Postcode insights

ST7 2EL

Derwent Close

Alsager

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Detailed insights for ST7 2EL

Overview

Postcode ST7 2EL is located in an urban city, within the Alsager ward of Cheshire East in the North West region, and forms part of the Alsager West area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 14.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 87% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Alsager West is £58,601 per year. The nearest station is Alsager, about 1.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
14
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

1/10

Alsager West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,002 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 3% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Alsager West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 14.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Alsager West is £58,601 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from ST7 2EL.

Flood risk

No risk

Alsager West near ST7 2EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Alsager located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
317
Population density
4,546.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
6.01(-84%)
Other theft
3.28(-50%)
Public order
1.64(-84%)
Burglary
1.64(-70%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.09(-88%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
306
96.23%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.26%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.94%
Other White
3
0.94%
Other Asian
1
0.31%
Total population: 318

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
133
51.95%
Level 3 (A level)
50
19.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
12.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
5.86%
No qualifications
11
4.3%
Total 16+ residents: 256

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
68
54.84%
Owns with a mortgage
45
36.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.45%
Other social rented
2
1.61%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.81%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Alsager

Median price£260,000
Price per sq ft£284
Sales (last 12 months)179
Typical range (middle 50%)£205K – £340K

Based on 179 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £284 per square foot) in Alsager area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Alsager over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached70£371,000£307
Semi-Detached69£250,000£264
Terraced30£203,750£283
Flats10£129,500£192

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Alsager

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alsager.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£265,000£71,000£159,975£135,500
2017£279,000£115,000£160,000£150,000
2018£300,000£95,000£169,995£131,250
2019£286,498£189,999£176,000£149,995
2020£289,995£150,000£185,000£161,500
2021£313,500£226,000£205,000£165,995
2022£350,000£81,500£225,000£187,500
2023£361,450£144,950£230,000£183,625
2024£360,000£78,500£241,000£182,500
2025£390,000£97,000£236,250£201,250
2026£340,000£145,000£250,000£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alsager.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Alsager.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208£129£190£209
2017£235£146£182£169
2018£234£192£199£162
2019£233£233£195£192
2020£234£214£218£209
2021£250£247£240£250
2022£276£181£253£275
2023£286£219£230£263
2024£286£188£248£204
2025£301£185£255£270
2026£296£207£274£301
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Alsager.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Alsager in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST7 2EL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST7 2EL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 May 2025103, Derwent Close, Stoke-On-Trent, ST7 2ELFlatsLeasehold£120,000
25 Mar 20261, Lindsay Way, Stoke-On-Trent, ST7 2USDetachedFreehold£367,000
12 Dec 20255, Wood Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, ST7 2LHDetachedFreehold£280,000
21 Jul 20256, Derwent Close, Stoke-On-Trent, ST7 2UTDetachedFreehold£307,000
12 Dec 20255, Wheelock Close, Stoke-On-Trent, ST7 2NYTerracedLeasehold£160,000

Schools

In the ST7 2EL postcode area, located within Alsager West, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST7 2EL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCranberry AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miSecondaryAlsager SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryPikemere SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST7 2EL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST7 2EL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSparCrewe Road, Cheshire East, ST7 2JJWalking directions to Spar

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheshire East district (2025-26).

Band A£1,555
Band B£1,814
Band C£2,073
Band D£2,333
Band E£2,851
Band F£3,369
Band G£3,888
Band H£4,665

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for ST7 2EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Brian Thomas Drake

Alsager - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Reg Kain

Alsager - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Rod Fletcher

Alsager - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Sarah Russell

Congleton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCheshire EastE06000049
Parliamentary ConstituencyCongletonE14001178
WardAlsagerE05008611
ParishAlsagerE04013175
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Alsager WestE02003824
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire East 042CE01018392
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST7 2EL

Is ST7 2EL (Alsager West) safe?

The area around ST7 2EL records about 14 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near ST7 2EL?

The median sale price around ST7 2EL in Alsager West is £260,000 (about £284 per square foot) based on 179 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST7 2EL?

There are 4 schools close to ST7 2EL, including Cranberry Academy (Good), Alsager School (Good) and Pikemere School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST7 2EL?

ST7 2EL scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 32,002 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST7 2EL (Alsager West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Congleton covering ST7 2EL is Sarah Russell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Brian Thomas Drake (Labour Party), Reg Kain (Liberal Democrats) and Rod Fletcher (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.