ST7 3RP is a sought-after residential area on Farams Road, 0.4km from Thurlwood in Rode Heath. Administratively it sits within Odd Rode ward and the Congleton constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ST7, ST7 3RP offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 80% 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: Average house prices are around £298k, down 11.3% year-on-year. 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 3RP are sourced from Output Area E00092998 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FARAMS ROAD, ST7 3RP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARAMS ROAD, ST7 3RP.
278
50
£ 44,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST7 3RP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. ST7 3RP's low deprivation rank, 80% ownership, and £298k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 11.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST7 3RP. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 275,000
1 sales · Mean £ 275,000
Detached
£ 365,000
1 sales · Mean £ 365,000
Semi-Detached
£ 160,000
3 sales · Mean £ 171,285
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST7 3RP has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Rode Heath Primary School
Church Lawton School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Rode Heath Post Office & Store0.5 km
- Riddled With Cakes0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Horseshoe Inn1.0 km
- Broughton Arms0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Jade Garden0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alsager2.3 km
- Kidsgrove4.5 km
- Sandbach7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Farams Road0.1 km
- Farams Road0.1 km
- Sandbach Road0.2 km
- Sandbach Road0.2 km
- Woodland Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST73RP · Data under Open Government Licence