ST8 6AJ is a mixed residential area on Wharf Road, 0.2km from Biddulph in Biddulph. Administratively it sits within Biddulph West ward and the Staffordshire Moorlands constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional high streets zone — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for ST8 6AJ are sourced from Output Area E00151707 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHARF ROAD, ST8 6AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHARF ROAD, ST8 6AJ.
333
40
£ 37,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST8 6AJ 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.
Area Character
ST8 6AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 46% 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 6AJ. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ST8 6AJ is moderate at 59 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
Knypersley First School
James Bateman Middle School
Oxhey First School
Biddulph High School
Woodhouse Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Biddulph Youth and Community Centre0.8 km
- HIGH SPIRITS0.4 km
- B & M Bargains0.1 km
- CAKES BY MILLRISE0.1 km
- OWENS FAMILY BUTCHERS LTD0.1 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Mexitalia0.1 km
- SHEPHERD STREET CHIP SHOP0.4 km
- GRANGE FISH BAR0.9 km
- HOSI FISH AND CHIPS0.5 km
- RUPEYAL0.2 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- SUKIS0.1 km
- CAFE VITA @ BIDDULPH VALLEY LEISURE CENTRE0.7 km
- ONTAP0.1 km
- Turmeric Indian restaurant and dessert bar0.1 km
- BIDDULPH CAFE0.1 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- BRADLEY GREEN0.1 km
- Old Sam's0.2 km
- The Crafty Flanker0.1 km
- Barley Mow0.8 km
- ROYAL OAK0.1 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Daily Mini Market0.1 km
- J.Sainsburys PLC0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Congleton4.7 km
- Kidsgrove5.7 km
- Alsager8.6 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.0 km
- South View0.0 km
- Town Hall0.0 km
- South View0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: ST86AJ · Data under Open Government Licence