ST7 3LY is a sought-after residential area on Oak Drive, 0.4km from Scholar Green in Scholar Green. Administratively it sits within Odd Rode ward and the Congleton constituency.
For serious buyers, ST7 3LY is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 83% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £475k. 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 3LY are sourced from Output Area E00092997 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAK DRIVE, ST7 3LY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK DRIVE, ST7 3LY.
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£ 44,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST7 3LY 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ST7 3LY combines high owner-occupation (83%), strong property values (£475k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 3LY. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 424,975
12 sales · Mean £ 423,695
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST7 3LY has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Scholar Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Travellers Rest0.5 km
- The Rising Sun0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kidsgrove2.5 km
- Alsager3.4 km
- Congleton6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Oak Drive0.1 km
- Oak Drive0.1 km
- Portland Drive0.1 km
- Portland Drive0.2 km
- Station Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST73LY · Data under Open Government Licence