Postcode ST8 6AA is located in an urban city, within the Biddulph West area of Staffordshire Moorlands in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Biddulph Central area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Biddulph Central is £44,462 per year. The median sale price in Biddulph West is £209,000 (around £272 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £152,750 and £270,000. The nearest station is Congleton, about 3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Church Road Recreation Ground.
Biddulph Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,425 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Biddulph Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Biddulph Central is £44,462 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 254 ft away from ST8 6AA.
Biddulph Central near ST8 6AA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Congleton located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Church Road Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Church Road Recreation Ground |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £209,000 (about £272 per square foot) in Biddulph West area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £740,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £295,000 | £308 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £200,000 | £273 |
| Terraced | 23 | £141,000 | £165 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £166 |
| 2026 | £307 | — | £268 | £163 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST8 6AA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug 2025 | 56, High Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST8 6AR | Other | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 02 Jul 2025 | 97, John Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST8 6AU | Terraced | Freehold | £282,500 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 47A, High Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST8 6AD | Terraced | Freehold | £98,500 | |
| 28 Aug 2026 | 9, Well Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST8 6HS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 13 Jan 2026 | 14, Moorfield Avenue, Stoke-On-Trent, ST8 6HT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £205,000 |
In the ST8 6AA postcode area, located within Biddulph Central, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Kingsfield First School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Mar 2016. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 7 May 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Squirrel Hayes First School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Sept 2018. |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ST8 6AA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Wharf Road, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST8 6AJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | High Spirits | Kingsfield Road, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST8 6DR | Walking directions to High Spirits |
| 0.3 mi | Kingsfield Stores | Kingsfield Crescent, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST8 6DR | Walking directions to Kingsfield Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | St John's Road, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST8 6LL | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Tunstall Road, Biddulph, ST8 7AB | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for Staffordshire Moorlands district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for ST8 6AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Charlie Smith
Biddulph West - Elected 4 May 2023
Dave Proudlove
Biddulph West - Elected 4 May 2023
Nigel Yates
Biddulph West - Elected 4 May 2023
Karen Bradley
Staffordshire Moorlands - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ST8 6AA records about 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around ST8 6AA in Biddulph West is £209,000 (about £272 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to ST8 6AA, including Kingsfield First School (Good), Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy (Good) and Squirrel Hayes First School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
ST8 6AA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,425 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Staffordshire Moorlands covering ST8 6AA is Karen Bradley (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Charlie Smith (Labour Party), Dave Proudlove (Labour Party) and Nigel Yates (Labour Party).