Postcode insights

ST8 7XF

Merthyr Grove

Biddulph East

Interactive map showing ST8 7XF and surrounding area

Detailed insights for ST8 7XF

Overview

Postcode ST8 7XF 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% 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 3.7 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.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Biddulph Central has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,717 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Biddulph Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.3%

Approximately 6.3% 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

4/10

The average income per household in Biddulph Central is £44,462 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST8 7XF.

Flood risk

No risk

Biddulph Central near ST8 7XF 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 3.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST8 7XF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miChurch Road Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Church Road Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
295
Population density
4,828.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.69(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.04(+68%)
Public order
5.64(-7%)
Burglary
3.95(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.82(-61%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
284
96.27%
Other White
9
3.05%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.34%
Irish
1
0.34%
Total population: 295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
27.07%
Level 3 (A level)
47
20.52%
No qualifications
41
17.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
16.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
11.35%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
38
33.93%
Owns with a mortgage
33
29.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
27.68%
Other social rented
5
4.46%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.68%
Total households: 112

Property prices in Biddulph East

Median price£175,000
Price per sq ft£217
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£158K – £213K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Biddulph East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£321,500£283
Semi-Detached35£172,500£206
Terraced10£155,000£196

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Biddulph East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Biddulph East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Biddulph East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Biddulph East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Biddulph East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Biddulph East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST8 7XF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST8 7XF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jun 202548, St Davids Way, Stoke-On-Trent, ST8 7XADetachedLeasehold£415,000
06 Mar 202619, Holywell Close, Stoke-On-Trent, ST8 7XGDetachedLeasehold£300,000
18 Nov 20257, Holywell Close, Stoke-On-Trent, ST8 7XGDetachedFreehold£340,000
24 Nov 202528, Dylan Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST8 7XBDetachedLeasehold£430,000
30 Jan 202627, Pen Y Bont Walk, Stoke-On-Trent, ST8 7XJDetachedFreehold£303,000

Schools

In the ST8 7XF postcode area, located within Biddulph Central, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST8 7XF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySquirrel Hayes First SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryBiddulph High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryOur Lady of Grace Catholic AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST8 7XF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST8 7XF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miPremierSt John's Road, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST8 6LLWalking directions to Premier

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Staffordshire Moorlands district (2025-26).

Band A£1,494
Band B£1,743
Band C£1,991
Band D£2,240
Band E£2,738
Band F£3,236
Band G£3,734
Band H£4,481

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for ST8 7XF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christopher Wood

Biddulph East - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Connor Brady

Biddulph East - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Jill Salt

Biddulph East - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Karen Bradley

Staffordshire Moorlands - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictStaffordshire MoorlandsE07000198
Parliamentary ConstituencyStaffordshire MoorlandsE14001514
WardBiddulph EastE05007041
ParishBiddulphE04009025
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Biddulph CentralE02006206
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Staffordshire Moorlands 003BE01029764
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1998-12-01

Frequently asked questions about ST8 7XF

Is ST8 7XF (Biddulph Central) safe?

The area around ST8 7XF records about 48 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.

What is the average house price near ST8 7XF?

The median sale price around ST8 7XF in Biddulph Central is £175,000 (about £217 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST8 7XF?

There are 8 schools close to ST8 7XF, including Squirrel Hayes First School (Good), Biddulph High School (Good) and Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST8 7XF?

ST8 7XF scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,717 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST8 7XF (Biddulph Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Staffordshire Moorlands covering ST8 7XF 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).

Data Sources

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.