Old Knutsford Road is in Rode Heath, Stoke-On-Trent and in Congleton district. ST7 3EQ is located in the Odd Rode electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Congleton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Knutsford Road, Rode Heath, Stoke-on-trent, ST7 3EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST7 3DX, ST7 3EW, ST7 3DY, ST7 3EJ, ST7 3EG, ST7 3EN, ST7 3DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST7 3EQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.4% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.6% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 3EQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.6% 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 | 12.3% | 15% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -22.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.4% | 62.6% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 18.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 8.4% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 13.5% | 12.8% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
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 | 30.5% | 34.8% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -13.6% |
| Good health | 45.8% | 41% | -4.8% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 16% | 16.6% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5.9% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 25.8% | 16.1% | -9.7% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 8.4% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 10.6% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 10.2% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 13.9% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.2% | 36.5% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 2.7% |
| Other | 6.2% | 4.4% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| White | 100% | 99.7% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 99.6% | 97.2% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.6% | 97.2% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.3% | 37.2% | -12.9% |
| Christian | 70.5% | 46.2% | 24.3% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Knutsford Road was 10.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.4% lower than the Brereton Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Knutsford Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Brereton Rural and the 118th lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rectory Lodge Old Knutsford Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2015-08-07 | £530,598 |
| Rectory Lodge Old Knutsford Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2014-04-14 | £484,881 |
| Rectory Farm Bungalow Old Knutsford Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Cheshire Detached, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2004-11-05 | £78,927 |
| Rectory Lodge Old Knutsford Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Cheshire Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2001-02-16 | £522,663 |
ST7 3EQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 3EQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 57% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 156 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rode Heath Primary School Heath Avenue , Rode Heath ST7 3RY | 3out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alsager Highfields Community Primary School Fairview Avenue , Alsager ST7 2NW | - not rated | 1,452 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Excalibur Primary School Ivy Lane , Alsager ST7 2RQ | 4out of 4 | 1,782 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Well Lane , Alsager ST7 2PG | 4out of 4 | 2,128 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikemere School Pikemere Road , ST7 2SW | 3out of 4 | 2,299 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,350 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's CofE Academy First Avenue , Kidsgrove ST7 1DP | - not rated | 3,834 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidsgrove Secondary School Gloucester Road , ST7 4DL | 2out of 4 | 4,141 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 631 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluebell School Ltd Gloucester Road , Kidsgrove ST7 1EH | - not rated | 3,456 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lawton Arms | Liverpool Road West | 437 yd | |
| Broughton Arms | 202 Sandbach Road | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Park HEATH VIEW | grass pitches | 1,050 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.