Area Analysis Staffordshire Moorlands, West Midlands

ST8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the ST8 postcode area.

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Population

19,496

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 39,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
workEmployment
6/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
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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.

home £220,433 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2040
Anti-social behaviour635
Criminal damage and arson394
Public order388
Other theft181

school Local Schools

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Moor First School

Requires Improvement77 pupils
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Squirrel Hayes First School

Good87 pupils
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Biddulph High School

Good764 pupils
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Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy

Outstanding118 pupils
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Woodhouse Academy

Good464 pupils
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Knypersley First School

Outstanding297 pupils
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Oxhey First School

Good214 pupils
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Kingsfield First School

Good228 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Barley Mow
  • Biddulph Bowling and Recreational Club
  • BRADLEY GREEN
  • Gardeners Arms
  • KNYPERSLEY SPORTS CLUB
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • BIDDULPH FISH BAR
  • BIDDULPH KEBAB & PIZZA HOUSE
  • FAMILY PIZZA
  • GRANGE FISH BAR
  • HOSI FISH AND CHIPS
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • B & M Bargains
  • Biddulph Youth and Community Centre
  • BP BIDDULPH
  • CAKES BY MILLRISE
  • HIGH SPIRITS
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Knypersely Knights Cafe
  • BIDDULPH CAFE
  • Biddulph Grange Tea Rooms
  • CAFE VITA @ BIDDULPH VALLEY LEISURE CENTRE
  • Cricket section Victoria & Knypersley Sports and Social Welfare Club
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Daily Mini Market
  • J.Sainsburys PLC