Parish Close is in Alsager, Stoke-On-Trent and in Congleton district. ST7 2YN is located in the Alsager electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Congleton. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Parish Close, Alsager, Stoke-on-trent, ST7 2YN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST7 2YL, ST7 2YW, ST7 2TJ, ST7 2XZ, ST7 2JQ, ST7 2HQ, ST7 2HH, ST7 2YJ, ST7 2XY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST7 2YN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.6% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.4% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 2YN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.2% 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 | 23.4% | 18.3% | -5.1% | 37.9% | -19.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.8% | 67.2% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 23.0% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 6% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 7.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.8% | 55.1% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 35.8% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 5.6% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
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 44.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 12.7% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 6% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 11.6% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6.7% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 15.3% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.1% | 44.4% | 3.3% | 33.8% | 10.6% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.8% | 98.1% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
In this area, 99.1% 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 | 98.7% | 99.1% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 99.1% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 76.7% | 16.2% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.1% | 37.2% | -12.1% |
| Christian | 70% | 46.2% | 23.8% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parish Close was 9.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.0% lower than the Alsager average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Parish Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Alsager and the 99th lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Parish Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2022-08-12 | £385,318 |
| 8 Parish Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £276,500 | 2018-01-31 | £397,626 |
| 8 Parish Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Cheshire Detached, an established residential building | £214,950 | 2004-02-06 | £480,912 |
| 5 Parish Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Cheshire Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 1999-08-17 | £405,515 |
ST7 2YN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 2YN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberry Academy Cranberry Lane , Alsager ST7 2LE | 3out of 4 | 362 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikemere School Pikemere Road , ST7 2SW | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Well Lane , Alsager ST7 2PG | 4out of 4 | 996 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alsager Highfields Community Primary School Fairview Avenue , Alsager ST7 2NW | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Excalibur Primary School Ivy Lane , Alsager ST7 2RQ | 4out of 4 | 2,263 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 367 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 | 3,238 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peak Education - Audley 2 Castle Hill , Nantwich Road ST7 8DH | - not rated | 5,232 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Garden | 94-96 Crewe Road | 539 yd | |
| The Courtyard Cafe | Alsager Hall Farm, Crewe Road | 687 yd | |
| Ey Up Duck | 78-80 Crewe Road | 766 yd | |
| Indian Heaven | 74-76 Crewe Road | 766 yd | |
| Senate | Senate House, 81 Crewe Road | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mere Inn | 58 Crewe Road | 766 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | Plough Inn, Crewe Road | 775 yd | |
| Wilbraham Arms | Wilbraham Arms, Sandbach Road North | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa's Fast Food | 86a Crewe Road | 539 yd | |
| Foodbay | 82-84 Crewe Road | 766 yd | |
| Barry's Pantry | 66a Crewe Road | 766 yd | |
| Kam Fai Takeaway | 67 Crewe Road | 778 yd | |
| Flames Kebab House | 56 Crewe Road | 895 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alsager Outdoor Pitches (Closed) Hassall Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 391 yd |
| Cranberry Academy CRANBERRY LANE | grass pitches | 393 yd |
| Alsager Leisure Centre HASSALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 425 yd |
| Pikemere School Pikemere Road | grass pitches | 889 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.