Postcode ST7 2BJ (Cheshire East)

Map showing ST7 2BJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode ST7 2BJ is located in Cheshire East It was introduced in December 1995 and is an active postcode. ST7 2BJ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

ST7 2BJ is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.8 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of ST7 2BJ as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Delayed retirement.

The closest road name to ST7 2BJ is Ashmore's Lane which is centered 140 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Bank Corner and is 25 m away. The closest railway station is Alsager Rail Station, 466 m away.

The closest primary school to ST7 2BJ (for ages 11 and under) is Alsager Highfields Community Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Alsager School. The last OFSTED inspection on September 15, 2021 rated this school as Outstanding

The local pub for residents of ST7 2BJ is Bulls Head Inn and is 4.6 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on September 16, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Costa Drive Thru (North Bound) and is 5.28 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 9, 2021.

Policing for ST7 2BJ is covered by the Cheshire police force association and Central and Eastern Cheshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to ST7 2BJ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to ST7 2BJ, and the approximate distance away.

Ashmore's Lane 140 m
Lea Way 162 m
Brookhouse Road 188 m
Wesley Avenue 201 m
Green Drive 213 m
Mere Court 251 m
Sandbach Road South 253 m
Fields Road 270 m
Woolaston Drive 270 m
The Avenue 273 m
Station Road 289 m
Cedar Avenue 309 m
Shady Grove 359 m
Back Lane 375 m
Lawton Road 565 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode ST7 2BJ

Introduction December 1995
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from ST7 2BJ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Alsager Highfields Community Primary School 316 m
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(March 27, 2012)
420 m
Excalibur Primary School 946 m
Alsager School Outstanding
(September 15, 2021)
1.01 km
Pikemere School 1.3 km
Cranberry Academy Good
(October 2, 2019)
1.36 km
NAS Church Lawton School Good
(November 30, 2017)
1.74 km
Rode Heath Primary School Good
(May 17, 2017)
2.15 km
St Saviour's CofE Academy Good
(January 12, 2022)
3.17 km
The Reginald Mitchell Primary School 3.29 km
Scholar Green Primary School Good
(November 28, 2017)
3.8 km
The King's CofE Academy 4.2 km
Bluebell School Ltd Outstanding
(June 28, 2018)
4.36 km
Springhead Primary School Good
(October 31, 2017)
4.39 km
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary Good
(May 1, 2019)
4.41 km
Ravensmead Primary School Good
(March 29, 2017)
4.45 km
Peak Education - Audley Good
(June 17, 2021)
4.48 km
Dove Bank Primary School Good
(November 29, 2017)
4.63 km
Kidsgrove Secondary School 4.76 km
Kidsgrove Primary School 4.76 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from ST7 2BJ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Bulls Head Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
September 16, 2020
4.6 km
Coppice Pre-school and Out of School Club Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 10, 2020
4.85 km
Smallwood C of E School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 14, 2022
4.85 km
Cuttleford Farm Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 31, 2019
4.94 km
Little Moreton Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 27, 2021
4.94 km
Malkins Bank Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
February 6, 2019
5.04 km
Chozen Noodle (South) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 9, 2020
5.28 km
Costa (North Bound) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 9, 2020
5.28 km
Costa (South Bound) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 9, 2020
5.28 km
Costa Drive Thru (North Bound) Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 9, 2021
5.28 km
Costa Drive Thru (Southbound) Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 9, 2021
5.28 km
Forecourt (North Bound) Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 9, 2020
5.28 km
Forecourt (South Bound) Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 9, 2020
5.28 km
Fresh Food Cafe (North) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 19, 2021
5.28 km
Hot Food Co. (South Bound) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 9, 2020
5.28 km
McDonald's (North-Bound) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 9, 2020
5.28 km
McDonalds (South Bound) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 9, 2020
5.28 km
W H Smith (North Bound) Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 8, 2018
5.28 km
W H Smith (South Bound) Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 8, 2018
5.28 km
The Goslings Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 7, 2021
5.31 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to ST7 2BJ - Data from Apr 2022

Bank Corner Bus Stop/Station 25 m
Bank Corner Bus Stop/Station 49 m
St Mary's Church Bus Stop/Station 205 m
Shady Grove Bus Stop/Station 271 m
Police Station Bus Stop/Station 281 m
Alsager Rail Station Rail 466 m
Alsager Rail Station Rail 474 m
Alsager Rail Station Rail 484 m
Terminal Three Access Air 29.57 km
Terminal Three Access Air 29.57 km
Terminal One Access Air 29.73 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to ST7 2BJ - Data from Dec 2021

The Mere Inland Water 447 m
Lawton Mere Inland Water 1.41 km
Whartons Pool Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.54 km
Harris Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.07 km
Thurlwood Woodland Or Forest 2.09 km
Sherriff's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.19 km
Swallowmoor Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.25 km
Slum Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.25 km
Pool Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.32 km
Bottomless Mere Wetland 2.33 km
Sprink Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.35 km
White Moss Woodland Or Forest 2.36 km
Stone Cliff Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.45 km
Prize Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.46 km
Bathing Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.5 km

Location

Country England
Latitude 53.09591900
Longitude -2.30415500
OS Easting 379730
OS Northing 0355456
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
29768
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Cheshire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Congleton
Electoral Ward Alsager
Local Authority District Cheshire East
Region / Government Office Region North West
European Electoral Region North West
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: Cheshire and Warrington
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Cheshire and Warrington

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E06000049
Travel To Work Area Crewe

NHS

NHS England Region North West
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Central and Eastern Cheshire
Cancer Alliance Cheshire and Merseyside
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
North West
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Cheshire and Merseyside
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Cheshire CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Delayed retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Alsager BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Alsager BUASD
Workplace Zone E33007409
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Cheshire East 040
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Cheshire East 040C
Output Area / Small Area 5B1