ST8 6BW is a safe, established residential area on Briarswood, 0.3km from Gillow Heath in Biddulph. Administratively it sits within Biddulph West ward and the Staffordshire Moorlands constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £266k, down 32.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ST8 6BW are sourced from Output Area E00151704 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIARSWOOD, ST8 6BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIARSWOOD, ST8 6BW.
406
48
£ 37,500 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST8 6BW 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 6BW spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. £266k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 32.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST8 6BW. The average age is 47.9. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 210,000
13 sales · Mean £ 224,615
Terraced
£ 111,500
4 sales · Mean £ 106,000
Flat
£ 195,000
3 sales · Mean £ 207,821
Detached
£ 294,950
9 sales · Mean £ 284,155
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST8 6BW has low crime rates — 29 incidents 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
Woodhouse Academy
Oxhey First School
Squirrel Hayes First School
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy
James Bateman Middle School
Knypersley First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Roaring Meg0.8 km
- Biddulph Bowling and Recreational Club0.8 km
- BRADLEY GREEN0.6 km
- Old Sam's0.3 km
- The Crafty Flanker0.4 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Mexitalia0.6 km
- SHEPHERD STREET CHIP SHOP0.9 km
- GRANGE FISH BAR0.4 km
- HOSI FISH AND CHIPS0.5 km
- RUPEYAL0.3 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- HIGH SPIRITS0.5 km
- B & M Bargains0.6 km
- CAKES BY MILLRISE0.4 km
- OWENS FAMILY BUTCHERS LTD0.7 km
- Povey's Oatcakes0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- SUKIS0.4 km
- CAFE VITA @ BIDDULPH VALLEY LEISURE CENTRE0.4 km
- ONTAP0.6 km
- Turmeric Indian restaurant and dessert bar0.5 km
- BIDDULPH CAFE0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Daily Mini Market0.4 km
- J.Sainsburys PLC0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Congleton4.3 km
- Kidsgrove6.2 km
- Alsager9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Brook Gardens0.2 km
- Playing Field0.2 km
- House 800.2 km
- Craigside0.3 km
- Cromwell Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST86BW · Data under Open Government Licence