Chapel Lane is in Rode Heath, Stoke-On-Trent and in Congleton district. ST7 3SD 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 Chapel Lane, Rode Heath, Stoke-on-trent, ST7 3SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST7 3SA, ST7 3TR, ST7 3RZ, ST7 3SB, ST7 3SQ, ST7 3SE, ST7 3QT, ST7 3SG, ST7 3SF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST7 3SD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.7% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.3% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 25.1% | 23.6% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.5% | 50.8% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 16.7% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 7.6% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 47.1% | 45.7% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 32.7% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 17.3% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 15.6% | 13.5% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 12.2% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 18% | 4.3% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 5.3% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 18% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.2% | 30.2% | -9.0% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 99.3% | 97.1% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 95.9% | 96.4% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 96.4% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 59% | 46.2% | 12.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chapel Lane was 10.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.0% lower than the Brereton Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chapel Lane has the 6th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Brereton Rural and the 115th lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Chapel Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-10-30 | £256,879 |
| 1 Chapel Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-10-30 | £350,805 |
| 5 Chapel Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-09-14 | £233,310 |
| 7 Chapel Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Cheshire East Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-06-02 | £216,509 |
| The Oaks Chapel Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2019-06-20 | £648,766 |
The percentage of retired residents living in ST7 3SD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 314 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alsager Highfields Community Primary School Fairview Avenue , Alsager ST7 2NW | - not rated | 1,903 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pikemere School Pikemere Road , ST7 2SW | 3out of 4 | 2,273 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Excalibur Primary School Ivy Lane , Alsager ST7 2RQ | 4out of 4 | 2,555 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Well Lane , Alsager ST7 2PG | 4out of 4 | 2,603 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,539 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's CofE Academy First Avenue , Kidsgrove ST7 1DP | - not rated | 4,515 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidsgrove Secondary School Gloucester Road , ST7 4DL | 2out of 4 | 4,621 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 | 1,269 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluebell School Ltd Gloucester Road , Kidsgrove ST7 1EH | - not rated | 4,045 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton Arms | 202 Sandbach Road | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Garden | 47 Sandbach Road | 789 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rode Heath Primary School HEATH AVENUE | grass pitches | 346 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 | 82.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 82.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 82.6% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.