ST8 6DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Knowle Style in Biddulph. Administratively it sits within Biddulph East ward and the Staffordshire Moorlands constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, ST8 6DJ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 6DJ are sourced from Output Area E00151654 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST8 6DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST8 6DJ.
295
38
£ 37,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST8 6DJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
ST8 6DJ is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 6DJ. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ST8 6DJ is moderate at 60 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
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy
Kingsfield First School
James Bateman Middle School
Squirrel Hayes First School
Knypersley First School
Biddulph High School
Oxhey First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Biddulph Youth and Community Centre0.4 km
- HIGH SPIRITS0.6 km
- Knypersley Store and News0.6 km
- B & M Bargains0.5 km
- CAKES BY MILLRISE0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Mexitalia0.5 km
- SHEPHERD STREET CHIP SHOP0.2 km
- HOSI FISH AND CHIPS0.6 km
- RUPEYAL0.7 km
- BIDDULPH FISH BAR0.5 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- SUKIS0.6 km
- CAFE VITA @ BIDDULPH VALLEY LEISURE CENTRE1.0 km
- ONTAP0.4 km
- Turmeric Indian restaurant and dessert bar0.6 km
- BIDDULPH CAFE0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- BRADLEY GREEN0.5 km
- Old Sam's0.7 km
- The Crafty Flanker0.6 km
- Barley Mow0.4 km
- ROYAL OAK0.6 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Daily Mini Market0.7 km
- J.Sainsburys PLC0.6 km
- Aldi0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Congleton5.3 km
- Kidsgrove5.5 km
- Longport8.3 km
Bus Stops
- William Avenue0.1 km
- William Avenue0.2 km
- Top O'th'Trent PH0.2 km
- Warwick Street0.2 km
- Warwick Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST86DJ · Data under Open Government Licence