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ST8 6HJ

Biddulph West

Staffordshire Moorlands

England / West Midlands / Staffordshire Moorlands / Biddulph Central / Biddulph West / ST8 6HJ

Overview

Postcode ST8 6HJ 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 144.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Biddulph Central is £37,500 per year. The nearest station is Congleton located about 3.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Church Road Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
144
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Biddulph Central has a moderate 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.

Crime level

9/10

Biddulph Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 144.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

3.4%

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.

Income level

3/10

The average income of residents in Biddulph Central is £37,500 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 246 ft away from ST8 6HJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Biddulph Central near ST8 6HJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Congleton located about 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.4 miChurch Road Recreation GroundMedium

Property prices in Biddulph West

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £168,500 in Biddulph West area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,500 up to £412,500.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£260,000
Flats3£88,500
Semi-Detached27£180,000
Terraced22£133,500

10 years price trend in Biddulph West

Schools

In the ST8 6HJ postcode area, located within Biddulph Central, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryKingsfield First SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryOur Lady of Grace Catholic AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableRoaches SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.2 miPremierSt John's Road, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST8 6LL
0.3 miALDITunstall Road, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST8 7AB
0.3 miSainsbury'sWharf Road, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST8 6AJ
0.4 miHigh SpiritsKingsfield Road, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST8 6DR
0.4 miKingsfield StoresKingsfield Crescent, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST8 6DR

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.