ST8 is a postcode district in Staffordshire Moorlands, West Midlands, covering 531 active and 110 retired postcodes.
The largest share of ST8 (18%) is characterised by a quiet, leafy suburb popular with retirees in large detached homes, alongside a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents (13%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes ST8 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in ST8 are around £220k, down 10.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across ST8 at 220 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 46 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full ST8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
ST8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the ST8 postcode area.
19,496
46
£ 39,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ST8 spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £220k. Property prices are trending down 10.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Moor First School
Squirrel Hayes First School
Biddulph High School
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy
Woodhouse Academy
Knypersley First School
Oxhey First School
Kingsfield First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Barley Mow
- Biddulph Bowling and Recreational Club
- BRADLEY GREEN
- Gardeners Arms
- KNYPERSLEY SPORTS CLUB
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- BIDDULPH CAFE
- Biddulph Grange Tea Rooms
- CAFE VITA @ BIDDULPH VALLEY LEISURE CENTRE
- Cricket section Victoria & Knypersley Sports and Social Welfare Club
- ONTAP
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi
- Daily Mini Market
- J.Sainsburys PLC
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- BIDDULPH FISH BAR
- BIDDULPH KEBAB & PIZZA HOUSE
- FAMILY PIZZA
- GRANGE FISH BAR
- HOSI FISH AND CHIPS
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- MOOR STORE
- OWENS FAMILY BUTCHERS LTD
- Povey's Oatcakes
- B & M Bargains
- Biddulph Youth and Community Centre
- + 4 more
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