Well Street is in Biddulph, Stoke-On-Trent and in Staffordshire Moorlands district. ST8 6HG is located in the Biddulph East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Staffordshire Moorlands. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Well Street, Biddulph, Stoke-on-trent, ST8 6HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST8 6EZ, ST8 6EU, ST8 6JN, ST8 6HF, ST8 6ET, ST8 6EX, ST8 6HA, ST8 6HQ, ST8 6HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST8 6HG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 50.8% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 46.1% | 49.2% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 37.4% | 32.4% | -5.0% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 45.9% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 5.4% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 8.5% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 7.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 43.8% | 41.1% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 29% | 30.7% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 19.9% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 5.8% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 15.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.9% | 26.1% | -12.8% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 12.1% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 21.2% | 3.8% | 13.4% | 7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 18.2% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.7% | 15.2% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -18.6% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.9% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.3% | 99.7% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 97.4% | 97.8% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 97.5% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 25.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Well Street was 111.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.3% higher than the Biddulph East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Well Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Biddulph East and the 55th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Staffordshire Moorlands .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Brambles Court Well Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2014-10-17 | £181,634 |
| 2 Brambles Court Well Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £49,500 | 2000-07-28 | £204,114 |
| 5 Brambles Court Well Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £45,000 | 1999-09-30 | £191,667 |
| 3 Brambles Court Well Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £39,000 | 1997-01-13 | £179,014 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsfield First School Gunn Street , Biddulph ST8 6AY | 3out of 4 | 276 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy Woodland Street , Biddulph ST8 6LW | 4out of 4 | 340 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Squirrel Hayes First School Springfield Road , Biddulph ST8 7DF | 3out of 4 | 421 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knypersley First School Newpool Road , Knypersley ST8 6NN | 4out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxhey First School Pennine Way , Biddulph ST8 7EB | 3out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biddulph High School Conway Road , Knypersley ST8 7AR | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidsgrove Secondary School Gloucester Road , ST7 4DL | 2out of 4 | 5,107 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Horizon Academy Turnhurst Road , Tunstall ST6 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 5,361 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Bateman Middle School Park Lane , Knypersley ST8 7AT | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse Academy Woodhouse Lane , Biddulph ST8 7DR | 3out of 4 | 1,612 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roaches School Tunstall Road , Knypersley ST8 7AB | - not rated | 869 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watermill School Turnhurst Road , Chell ST6 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 5,443 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROTI RESTAURANT | 87-89 High Street, Biddulph | 494 yd | |
| ONTAP | 83 High Street, Biddulph | 505 yd | |
| Biddulph Cafe | 71 High Street, Biddulph | 517 yd | |
| SOPHIA'S KITCHEN | 69a High Street, Biddulph | 520 yd | |
| THE GREEN TREE HOUSE CRAFT CAFE | 72 High Street, Biddulph | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barley Mow | Church Road, Biddulph | 308 yd | |
| BRADLEY GREEN | 68 High Street, Biddulph | 536 yd | |
| The Crafty Flanker | 35 High Street, Biddulph | 594 yd | |
| Old Sam's | 12 Congleton Road, Biddulph | 599 yd | |
| ROYAL OAK | 1 Station Road, Biddulph | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEPHERD STREET CHIP SHOP | 23 Shepherd Street, Biddulph | 301 yd | |
| HOSI FISH AND CHIPS | 78 Kingsfield Road, Biddulph | 387 yd | |
| BIDDULPH CHINESE | 81 High Street, Biddulph | 503 yd | |
| BIDDULPH FISH BAR | 2 King Street, Biddulph | 506 yd | |
| Mexitalia | 73 High Street, Biddulph | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J.Sainsburys PLC | Wharf Road, Biddulph | 589 yd | |
| Daily Mini Market | 26 High Street, Biddulph | 629 yd | |
| LONDIS | 126 Congleton Road, Biddulph | 1,013 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Church Road Recreation Ground CHURCH CLOSE | grass pitches | 448 yd |
| Biddulph Valley Leisure Centre Thames Drive | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 765 yd |
| James Bateman Middle School PARK LANE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 905 yd |
| Biddulph High School CONWAY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,030 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.