Postcode ST8 6DU is located in an urban city, within the Biddulph East ward of Staffordshire Moorlands in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Biddulph Central area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below 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. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Church Road Recreation Ground.
Biddulph Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,681 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Biddulph Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST8 6DU.
Biddulph Central near ST8 6DU 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Church Road Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Church Road Recreation Ground |
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £217 per square foot) in Biddulph East area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £471,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £321,500 | £283 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £172,500 | £206 |
| Terraced | 10 | £155,000 | £196 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £185,750 | £127,500 | £92,250 |
| 2017 | £225,000 | £120,000 | £105,000 |
| 2018 | £231,750 | £117,500 | £115,000 |
| 2019 | £225,000 | £123,000 | £110,000 |
| 2020 | £258,500 | £135,125 | £95,000 |
| 2021 | £265,000 | £145,000 | £126,000 |
| 2022 | £322,500 | £159,975 | £122,500 |
| 2023 | £356,000 | £150,000 | £136,000 |
| 2024 | £322,500 | £166,125 | £144,000 |
| 2025 | £343,000 | £170,000 | £134,950 |
| 2026 | £300,000 | £164,500 | £170,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £181 | £128 | £108 |
| 2017 | £183 | £135 | £126 |
| 2018 | £204 | £134 | £130 |
| 2019 | £216 | £140 | £127 |
| 2020 | £216 | £144 | £141 |
| 2021 | £223 | £154 | £137 |
| 2022 | £262 | £182 | £145 |
| 2023 | £268 | £168 | £172 |
| 2024 | £277 | £181 | £186 |
| 2025 | £276 | £189 | £182 |
| 2026 | £287 | £182 | £253 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST8 6DU.
In the ST8 6DU 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 6DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | High Spirits | Kingsfield Road, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST8 6DR | Walking directions to High Spirits |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Wharf Road, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST8 6AJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | Kingsfield Stores | Kingsfield Crescent, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST8 6DR | Walking directions to Kingsfield Stores |
| 0.4 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 6DU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Christopher Wood
Biddulph East - Elected 4 May 2023
Connor Brady
Biddulph East - Elected 4 May 2023
Jill Salt
Biddulph East - Elected 4 May 2023
Karen Bradley
Staffordshire Moorlands - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ST8 6DU records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 6DU in Biddulph Central is £175,000 (about £217 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to ST8 6DU, including Kingsfield First School (Good), Squirrel Hayes First School (Good) and Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
ST8 6DU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,681 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 6DU is Karen Bradley (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Christopher Wood (Labour Party), Connor Brady (Labour Party) and Jill Salt (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.