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Biddulph South

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About

Biddulph South ward lies within the Staffordshire Moorlands district, centred on the town of Biddulph itself. The area encompasses residential neighbourhoods, local shopping streets, and community facilities typical of a market town. The landscape is characterised by rolling green fields and woodland that define the surrounding Staffordshire countryside, with the River Trent flowing through the ward.

A notable local feature is the Biddulph Valley Line, a preserved railway offering heritage steam train journeys through the local scenery. The ward includes several parks and green spaces, such as Biddulph Park, which provide recreational areas for residents. The local economy is supported by a mix of independent businesses and smaller industrial units situated on the town's outskirts.

Area overview

On average Biddulph South has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 1.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Biddulph South is £44,061 per year. There are 1 schools in Biddulph South: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Biddulph South is home to around 1,590 people, with a population density of about 304.7 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Biddulph South Population
1,590
Population density
304.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.67(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.58(+17%)
Public order
8.81(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.92(-5%)
Burglary
5.66(+39%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,553
97.67%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
0.5%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
0.44%
Other White
6
0.38%
Pakistani
4
0.25%
Total population: 1,590

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
356
25.04%
No qualifications
330
23.21%
Level 3 (A level)
249
17.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
180
12.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
140
9.85%
Total 16+ residents: 1,422

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
454
62.53%
Owns with a mortgage
202
27.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
40
5.51%
Other forms of private rent
13
1.79%
Other social rented
8
1.1%
Total households: 726

Property prices in Biddulph South

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£278
Sales (last 12 months)18
Typical range (middle 50%)£236K – £338K

Based on 18 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £278 per square foot) in Biddulph South area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £517,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Biddulph South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached5£293,000£255
Detached11£265,000£290
Terraced2£210,000£196

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Biddulph South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Biddulph South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,000£157,500£82,500
2017£192,500£183,000£125,750
2018£198,500£171,475£109,975
2019£229,500£215,000£112,500
2020£229,000£220,000£88,500
2021£229,000£215,000£150,000
2022£240,000£270,000£155,000
2023£275,000£206,000£190,500
2024£313,750£217,475£136,500
2025£345,000£267,500£180,000
2026£265,000£275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Biddulph South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Biddulph South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£213£167£88
2017£189£163£134
2018£230£202£114
2019£220£197£115
2020£270£222£121
2021£249£211£141
2022£296£220£204
2023£312£227£192
2024£292£224£135
2025£276£230£183
2026£320£393
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Biddulph South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Biddulph South in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Biddulph South

Is Biddulph South safe?

Biddulph South records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Biddulph South?

The median sale price in Biddulph South is £270,000 (about £278 per square foot) based on 18 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Biddulph South?

Biddulph South has 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Biddulph South?

Biddulph South scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Biddulph South sits around rank 22,577 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Biddulph South?

The average household income in Biddulph South is around £44,061 per year, and 2% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Biddulph South?

Biddulph South is represented by 1 elected councillor: Andrew Stuart Cunningham Church (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.