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About

Dane ward lies in the northernmost part of the Staffordshire Moorlands district. It is a large, predominantly rural area that includes the small town of Biddulph and several surrounding villages and hamlets. The landscape is shaped by the upper valleys of the River Dane and its tributaries, with elevated moorland defining its western edges. The area's economy has historically been connected to agriculture and textiles.

A significant feature is the Biddulph Grange Country Park, with its notable Victorian gardens that reflect global horticultural themes. The ward's settlements, such as Gillow Heath and Knypersley, are often characterised by local stone buildings. The topography includes the slopes of Mow Cop, a distinctive hill with a historic folly that marks the county boundary with Cheshire.

Area overview

On average Dane has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dane is £43,159 per year. There are 4 schools in Dane: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Dane is home to around 1,592 people, with a population density of about 17.5 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dane Population
1,592
Population density
17.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.78(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.17(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.28(-42%)
Other theft
6.28(+10%)
Public order
3.77(-38%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,534
96.42%
Other White
22
1.38%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
0.57%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
0.57%
Irish
4
0.25%
Total population: 1,591

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
457
34.28%
No qualifications
275
20.63%
Level 3 (A level)
218
16.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
192
14.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
101
7.58%
Total 16+ residents: 1,333

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
324
52.34%
Owns with a mortgage
166
26.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
57
9.21%
Other forms of private rent
26
4.2%
Other social rented
21
3.39%
Total households: 619

Property prices in Dane

Based on 10 recent sales, the median property price is £237,500 in Dane area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £710,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dane 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 Dane over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached2£202,500
Detached6£402,500
Terraced2£237,500

10 years median price trend in Dane

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

All postcodes in Dane

SK170TD

Wickenlow Lane

ST138TP

Thorncliffe Lane

ST138SP

Dane

ST138XW

Dane

ST138UG

Dane

SK110RB

Dane

SK170TQ

Dane

ST138TY

Brook Cottages

ST138SQ

Leek Frith

ST138US

Tittesworth Estate

ST138TH

Tittesworth

ST138PR

Dane

ST138UE

Dane

ST138SY

Dane

SK170QN

Leek Road

ST138TL

Buxton Road

ST138SH

Meerbrook Road

ST138TZ

Dane

SK170SH

Dane

ST138UL

Dane

SK170SS

Dane

SK170QY

Leek Road

SK170TB

Wickenlow Lane

ST138SZ

Dane

ST138TX

Dane

SK170TH

Dane

SK170RE

Hollinsclough Rake

SK170QR

Marnshaw Head

SK110SJ

Heaton

ST138SR

Dane

SK170SW

Flash

ST138UR

Easing Lane

ST137LP

Dane

ST138TU

Bridge Terrace

ST138UW

Dane

SK170RG

Dane

SK170SQ

Dane

SK170QT

Barrow Moor

ST138ST

Dane

SK170QX

Leek Road

SK170BL

Dane

ST138TJ

Buxton Road

SK110RR

Heaton

ST138PT

Lake Road

ST138UF

Dane

SK170ST

New Road

SK170RF

Hollinsclough Rake

SK170SP

New Road

SK170BH

Dane

ST138SN

Ivy Cottages

ST137LW

Thorncliffe Road

SK170SN

Brown Lane

SK170BJ

Dane

ST138UB

Dane

ST138TS

Tittesworth Estate

SK170RA

Dane

SK110SN

Dane

SK170SX

Dane

SK170SY

Dane

SK170RB

Dane

ST138SU

Dane

ST138SS

Dane

ST138UA

Dane

ST138SJ

Meerbrook Road

SK170QU

Leek Road

SK110RF

Swythamley

SK170RH

Hollinsclough Rake

SK110SH

Heaton

SK170SJ

Dane

SK110RD

Heaton

SK170TF

Dane

ST138UJ

Dane

SK170SL

Hollinsclough Rake

ST138TR

Blackshaw

SK110RE

Swythamley

SK170RD

Hollinsclough Rake

SK110SW

Swythamley

ST138SX

Meerbrook Road

SK170QW

Hardingsbooth

ST138TQ

Buxton Road

SK170QS

Dane

ST137LS

Stilehouse Lane

ST138SW

Dane

ST138TA

Cote Lane

SK170QP

Barrow Moor

SK170SZ

Dane

ST138UD

Dane

SK170RQ

Dane

ST138TW

Buxton Road

SK170TL

Dane

SK170SR

Dane

ST138UQ

Dane

SK170SU

Dane

ST138TT

Buxton Road

SK170TN

New Road

ST138SL

Macclesfield Road

SK110SL

Swythamley

SK110SR

Heaton

SK170TA

Dane

ST138UH

Buxton Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.