South View Cottages is in Church Lawton, Stoke-On-Trent and in Congleton district. ST7 3DH is located in the Odd Rode electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Congleton. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about South View Cottages, Church Lawton, Stoke-on-trent, ST7 3DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST7 3EB, ST7 3EA, ST7 3DZ, ST7 3DB, ST7 3ES, ST7 3DQ, ST7 3EF, ST7 3EG, ST7 3EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST7 3DH has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.9% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% | 59.9% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 8.9% |
| Male | 44.4% | 40.1% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -8.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26% | 28.1% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 41.6% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -2.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 12.4% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 16.6% | 13.5% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.7% | 32.7% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -15.7% |
| Good health | 29% | 37.1% | 8.1% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 24.2% | 17.6% | -6.6% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 7.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 4.9% | 3.0% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.3% | 25.3% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 11.8% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 15.7% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 6.7% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 15.7% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 24.2% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 5% | 0.6% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.6% | 96.6% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
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 | 97.1% | 97.1% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 97.1% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 25.2% | 13.5% | 11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South View Cottages was 50.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.4% higher than the Brereton Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South View Cottages has the 16th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Brereton Rural and the 515th highest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 South View Cottages, Stoke-On-Trent, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2022-03-18 | £130,626 |
| 12 South View Cottages, Stoke-On-Trent, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2021-10-15 | £119,087 |
| 12 South View Cottages, Stoke-On-Trent, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2020-05-22 | £124,704 |
| 8 South View Cottages, Stoke-On-Trent, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2019-08-15 | £152,701 |
| 1 South View Cottages, Stoke-On-Trent, Cheshire East Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2019-05-17 | £157,191 |
The percentage of retired residents living in ST7 3DH 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 | 61 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banbury Nursery School St Saviour's Street , Butt Lane Talke ST7 1LR | - not rated | 2,739 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Nursery School Wellington Road , Kidsgrove ST7 4BH | - not rated | 4,025 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Lawton Primary School Cherry Tree Avenue , Church Lawton ST7 3EL | - not rated | 576 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Excalibur Primary School Ivy Lane , Alsager ST7 2RQ | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Excalibur Primary School Ivy Lane , Alsager ST7 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alsager Highfields Community Primary School Fairview Avenue , Alsager ST7 2NW | - not rated | 1,393 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alsager Highfields Community Primary School Fairview Avenue , Alsager ST7 2NW | 3out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alsager School Hassall Road , Alsager ST7 2HR | 3out of 4 | 2,400 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alsager School Hassall Road , Alsager ST7 2HR | - not rated | 2,400 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's CofE (VA) School First Avenue , Kidsgrove ST7 1DP | - not rated | 3,431 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clough Hall Technology School First Avenue , Kidsgrove ST7 1DP | - not rated | 3,431 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's CofE Academy First Avenue , Kidsgrove ST7 1DP | 3out of 4 | 3,431 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Lawton School Cherry Tree Avenue , Church Lawton ST7 3EL | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TILT Education The Bungalow, Cardway, Business Park, Linley Lane , Alsager ST7 2UX | - not rated | 789 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wonder Star School Young People's Community Centre, Chapel Lane , Rode Heath ST7 3SD | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluebell School Ltd Gloucester Road , Kidsgrove ST7 1EH | - not rated | 3,129 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidsgrove Sixth Form First Avenue , Kidsgrove ST7 1DP | - not rated | 3,431 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lawton Arms | Liverpool Road West | 94 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Park HEATH VIEW | grass pitches | 1,065 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% |
| Median download speed | 67.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.