ST8 6DA is a safe, established residential area on Sansdown Close, 0.2km from Gillow Heath in Biddulph. Administratively it sits within Biddulph West ward and the Staffordshire Moorlands constituency.
For serious buyers, ST8 6DA is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 75% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £335k, up 0.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ST8 6DA are sourced from Output Area E00151704 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SANSDOWN CLOSE, ST8 6DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANSDOWN CLOSE, ST8 6DA.
406
48
£ 37,500 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST8 6DA 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
No single demographic signal dominates ST8 6DA — age 48, 75% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £335k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST8 6DA. 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
Detached
£ 325,000
7 sales · Mean £ 303,292
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST8 6DA has low crime rates — 20 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Mexitalia0.8 km
- BIDDULPH FISH BAR0.8 km
- BIDDULPH KEBAB & PIZZA HOUSE0.6 km
- FAMILY PIZZA0.7 km
- LUCKY STAR0.6 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- B & M Bargains0.8 km
- CAKES BY MILLRISE0.6 km
- OWENS FAMILY BUTCHERS LTD0.8 km
- Povey's Oatcakes0.6 km
- HIGH SPIRITS0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- BRADLEY GREEN0.8 km
- Old Sam's0.6 km
- The Crafty Flanker0.6 km
- Biddulph Bowling and Recreational Club0.8 km
- ROYAL OAK0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- CAFE VITA @ BIDDULPH VALLEY LEISURE CENTRE0.7 km
- ONTAP0.8 km
- Turmeric Indian restaurant and dessert bar0.6 km
- SUKIS0.6 km
- BIDDULPH CAFE0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Daily Mini Market0.6 km
- J.Sainsburys PLC0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Congleton4.0 km
- Kidsgrove6.1 km
- Alsager8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Playing Field0.1 km
- Moorlands Housing0.2 km
- Moorlands Housing0.2 km
- Washington Close0.3 km
- Well Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST86DA · Data under Open Government Licence