Rydal Way is in Alsager, Stoke-On-Trent and in Congleton district. ST7 2EH is located in the Alsager electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Congleton. This postcode has been in use since 1983-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rydal Way, Alsager, Stoke-on-trent, ST7 2EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST7 2SD, ST7 2AU, ST7 2SA, ST7 2AX, ST7 2EN, ST7 2SB, ST7 2SF, ST7 2SQ, ST7 2SU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST7 2EH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 49.3% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 46.2% | 50.7% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of ST7 2EH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17% | 16.9% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -21.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.1% | 69.4% | 3.3% | 44.2% | 25.2% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 4.1% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 8.7% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.8% | 50.7% | -6.1% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 30.9% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 15.1% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around ST7 2EH this area, 9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 54.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.7% | 9% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 7% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 10.7% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 11.1% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.9% | 54.9% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 21.1% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.9% | 97.5% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 97.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.4% | 97.1% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 96.8% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 76.7% | 14.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.1% | 37.2% | -9.1% |
| Christian | 67.3% | 46.2% | 21.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rydal Way was 7.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.4% lower than the Alsager average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rydal Way has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Alsager and the 64th lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Rydal Way, Stoke-On-Trent, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £472,000 | 2025-08-08 | £477,629 |
| 19 Rydal Way, Stoke-On-Trent, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-08-31 | £506,997 |
| 2A Rydal Way, Stoke-On-Trent, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2020-08-03 | £706,880 |
| 7 Rydal Way, Stoke-On-Trent, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2020-07-21 | £511,416 |
| 12 Rydal Way, Stoke-On-Trent, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2020-01-17 | £228,350 |
ST7 2EH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
ST7 2EH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in ST7 2EH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikemere School Pikemere Road , ST7 2SW | 3out of 4 | 383 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alsager Highfields Community Primary School Fairview Avenue , Alsager ST7 2NW | - not rated | 969 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Well Lane , Alsager ST7 2PG | 4out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranberry Academy Cranberry Lane , Alsager ST7 2LE | 3out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rode Heath Primary School Heath Avenue , Rode Heath ST7 3RY | 3out of 4 | 2,180 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alsager School Hassall Road , Alsager ST7 2HR | 4out of 4 | 646 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's CofE Academy First Avenue , Kidsgrove ST7 1DP | - not rated | 5,443 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAS Church Lawton School Cherry Tree Avenue , Church Lawton ST7 3EL | 3out of 4 | 2,532 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluebell School Ltd Gloucester Road , Kidsgrove ST7 1EH | - not rated | 5,216 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alsager Equestrian Centre | Whitegates, Betchton Lane | 693 yd | |
| Senate | Senate House, 81 Crewe Road | 917 yd | |
| Ey Up Duck | 78-80 Crewe Road | 948 yd | |
| Indian Heaven | 74-76 Crewe Road | 948 yd | |
| Bod Alsager | 44 Crewe Road | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbraham Arms | Wilbraham Arms, Sandbach Road North | 167 yd | |
| Horseshoe Inn | Horseshoe Inn, Sandbach Road | 731 yd | |
| The Mere Inn | 58 Crewe Road | 948 yd | |
| Hip Hops Bar & Store | 6 Crewe Road | 1,026 yd | |
| Fifty Five Degrees | 2-4 Crewe Road | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kam Fai Takeaway | 67 Crewe Road | 918 yd | |
| Lakeside Fish Bar | 51 Crewe Road | 929 yd | |
| Foodbay | 82-84 Crewe Road | 948 yd | |
| Barry's Pantry | 66a Crewe Road | 948 yd | |
| Flames Kebab House | 56 Crewe Road | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores | 19-23 Lawton Road | 1,065 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pikemere School Pikemere Road | grass pitches | 491 yd |
| Alsager Leisure Centre HASSALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 578 yd |
| Alsager Cricket Club WILBRAHAMS WAY | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Alsager Lawn Tennis Club ALSAGER LAWN TENNIS CLUB ALSAGER LAWN TENNIS CLUB GREEN DRIVE | tennis courts | 749 yd |
| Alsager Outdoor Pitches (Closed) Hassall Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 777 yd |
| Wood Park BELGRAVE AVENUE | grass pitches | 795 yd |
| Wood Park HEATH VIEW | grass pitches | 927 yd |
| Intone Fitness Centre SANDBACH ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 1,079 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 24.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.93 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.93 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.