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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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 1 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
66
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
34.4(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.87(+103%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.34(+42%)
Public order
7.36(+21%)
Shoplifting
5.37(-38%)
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

Median price£202,500
Price per sq ft£271
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£151K – £253K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £202,500 (about £271 per square foot) in Biddulph West area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £597,500.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£272,500£290
Semi-Detached30£184,500£273
Terraced17£135,000£173
Flats2£86,500£175

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Biddulph West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Biddulph West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178,000£136,000£115,000
2017£201,000£73,000£145,000£105,000
2018£187,000£73,500£135,500£99,250
2019£195,000£90,000£149,000£122,475
2020£225,000£155,000£105,000
2021£265,000£78,000£167,500£118,000
2022£232,000£72,500£171,750£137,500
2023£268,000£87,000£183,500£140,000
2024£230,000£80,750£189,000£140,000
2025£265,000£89,950£185,000£138,000
2026£298,750£191,000£132,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Biddulph West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Biddulph West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£199£144
2017£210£137£179£125
2018£207£134£192£120
2019£226£125£202£152
2020£207£205£122
2021£250£146£210£132
2022£253£158£229£177
2023£257£172£262£163
2024£293£147£245£170
2025£280£186£258£167
2026£282£297£161
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Biddulph West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

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.