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Biddulph West

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About

Biddulph West ward lies within the Staffordshire Moorlands district, encompassing the western part of the town of Biddulph and its surrounding rural landscape. The area is characterised by residential streets and local services, with the land rising towards the moorland fringes to the west. The ward includes the notable Biddulph Grange Country Park, a Victorian garden of national significance with distinct global themes and architectural follies integrated into its design.

The topography includes valleys and woodland, with the River Trent and its tributaries flowing through the area. Local geography is shaped by its position near the southern edge of the Pennines, providing a transition from town to open countryside. The ward contains several neighbourhoods and maintains a distinct community focus centred around its high street and public spaces within the town's western section.

Area overview

On average Biddulph West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Biddulph West is £44,227 per year. There are 2 schools in Biddulph West: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Biddulph West is home to around 5,029 people, with a population density of about 969.2 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Biddulph West Population
5,029
Population density
969.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.6(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.48(+89%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.33(+58%)
Shoplifting
10.14(+16%)
Public order
8.35(+37%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,854
96.58%
Other White
36
0.72%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
25
0.5%
Other Asian
18
0.36%
Chinese
15
0.3%
Total population: 5,026

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
988
23.2%
No qualifications
957
22.47%
Level 3 (A level)
807
18.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
558
13.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
452
10.61%
Total 16+ residents: 4,259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,143
48.19%
Owns with a mortgage
719
30.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
313
13.2%
Other social rented
98
4.13%
Other forms of private rent
52
2.19%
Total households: 2,372

Property prices in Biddulph West

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Biddulph West area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Biddulph West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£260,000
Flats4£88,975
Semi-Detached34£188,475
Terraced14£138,000

10 years median price trend in Biddulph West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Biddulph West.

All postcodes in Biddulph West

ST86RN

Stanley Road

ST86AP

High Street

ST86PY

Kestral Close

ST86AR

High Street

ST86AZ

King Street

ST86BU

Halls Road

ST86BS

Station Road

ST86PU

Farnworth Close

ST86SN

Brown Lees Road

ST73PU

Biddulph Road

ST86NR

Newpool Road

ST86UR

John Street

ST87DN

Brown Lees Road Industrial Estate

ST87PQ

Havelock Grove

ST86BW

Briarswood

ST86FE

Craigside

ST86RL

Wedgwood Lane

ST86SZ

Minerva Close

ST86NS

Newpool Road

ST86BJ

Station Road

ST86DF

Devon Grove

ST86JW

Cowlishaw Close

ST86RU

Wharf Road

ST87PL

Prospect Way

ST86NG

Gardeners Close

ST86NU

James Way

ST86SL

Lyneside Road

ST73PL

Congleton Road

ST86DG

Dorset Drive

ST86EE

Thomas Street

ST87AF

Tunstall Road

ST86EA

Stringer's Street

ST86ER

Fairfax Close

ST86SQ

Healey Avenue

ST86NQ

Tower Close

ST86SB

Lanchester Close

ST86ST

Forrester Close

ST87PH

Bellringer Close

ST73PS

Stone Villas

ST86AW

High Street

ST86SW

Thatcher Grove

ST86AE

Banbury Grove

ST86AF

South View

ST86DY

Congleton Road

ST86PG

Brook Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.