ST8 6AG is a mixed residential area on Wharf Road, 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for ST8 6AG are sourced from Output Area E00151708 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHARF ROAD, ST8 6AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHARF ROAD, ST8 6AG.
229
49
£ 37,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST8 6AG 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
ST8 6AG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST8 6AG. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ST8 6AG is moderate at 58 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
Woodhouse Academy
Oxhey First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Biddulph Youth and Community Centre0.9 km
- HIGH SPIRITS0.6 km
- Knypersley Store and News1.0 km
- B & M Bargains0.1 km
- CAKES BY MILLRISE0.3 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Mexitalia0.2 km
- SHEPHERD STREET CHIP SHOP0.4 km
- HOSI FISH AND CHIPS0.6 km
- RUPEYAL0.4 km
- BIDDULPH FISH BAR0.2 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- SUKIS0.3 km
- CAFE VITA @ BIDDULPH VALLEY LEISURE CENTRE0.8 km
- ONTAP0.2 km
- Turmeric Indian restaurant and dessert bar0.2 km
- BIDDULPH CAFE0.2 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- BRADLEY GREEN0.1 km
- Old Sam's0.4 km
- The Crafty Flanker0.3 km
- Barley Mow0.9 km
- ROYAL OAK0.2 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Daily Mini Market0.3 km
- J.Sainsburys PLC0.2 km
- Aldi1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Congleton4.7 km
- Kidsgrove5.5 km
- Alsager8.4 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.0 km
- South View0.1 km
- South View0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
- Well Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST86AG · Data under Open Government Licence