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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, about 47% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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 2 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

Median price£232,500
Price per sq ft£252
Sales (last 12 months)8
Typical range (middle 50%)£206K – £485K

Based on 8 recent sales, the median property price is £232,500 (about £252 per square foot) in Dane area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £965,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dane over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£410,000£246
Terraced1£235,000£287
Semi-Detached2£202,500£238

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dane

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dane.
YearDetached
2016£285,000
2017£540,000
2018£341,000
2019£407,500
2020£345,175
2021£467,500
2022£465,000
2023£475,000
2024£393,750
2025£451,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dane.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dane.
YearDetached
2016£197
2017£253
2018£265
2019£232
2020£308
2021£323
2022£322
2023£289
2024£386
2025£344
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dane.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dane 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.