The ST8 6LU postcode is in Staffordshire Moorlands, Staffordshire postcode town, within West Midlands, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | ST8 |
| Ward | Biddulph East |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Biddulph Central |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Staffordshire Moorlands |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Police Force | Staffordshire |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Biddulph East |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Staffordshire Moorlands |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 7013 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Industrious hardship / Endeavouring social renters / Country Living, while the work-zone classification is Rural with mining or quarrying.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Knowle Style(0.39 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Mayfield Road(0.08 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Kidsgrove(3.43 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(18.02 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biddulph High SchoolSecondary, Good | 13-18 | ST8 7AR (0.14 mi) | Details |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic AcademyPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | ST8 6LW (0.18 mi) | Details |
| James Bateman Middle SchoolAll Through, Good | 9-13 | ST8 7AT (0.19 mi) | Details |
| Squirrel Hayes First SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-9 | ST8 7DF (0.28 mi) | Details |
| Roaches SchoolAll Through, Good | 5-16 | ST8 7AB (0.41 mi) | Details |
| Knypersley First SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 3-9 | ST8 6NN (0.47 mi) | Details |
| Kingsfield First SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-9 | ST8 6AY (0.54 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is BIDDULPH DOCTORS(0.66 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| biddulph doctorsActivebiddulph primary care ctr, wharf road, biddulph, stoke on trent, staffordshire | 03004042988 | ST8 6AG |
| biddulph valley surgeryActivebiddulph primary care ctr, wharf road, biddulph, staffordshire | 03004042987 | ST8 6AG |
The population of ST86LU is 371 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 40 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1548), Between 45 to 54 (1243), and Between 55 to 64 (1083).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 360 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 3.
Regarding education, 101 adults have Does not apply, while 52 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (195), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (173).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (190), followed by Christian (157).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Routine occupations (64) followed by Semi-routine occupations (52), and Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (35).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (317), and 197 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1291) and European Union EU-8 (11).