ST8 6BD is a mixed residential area on Cross Street, 0.3km from Biddulph in Biddulph. Administratively it sits within Biddulph West ward and the Staffordshire Moorlands constituency.
For renters and young professionals, ST8 6BD offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £118k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for ST8 6BD are sourced from Output Area E00151707 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROSS STREET, ST8 6BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROSS STREET, ST8 6BD.
333
40
£ 37,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST8 6BD 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ST8 6BD spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (40) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST8 6BD. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 97,000
5 sales · Mean £ 98,430
Detached
£ 118,000
1 sales · Mean £ 118,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ST8 6BD is moderate at 61 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
Woodhouse Academy
James Bateman Middle School
Knypersley First School
Oxhey First School
Biddulph High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Biddulph Youth and Community Centre0.9 km
- HIGH SPIRITS0.4 km
- B & M Bargains0.2 km
- CAKES BY MILLRISE0.1 km
- OWENS FAMILY BUTCHERS LTD0.3 km
- + 1 more
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, Cafe
7 nearby- SUKIS0.1 km
- CAFE VITA @ BIDDULPH VALLEY LEISURE CENTRE0.5 km
- ONTAP0.3 km
- Turmeric Indian restaurant and dessert bar0.1 km
- BIDDULPH CAFE0.2 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- BRADLEY GREEN0.3 km
- Old Sam's0.1 km
- The Crafty Flanker0.1 km
- Barley Mow0.9 km
- ROYAL OAK0.1 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Daily Mini Market0.0 km
- J.Sainsburys PLC0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Congleton4.6 km
- Kidsgrove5.8 km
- Alsager8.7 km
Bus Stops
- Roebuck Hotel0.1 km
- Cromwell Street0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- Town Hall0.2 km
- South View0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST86BD · Data under Open Government Licence