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ST7 2HX

Gowy Close

Alsager

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Detailed insights for ST7 2HX

Overview

Postcode ST7 2HX is located in an urban city, within the Alsager area of Cheshire East in the North West region, and forms part of the Alsager West area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Alsager West is £58,601 per year. The median sale price in Alsager is £260,000 (around £283 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £205,000 and £337,500. The nearest station is Alsager, about 1.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

4/10

Alsager West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,477 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Alsager West has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.8%

Approximately 2.8% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 198 ft away from ST7 2HX.

Flood risk

No risk

Alsager West near ST7 2HX 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
240
Population density
6,837.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.32(-27%)
Public order
6.43(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.03(-66%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.21(-64%)
Other theft
3.21(-51%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
218
91.21%
Other White
9
3.77%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.26%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.26%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.84%
Total population: 239

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
34.59%
Level 3 (A level)
47
25.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
15.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
11.89%
No qualifications
14
7.57%
Total 16+ residents: 185

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
44
40.74%
Owns outright
31
28.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
25.93%
Other social rented
3
2.78%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.85%
Total households: 108

Property prices in Alsager

Median price: £260,000
Price per sq ft: £283
Sales (last 12 months): 206
Typical range (middle 50%): £205K – £338K

Based on 206 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £283 per square foot) in Alsager area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £830,000.

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
Detached77£355,000£306
Semi-Detached80£250,000£260
Terraced37£195,000£256
Flats12£112,000£171

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£386,000£97,000£235,000£202,500
2026£340,000£110,000£250,000£190,000
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£254£264
2026£298£167£255£228
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 2HX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST7 2HX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Jun 202612A, Gowy Close, Stoke-On-Trent, ST7 2HXSemi-DetachedLeasehold£220,000
08 Oct 202532, Gowy Close, Stoke-On-Trent, ST7 2HXSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
08 Sept 202524, Gowy Close, Stoke-On-Trent, ST7 2HXSemi-DetachedFreehold£183,000
24 Jul 202510, Weaver Close, Stoke-On-Trent, ST7 2NZTerracedFreehold£208,000
24 Jul 20255, Dane Close, Stoke-On-Trent, ST7 2HZDetachedLeasehold£250,000

Schools

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

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for ST7 2HX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryCranberry AcademyAcademy sponsor led
0.6 miSecondaryAlsager SchoolAcademy converter
0.9 miPrimarySt Gabriel's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ST7 2HX

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheshire East district.

Band A£1,637
Band B£1,909
Band C£2,182
Band D£2,455
Band E£3,000
Band F£3,546
Band G£4,091
Band H£4,910

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 2HX, 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 042BE01018391
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST7 2HX

Is ST7 2HX (Alsager West) safe?

The area around ST7 2HX records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near ST7 2HX?

The median sale price around ST7 2HX in Alsager is £260,000 (about £283 per square foot) based on 206 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST7 2HX?

There are 4 schools close to ST7 2HX, including Cranberry Academy (Good), Alsager School (Good) and St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around ST7 2HX?

ST7 2HX scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,477 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Congleton covering ST7 2HX 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).