Postcode Analysis Staffordshire Moorlands, West Midlands

CROSS STREET, ST8 6BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROSS STREET, ST8 6BD.

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Population

333

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 37,500 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ST8 6BD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ST8 6BD spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (40) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ST8 6BD is a mixed residential area on Cross Street, 0.3km from Biddulph in Biddulph. Administratively it sits within Biddulph West ward and the Staffordshire Moorlands constituency.

For renters and young professionals, ST8 6BD offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £118k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for ST8 6BD are sourced from Output Area E00151707 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST8 6BD. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.6%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 97,000

5 sales · Mean £ 98,430

Detached

£ 118,000

1 sales · Mean £ 118,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around ST8 6BD is moderate at 61 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.

Violence and sexual offences107
Anti-social behaviour68
Criminal damage and arson27
Public order27
Burglary12

school Local Schools

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Kingsfield First School

Good228 pupils0.3 km
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Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy

Outstanding118 pupils0.9 km
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Squirrel Hayes First School

Good87 pupils0.9 km
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Woodhouse Academy

Good464 pupils1.1 km
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James Bateman Middle School

Good398 pupils1.1 km
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Knypersley First School

Outstanding297 pupils1.1 km
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Oxhey First School

Good214 pupils1.2 km
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Biddulph High School

Good764 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Biddulph Youth and Community Centre0.9 km
  • HIGH SPIRITS0.4 km
  • B & M Bargains0.2 km
  • CAKES BY MILLRISE0.1 km
  • OWENS FAMILY BUTCHERS LTD0.3 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Mexitalia0.2 km
  • SHEPHERD STREET CHIP SHOP0.5 km
  • GRANGE FISH BAR0.7 km
  • HOSI FISH AND CHIPS0.4 km
  • RUPEYAL0.1 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • SUKIS0.1 km
  • CAFE VITA @ BIDDULPH VALLEY LEISURE CENTRE0.5 km
  • ONTAP0.3 km
  • Turmeric Indian restaurant and dessert bar0.1 km
  • BIDDULPH CAFE0.2 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • BRADLEY GREEN0.3 km
  • Old Sam's0.1 km
  • The Crafty Flanker0.1 km
  • Barley Mow0.9 km
  • ROYAL OAK0.1 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Daily Mini Market0.0 km
  • J.Sainsburys PLC0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Congleton4.6 km
  • Kidsgrove5.8 km
  • Alsager8.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Roebuck Hotel0.1 km
  • Cromwell Street0.1 km
  • High Street0.1 km
  • Town Hall0.2 km
  • South View0.2 km