Congleton Road, Biddulph, Stoke-on-trent, ST8 6DY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST8 6DY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.8%	51.3%	2.5%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	51.2%	48.7%	-2.5%	49.0%	-0.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	43.9%	40.8%	-3.1%	37.9%	2.9%
Married: Opposite sex	35.4%	31%	-4.4%	44.2%	-13.2%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.3%	8.7%	6.4%	2.2%	6.5%
Divorced	13.8%	16.6%	2.8%	9.1%	7.5%
Widowed	3.9%	2.9%	-1.0%	6.1%	-3.2%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	49.1%	40.1%	-9.0%	48.4%	-8.3%
Good health	33.6%	38%	4.4%	33.6%	4.4%
Fair health	11.8%	15.1%	3.3%	12.7%	2.4%
Bad health	4.7%	4.5%	-0.2%	4.0%	0.5%
Very bad health	0.8%	2.4%	1.6%	1.2%	1.2%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	24.3%	18.1%	-6.2%	18.2%	-0.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.1%	11.2%	-2.9%	9.6%	1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22.3%	17%	-5.3%	13.4%	3.6%
Apprenticeship	2.6%	6.2%	3.6%	5.3%	0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.4%	22.5%	9.1%	16.9%	5.6%
Degree or Similar	19.7%	22.8%	3.1%	33.8%	-11.0%
Other	3.6%	2.2%	-1.4%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	3.6%	3.6%	0.7%	2.9%
Indian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	3.1%	-2.2%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.6%	0.6%	-1.0%	0.9%	-0.3%
White	98.2%	92.6%	-5.6%	81.4%	11.2%
Other	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.6%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	99%	93.4%	-5.6%	83.2%	10.2%
European Union	0.8%	1.2%	0.4%	6.1%	-4.9%
Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0%	4.2%	4.2%	5.6%	-1.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99%	92.9%	-6.1%	83.2%	9.7%
10+ Years	0%	3.3%	3.3%	9.8%	-6.5%
5-10 Years	0%	2.4%	2.4%	2.9%	-0.5%
2-5 Years	0.5%	1.2%	0.7%	2.2%	-1.0%
Less than 2 years	0.5%	0.3%	-0.2%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.5%	76.7%	2.8%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Eastern Asia	2.1%	0.3%	1.8%
Southern Asia	1.5%	1.2%	0.3%
South-East Asia	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	15.5%	13.5%	2.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.7%	37.2%	8.5%
Christian	47.5%	46.2%	1.3%
Buddhist	1.5%	0.5%	1.0%
Hindu	0.9%	1.7%	-0.8%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is Congleton Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Congleton Road was 503.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 471.3% higher than the Biddulph East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Congleton Road has the highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Biddulph East and the 4th highest crime rate of 314 local areas in Staffordshire Moorlands .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 245.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,500

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in ST8 6DY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Congleton Road are based on 626 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Staffordshire Moorlands.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Congleton Road, Biddulph, Stoke-on-trent, ST8 6DY

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST8 6DY

Average Price
£172,759

Semi-Detached
£132,193

Terraced
£136,729

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£717,740

Estimated Average Property Prices for Congleton Road

Average Price
£228,929

Semi-Detached
£197,323

Terraced
£136,761

Detached
£396,686

Flats/Maisonettes
£249,227

Other
£449,043

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Congleton Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
25 Congleton Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£85,000	2025-05-16	£88,051
43 Congleton Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£148,000	2024-11-15	£152,855
19 Congleton Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£97,500	2024-06-03	£103,054
27A Congleton Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building	£702,500	2023-07-06	£702,500
15 Congleton Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£100,000	2021-12-10	£113,676

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST8 6DY

Employment

ST8 6DY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	112
Part-Time Employee	39
Retired	33
Self-Employed	32
Other	22
Long-Term Sick or disabled	18
Looking after home or family	9
Unemployed	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	37
Manufacturing	31
Human health and social work activities	29
Other	22
Construction	20
Education	17
Administrative and support service activities	16
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Financial and insurance activities	8
Transport and storage	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Real estate activities	4
Information and communication	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingsfield First School Gunn Street , Biddulph ST8 6AY	3out of 4	348 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingsfield First School Gunn Street , Biddulph ST8 6AY	- not rated	348 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Woodland Street , Biddulph ST8 6LW	- not rated	936 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy Woodland Street , Biddulph ST8 6LW	- not rated	936 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Squirrel Hayes First School Springfield Road , Biddulph ST8 7DF	3out of 4	996 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Biddulph High School Conway Road , Knypersley ST8 7AR	3out of 4	1,677 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Biddulph High School Conway Road , Knypersley ST8 7AR	- not rated	1,677 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kidsgrove Secondary School Gloucester Road , ST7 4DL	3out of 4	5,321 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Maryhill High School Gloucester Road , Kidsgrove ST7 4DL	- not rated	5,321 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Kidsgrove Secondary School Gloucester Road , Kidsgrove ST7 4DL	- not rated	5,321 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodhouse Middle School Woodhouse Lane , Biddulph ST8 7DR	- not rated	1,156 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodhouse Academy Woodhouse Lane , Biddulph ST8 7DR	3out of 4	1,156 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
James Bateman Middle School Park Lane , Knypersley ST8 7AT	3out of 4	1,349 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
James Bateman Junior High School Park Lane , Knypersley ST8 7AT	- not rated	1,349 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Roaches School Tunstall Road , Knypersley ST8 7AB	- not rated	1,304 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
SUKIS	21 High Street, Biddulph	217 yd
Turmeric Indian restaurant and dessert bar	39 High Street, Biddulph	259 yd
CAFE VITA @ BIDDULPH VALLEY LEISURE CENTRE	Thames Drive, Biddulph	369 yd
SOPHIA'S KITCHEN	69a High Street, Biddulph	405 yd
Biddulph Cafe	71 High Street, Biddulph	410 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Old Sam's	12 Congleton Road, Biddulph	98 yd
The Crafty Flanker	35 High Street, Biddulph	251 yd
ROYAL OAK	1 Station Road, Biddulph	285 yd
BRADLEY GREEN	68 High Street, Biddulph	450 yd
Roaring Meg	Pennine Way, Biddulph	927 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
RUPEYAL	10 Congleton Road, Biddulph	110 yd
TASTE OF PARADISE	3 High Street, Biddulph	166 yd
TANGS DYNASTY	4 High Street, Biddulph	169 yd
BIDDULPH KEBAB & PIZZA HOUSE	18 High Street, Biddulph	206 yd
NEW LAI WAH	27 High Street, Biddulph	233 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Daily Mini Market	26 High Street, Biddulph	227 yd
J.Sainsburys PLC	Wharf Road, Biddulph	352 yd
LONDIS	126 Congleton Road, Biddulph	471 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Biddulph Valley Leisure Centre Thames Drive	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	352 yd
Halls Road Playing Fields Halls Road	grass pitches	435 yd
Church Road Recreation Ground CHURCH CLOSE	grass pitches	1,090 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	88.9%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	105.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.