ST8 6AT is a mixed residential area on John Street, 0.1km from Biddulph in Biddulph. Administratively it sits within Biddulph West ward and the Staffordshire Moorlands constituency.
For families considering a move, ST8 6AT represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £133k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 17.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ST8 6AT are sourced from Output Area E00151709 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JOHN STREET, ST8 6AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JOHN STREET, ST8 6AT.
214
45
£ 37,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
ST8 6AT is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 17.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST8 6AT. The average age is 44.6. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 129,725
12 sales · Mean £ 125,141
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ST8 6AT is moderate at 72 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
James Bateman Middle School
Knypersley First School
Biddulph High School
Oxhey First School
Woodhouse Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Biddulph Youth and Community Centre0.7 km
- HIGH SPIRITS0.4 km
- Knypersley Store and News1.0 km
- B & M Bargains0.1 km
- CAKES BY MILLRISE0.2 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Mexitalia0.0 km
- SHEPHERD STREET CHIP SHOP0.3 km
- GRANGE FISH BAR1.0 km
- HOSI FISH AND CHIPS0.4 km
- RUPEYAL0.3 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- SUKIS0.2 km
- CAFE VITA @ BIDDULPH VALLEY LEISURE CENTRE0.7 km
- ONTAP0.0 km
- Turmeric Indian restaurant and dessert bar0.2 km
- BIDDULPH CAFE0.0 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- BRADLEY GREEN0.1 km
- Old Sam's0.3 km
- The Crafty Flanker0.2 km
- Barley Mow0.7 km
- ROYAL OAK0.2 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Daily Mini Market0.2 km
- J.Sainsburys PLC0.1 km
- Aldi1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Congleton4.8 km
- Kidsgrove5.7 km
- Alsager8.6 km
Bus Stops
- South View0.1 km
- John Street0.1 km
- John Street0.1 km
- South View0.1 km
- Town Hall0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: ST86AT · Data under Open Government Licence