Is ST7 3EL a safe place to live?

Yes, ST7 3EL is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 8 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in ST7 3EL?

The average property price in ST7 3EL is currently around £233k.

What is the population of ST7 3EL?

The population for the ST7 3EL area is approximately 263 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Cheshire East, North West

CHERRY TREE AVENUE, ST7 3EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHERRY TREE AVENUE, ST7 3EL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

263

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 44,500 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ST7 3EL 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.

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8/10

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6/10

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5/10

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5/10

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3/10

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6/10

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6/10

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10/10

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5/10

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Area Character

Average age 61, 92% owned. ST7 3EL is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 3.6% year-on-year.

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

ST7 3EL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Cherry Tree Avenue, 0.2km from Lawton-gate in Alsager. Administratively it sits within Odd Rode ward and the Congleton constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An established, mature community with an average age of 61 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 92% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £233k, down 3.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ST7 3EL are sourced from Output Area E00092940 (shared with 4 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 3EL. The average age is 61.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%

Asian / British Asian1.1%

Black / African / Caribbean0.4%

Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

32%Active

FT: 22%

Unemployed: 0%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 230,000

11 sales · Mean £ 227,022

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

ST7 3EL has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences8

Burglary1

Criminal damage and arson1

Possession of weapons1

Public order1

school Local Schools

Church Lawton School

Good67 pupils0.0 km

Rode Heath Primary School

Good228 pupils1.2 km

Alsager Highfields Community Primary School

Inadequate230 pupils1.6 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Lawton Arms0.5 km

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Rode Heath Post Office & Store1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Alsager1.6 km
Kidsgrove3.1 km
Longport8.1 km

Bus Stops

Brown Avenue0.1 km
Meadow Way0.1 km
Brown Avenue0.1 km
Meadow Way0.1 km
Church Lawton Primary0.1 km