Area Report
Last updated 31 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the more comfortable corners of Cheshire East: a school rated Good within a short walk, Alsager Rail Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 6 km² within half an hour by public transport and recorded crime among the lowest in England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around ST7 2RF.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
3Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 10 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 12 schools in total
- IMD education decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Excalibur Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
6crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 6 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 3.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
2GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 2 GP, 4 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: MEREPARK MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
Alsager Rail Station0.3 mi
18 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.03 mi
NestReach: ≈ 6 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
11green spaces
- IMD environment decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 38.2 ha total
- largest park 35.4 ha (0.32 mi away)
Nearest: Allotments (0.57 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
8shops & libraries
- 7 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Sainsburys, Asda, Spar, The Co-operative Group…
- nearest 0.4 mi
- library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Alsager — 0.4 mi
In Cheshire East, 94% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (98% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 93% got their first preference (98% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Cheshire East, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near ST7 2RF.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in ST7.
Average sold price by property type across the ST7 district, 2021–2026.
About ST7 2RF
ST7 2RF scores 90/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and green space — with Excalibur Primary School within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, ST7 2RF is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 29,235 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 9/10).
There are 12 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 8 rated Good. The nearest school is Excalibur Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 6 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 2 GP surgeries and 4 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is MEREPARK MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
