Postcode ST8 6DS is located in an urban city, within the Biddulph West ward 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 nearest station is Congleton, about 2.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Biddulph Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,073 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% 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 36.7% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 43 ft away from ST8 6DS.
Biddulph Central near ST8 6DS 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 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £202,500 (about £271 per square foot) in Biddulph West area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £597,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £272,500 | £290 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £184,500 | £273 |
| Terraced | 17 | £135,000 | £173 |
| Flats | 2 | £86,500 | £175 |
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 | £265,000 | £89,950 | £185,000 | £138,000 |
| 2026 | £298,750 | — | £191,000 | £132,000 |
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 | £167 |
| 2026 | £282 | — | £297 | £161 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST8 6DS.
In the ST8 6DS postcode area, located within Biddulph Central, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST8 6DS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Wharf Road, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST8 6AJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | High Spirits | Kingsfield Road, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST8 6DR | Walking directions to High Spirits |
| 0.4 mi | Kingsfield Stores | Kingsfield Crescent, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST8 6DR | Walking directions to Kingsfield Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | St John's Road, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST8 6LL | Walking directions to Premier |
Annual council tax rates for Staffordshire Moorlands district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for ST8 6DS, 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 6DS 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 6DS in Biddulph Central is £202,500 (about £271 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to ST8 6DS, including Kingsfield First School (Good), Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy (Outstanding) and Roaches School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
ST8 6DS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,073 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 6DS 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).
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.