ST8 6AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gunn Street, 0.2km from Biddulph in Biddulph. Administratively it sits within Biddulph East ward and the Staffordshire Moorlands constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for ST8 6AY are sourced from Output Area E00151664 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GUNN STREET, ST8 6AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUNN STREET, ST8 6AY.
255
39
£ 37,500 /yr
60%
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 39, ST8 6AY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST8 6AY. The average age is 39.4. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 127,000
5 sales · Mean £ 131,200
Detached
£ 220,000
2 sales · Mean £ 220,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ST8 6AY is moderate at 66 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 Centre0.6 km
- HIGH SPIRITS0.3 km
- Knypersley Store and News1.0 km
- B & M Bargains0.2 km
- CAKES BY MILLRISE0.2 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Mexitalia0.2 km
- SHEPHERD STREET CHIP SHOP0.2 km
- GRANGE FISH BAR0.9 km
- HOSI FISH AND CHIPS0.3 km
- RUPEYAL0.3 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- SUKIS0.2 km
- CAFE VITA @ BIDDULPH VALLEY LEISURE CENTRE0.6 km
- ONTAP0.2 km
- Turmeric Indian restaurant and dessert bar0.2 km
- BIDDULPH CAFE0.2 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- BRADLEY GREEN0.2 km
- Old Sam's0.3 km
- The Crafty Flanker0.2 km
- Barley Mow0.6 km
- ROYAL OAK0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Daily Mini Market0.3 km
- J.Sainsburys PLC0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Congleton4.9 km
- Kidsgrove5.8 km
- Longport8.7 km
Bus Stops
- Gunn Street0.1 km
- John Street0.1 km
- Kingsfield Road0.1 km
- Albert Street0.1 km
- John Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST86AY · Data under Open Government Licence