Postcode Analysis Staffordshire Moorlands, West Midlands

HIGH STREET, ST8 6AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, ST8 6AP.

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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 6AP 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

ST8 6AP 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.

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

ST8 6AP is a mixed residential area on High Street, 0.3km 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 market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. 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. Property: With prices averaging £84k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for ST8 6AP 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 6AP. 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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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 105,000

1 sales · Mean £ 105,000

Terraced

£ 64,000

1 sales · Mean £ 64,000

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

Crime around ST8 6AP 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.

Violence and sexual offences110
Anti-social behaviour68
Public order30
Criminal damage and arson27
Burglary13

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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James Bateman Middle School

Good398 pupils1.1 km
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Knypersley First School

Outstanding297 pupils1.1 km
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Woodhouse Academy

Good464 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 Centre0.8 km
  • HIGH SPIRITS0.4 km
  • B & M Bargains0.2 km
  • CAKES BY MILLRISE0.0 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
  • SUKIS0.0 km
  • CAFE VITA @ BIDDULPH VALLEY LEISURE CENTRE0.5 km
  • ONTAP0.2 km
  • Turmeric Indian restaurant and dessert bar0.1 km
  • BIDDULPH CAFE0.2 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • BRADLEY GREEN0.2 km
  • Old Sam's0.1 km
  • The Crafty Flanker0.0 km
  • Barley Mow0.8 km
  • ROYAL OAK0.1 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Daily Mini Market0.0 km
  • J.Sainsburys PLC0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

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