Postcode Analysis Staffordshire Moorlands, West Midlands

ST8 6DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST8 6DL.

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Population

256

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 37,500 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ST8 6DL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 41% of tenure in ST8 6DL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

ST8 6DL is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Biddulph in Biddulph. Administratively it sits within Biddulph East ward and the Staffordshire Moorlands constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, ST8 6DL is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for ST8 6DL are sourced from Output Area E00151660 (shared with 7 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 6DL. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

ST8 6DL has low crime rates — 44 incidents 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 offences100
Anti-social behaviour70
Criminal damage and arson28
Public order24
Burglary10

school Local Schools

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Kingsfield First School

Good228 pupils0.3 km
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Squirrel Hayes First School

Good87 pupils0.9 km
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Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy

Outstanding118 pupils0.9 km
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Oxhey First School

Good214 pupils1.0 km
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Woodhouse Academy

Good464 pupils1.0 km
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James Bateman Middle School

Good398 pupils1.2 km
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Knypersley First School

Outstanding297 pupils1.2 km
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Biddulph High School

Good764 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Biddulph Youth and Community Centre0.8 km
  • HIGH SPIRITS0.3 km
  • B & M Bargains0.4 km
  • CAKES BY MILLRISE0.2 km
  • OWENS FAMILY BUTCHERS LTD0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Roaring Meg0.9 km
  • BRADLEY GREEN0.4 km
  • Old Sam's0.1 km
  • The Crafty Flanker0.2 km
  • Barley Mow0.8 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Mexitalia0.3 km
  • SHEPHERD STREET CHIP SHOP0.5 km
  • GRANGE FISH BAR0.6 km
  • HOSI FISH AND CHIPS0.3 km
  • RUPEYAL0.1 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • SUKIS0.2 km
  • CAFE VITA @ BIDDULPH VALLEY LEISURE CENTRE0.3 km
  • ONTAP0.4 km
  • Turmeric Indian restaurant and dessert bar0.2 km
  • BIDDULPH CAFE0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Daily Mini Market0.2 km
  • J.Sainsburys PLC0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Congleton4.6 km
  • Kidsgrove6.0 km
  • Alsager8.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Cromwell Street0.1 km
  • Roebuck Hotel0.1 km
  • House 800.2 km
  • Kingsfield Crescent0.2 km
  • Kingsfield Crescent0.2 km