ST13 8RU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km from Rudyard in Staffordshire Moorlands. Administratively it sits within Horton ward and the Staffordshire Moorlands constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ST13, ST13 8RU offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £635k.
Census 2021 statistics for ST13 8RU are sourced from Output Area E00151862 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST13 8RU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST13 8RU.
388
51
£ 47,900 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
ST13 8RU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £635k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST13 8RU. The average age is 51.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 635,500
2 sales · Mean £ 635,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
ST13 8RU has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Horton St Michael's CofE First School
Horton Lodge Community Special School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Rudyard Hotel0.9 km
- RUDYARD LAKE LTD0.7 km
- Mini Beans on the Lake@Rudyard Sailing Club0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Congleton8.1 km
- Kidsgrove11.5 km
- Longport12.8 km
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Postcode Profile: ST138RU · Data under Open Government Licence