ST8 6BA is a mixed residential area on Doctors Close, 0.2km from Biddulph in Biddulph. Administratively it sits within Biddulph East ward and the Staffordshire Moorlands constituency.
For families considering a move, ST8 6BA represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £185k.
Census 2021 statistics for ST8 6BA are sourced from Output Area E00151661 (shared with 81 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOCTORS CLOSE, ST8 6BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOCTORS CLOSE, ST8 6BA.
272
43
£ 37,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST8 6BA 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 6BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 82% 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 6BA. The average age is 42.9. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 158,750
6 sales · Mean £ 152,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ST8 6BA is moderate at 62 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
Squirrel Hayes First School
James Bateman Middle School
Knypersley First School
Oxhey First School
Woodhouse Academy
Biddulph High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Biddulph Youth and Community Centre0.7 km
- HIGH SPIRITS0.3 km
- B & M Bargains0.2 km
- CAKES BY MILLRISE0.1 km
- OWENS FAMILY BUTCHERS LTD0.2 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Mexitalia0.1 km
- SHEPHERD STREET CHIP SHOP0.3 km
- GRANGE FISH BAR0.9 km
- HOSI FISH AND CHIPS0.3 km
- RUPEYAL0.2 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- SUKIS0.1 km
- CAFE VITA @ BIDDULPH VALLEY LEISURE CENTRE0.6 km
- ONTAP0.1 km
- Turmeric Indian restaurant and dessert bar0.1 km
- BIDDULPH CAFE0.1 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- BRADLEY GREEN0.2 km
- Old Sam's0.2 km
- The Crafty Flanker0.1 km
- Barley Mow0.7 km
- ROYAL OAK0.1 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Daily Mini Market0.2 km
- J.Sainsburys PLC0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Congleton4.8 km
- Kidsgrove5.8 km
- Alsager8.7 km
Bus Stops
- Town Hall0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- South View0.1 km
- South View0.2 km
- Albert Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST86BA · Data under Open Government Licence