3 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Rode Heath Post Office & Store0.9 km
- Shady Grove Stores (Alsager) Ltd1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alsager1.3 km
- Kidsgrove3.4 km
- Longport8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Greengate Road0.1 km
- Greengate Road0.1 km
- Lawton Heath Road0.1 km
- Woodgate Avenue0.3 km
- Woodgate Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST73DX · Data under Open Government Licence