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Staffordshire Moorlands

England / West Midlands / Staffordshire Moorlands

About

The Staffordshire Moorlands is a district in the West Midlands, known for its mix of rural landscapes and small market towns. The area includes parts of the Peak District National Park, featuring moorland, hills, and reservoirs. Towns like Leek and Biddulph serve as local hubs, with historic architecture and traditional markets. The district has a strong agricultural heritage, with farming playing a key role in the local economy.

Outdoor activities are popular in the Staffordshire Moorlands, with walking, cycling, and fishing drawing visitors. The region is also home to industrial history, including former mills and pottery works. Transport links connect the district to nearby cities like Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester, while maintaining a quieter, countryside feel. The mix of natural scenery and historic towns gives the area a distinct character.

Area overview

On average Staffordshire Moorlands has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Staffordshire Moorlands is £41,884 per year. There are 68 schools in Staffordshire Moorlands: 43 primary (6 Outstanding and 30 Good) and 8 secondary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Staffordshire Moorlands Population
95,845
Population density
166.4 per km²

Demographics

British
92,567
96.58%
Other White
1,044
1.09%
White and Asian (mixed)
308
0.32%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
307
0.32%
Irish
254
0.27%
Total population: 95,844

Housing

Owns outright
20,401
48.17%
Owns with a mortgage
12,740
30.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
4,501
10.63%
Other social rented
2,584
6.1%
Social rents from council
1,069
2.52%
Total households: 42,355

Property prices in Staffordshire Moorlands

Based on 1,314 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Staffordshire Moorlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £830,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached483£320,000
Flats44£105,500
Semi-Detached483£212,050
Terraced304£152,000

10 years price trend in Staffordshire Moorlands

All wards in Staffordshire Moorlands

Alton

Bagnall and Stanley

Biddulph East

Biddulph Moor

Biddulph North

Biddulph South

Biddulph West

Brown Edge and Endon

Caverswall

Cellarhead

Cheadle North East

Cheadle South East

Cheadle West

Checkley

Cheddleton

Churnet

Dane

Forsbrook

Hamps Valley

Horton

Ipstones

Leek East

Leek North

Leek South

Leek West

Manifold

Werrington

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.