ST10 1AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Birchwood Grove, 0.4km from Monkhouse in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands). Administratively it sits within Cheadle West ward and the Stone constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £276k, down 59.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ST10 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00151785 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BIRCHWOOD GROVE, ST10 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRCHWOOD GROVE, ST10 1AP.
298
47
£ 37,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 72% owner-occupation and average age 47, ST10 1AP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 59.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST10 1AP. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 140,000
9 sales · Mean £ 149,333
Detached
£ 334,975
22 sales · Mean £ 336,755
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST10 1AP has low crime rates — 40 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.
school Local Schools
Bishop Rawle CofE Primary School
The Cheadle Academy
Painsley Catholic College
Cheadle Primary School
St Giles Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Earth Store by The Herb & Spice Co.0.4 km
- Eat-Klean Café @ EK Fitness Cheadle0.7 km
- Bread basket0.5 km
- Brookhouse Service Station0.7 km
- CARD FACTORY0.5 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- CHEADLE CRICKET CLUB0.6 km
- THE HUNTSMAN0.7 km
- THE BAKERS ARMS0.5 km
- THE BIRD IN HAND0.5 km
- The Lamplighter0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- ICELAND FROZEN FOODS0.5 km
- MORRISONS DAILY0.5 km
- ASDA CHEADLE0.7 km
- Cheadle Convenience Store0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- CHEADLE NOODLE BAR0.5 km
- Dominos Pizza0.6 km
- SNAX0.4 km
- Browns bakery0.4 km
- Babylon Cheadle Ltd0.6 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- CAPUCHINO AT THE SUMMERHOUSE0.4 km
- Moorlands Home Link0.6 km
- South Moorlands Leisure Centre0.7 km
- The Wheatsheaf (JD Wetherspoons)0.5 km
- Bodrum Shawarma0.3 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- THE MANOR GUEST HOUSE0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blythe Bridge5.3 km
- Longton9.7 km
- Wedgwood12.5 km
Bus Stops
- Lid Lane0.2 km
- Cheadle Academy0.2 km
- Lid Lane0.3 km
- Oak Street0.3 km
- Cross Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ST101AP · Data under Open Government Licence