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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. The median sale price in Biddulph West is £210,000 (around £272 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £156,500 and £270,000. 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: £210,000
Price per sq ft: £272
Sales (last 12 months): 67
Typical range (middle 50%): £157K – £270K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £272 per square foot) in Biddulph West area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £740,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£290,000£321
Semi-Detached22£200,000£277
Terraced21£149,500£168

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£270,000£89,950£185,000£135,000
2026£285,000—£205,000£145,000
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£277£186£258£166
2026£332—£288£177
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Staffordshire Moorlands district.

Band A£1,559
Band B£1,819
Band C£2,078
Band D£2,338
Band E£2,858
Band F£3,377
Band G£3,897
Band H£4,676

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Biddulph West ward.

Local councillors

Charlie Smith

Biddulph West - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Dave Proudlove

Biddulph West - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Nigel Yates

Biddulph West - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party