Postcode Analysis Staffordshire Moorlands, West Midlands

LINDEN DRIVE, ST8 6BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINDEN DRIVE, ST8 6BY.

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Population

290

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 40,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

ST8 6BY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £250k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £250k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

ST8 6BY is a sought-after residential area on Linden Drive, 0.4km from Gillow Heath in Biddulph. Administratively it sits within Biddulph West ward and the Staffordshire Moorlands constituency.

For serious buyers, ST8 6BY is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for ST8 6BY are sourced from Output Area E00151703 (shared with 13 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 6BY. The average age is 51.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 230,600

4 sales · Mean £ 266,550

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

ST8 6BY has low crime rates — 18 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.

Violence and sexual offences22
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson5
Vehicle crime3
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Kingsfield First School

Good228 pupils0.9 km
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Woodhouse Academy

Good464 pupils1.1 km
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Oxhey First School

Good214 pupils1.4 km
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Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy

Outstanding118 pupils1.5 km
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Squirrel Hayes First School

Good87 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Mexitalia0.8 km
  • BIDDULPH FISH BAR0.8 km
  • BIDDULPH KEBAB & PIZZA HOUSE0.7 km
  • FAMILY PIZZA0.8 km
  • LUCKY STAR0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • B & M Bargains0.8 km
  • CAKES BY MILLRISE0.7 km
  • OWENS FAMILY BUTCHERS LTD0.9 km
  • Povey's Oatcakes0.7 km
  • HIGH SPIRITS1.0 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • BRADLEY GREEN0.9 km
  • Old Sam's0.7 km
  • The Crafty Flanker0.7 km
  • Biddulph Bowling and Recreational Club1.0 km
  • ROYAL OAK0.7 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • CAFE VITA @ BIDDULPH VALLEY LEISURE CENTRE0.8 km
  • ONTAP0.9 km
  • Turmeric Indian restaurant and dessert bar0.7 km
  • SUKIS0.7 km
  • BIDDULPH CAFE0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Daily Mini Market0.7 km
  • J.Sainsburys PLC0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Congleton3.9 km
  • Kidsgrove6.0 km
  • Alsager8.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Moorlands Housing0.1 km
  • Moorlands Housing0.1 km
  • Washington Close0.1 km
  • Washington Close0.1 km
  • Well Lane0.2 km