ST8 6AE is a mixed residential area on Banbury Grove, 0.2km from Biddulph in Biddulph. Administratively it sits within Biddulph West ward and the Staffordshire Moorlands constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £117k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 62.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ST8 6AE are sourced from Output Area E00151708 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BANBURY GROVE, ST8 6AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BANBURY GROVE, ST8 6AE.
229
49
£ 37,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST8 6AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ST8 6AE spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 62.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST8 6AE. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 117,000
3 sales · Mean £ 110,500
Semi-Detached
£ 133,000
7 sales · Mean £ 136,564
Flat
£ 61,750
2 sales · Mean £ 61,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ST8 6AE is moderate at 63 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kingsfield First School
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy
Knypersley First School
James Bateman Middle School
Squirrel Hayes First School
Biddulph High School
Oxhey First School
Woodhouse Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Biddulph Youth and Community Centre0.8 km
- HIGH SPIRITS0.7 km
- Knypersley Store and News0.8 km
- B & M Bargains0.2 km
- CAKES BY MILLRISE0.4 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Mexitalia0.3 km
- SHEPHERD STREET CHIP SHOP0.4 km
- HOSI FISH AND CHIPS0.7 km
- RUPEYAL0.5 km
- BIDDULPH FISH BAR0.3 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- SUKIS0.4 km
- CAFE VITA @ BIDDULPH VALLEY LEISURE CENTRE0.9 km
- ONTAP0.2 km
- Turmeric Indian restaurant and dessert bar0.4 km
- BIDDULPH CAFE0.3 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- BRADLEY GREEN0.2 km
- Old Sam's0.5 km
- The Crafty Flanker0.4 km
- Barley Mow0.8 km
- ROYAL OAK0.4 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Daily Mini Market0.4 km
- J.Sainsburys PLC0.3 km
- Aldi0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Congleton4.9 km
- Kidsgrove5.4 km
- Alsager8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Well Street0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
- John Street0.2 km
- South View0.2 km
- South View0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST86AE · Data under Open Government Licence