Bluebell Close, Biddulph, Stoke-on-trent, ST8 6TJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST8 6TJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.1%	49.4%	-2.7%	51.0%	-1.6%
Male	47.9%	50.6%	2.7%	49.0%	1.6%

Partnership Status

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

In the immediate vicinity of ST8 6TJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	38.4%	34.9%	-3.5%	37.9%	-3.0%
Married: Opposite sex	48.5%	51.8%	3.3%	44.2%	7.6%
Separated	2.5%	1.1%	-1.4%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	7.8%	9.4%	1.6%	9.1%	0.3%
Widowed	2.8%	2.8%	0.0%	6.1%	-3.3%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	61.5%	56.6%	-4.9%	48.4%	8.2%
Good health	29.8%	32.6%	2.8%	33.6%	-1.0%
Fair health	6.9%	9%	2.1%	12.7%	-3.7%
Bad health	1%	1.6%	0.6%	4.0%	-2.4%
Very bad health	0.8%	0.2%	-0.6%	1.2%	-1.0%

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.

In the area around ST8 6TJ this area, 8.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10.6%	8.3%	-2.3%	18.2%	-9.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.4%	5.8%	-10.6%	9.6%	-3.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.4%	12.9%	-8.5%	13.4%	-0.5%
Apprenticeship	2.5%	5.5%	3.0%	5.3%	0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	18.1%	27.8%	9.7%	16.9%	10.9%
Degree or Similar	29.5%	37.5%	8.0%	33.8%	3.7%
Other	1.4%	2.2%	0.8%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.7%	-0.7%
Pakistani	0%	0.2%	0.2%	2.7%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.0%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.3%	97.8%	-0.5%	81.4%	16.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.4% 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	98.3%	98.4%	0.1%	83.2%	15.2%
European Union	0.2%	1.1%	0.9%	6.1%	-5.0%
Africa	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1%	0.2%	-0.8%	5.6%	-5.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.3%	-1.1%
Oceania	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.1%	98.2%	0.1%	83.2%	15.0%
10+ Years	0.2%	1.3%	1.1%	9.8%	-8.5%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.9%	76.7%	15.2%
Poland	0.2%	1.3%	-1.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
No passport held	7.7%	13.5%	-5.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	49.2%	37.2%	12.0%
Christian	44.3%	46.2%	-1.9%
Not answered	6.5%	6.0%	0.5%

Safety

Is Bluebell Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bluebell Close was 53.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.0% lower than the Biddulph East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Bluebell Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Biddulph East and the 132nd highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Staffordshire Moorlands .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.

🔎 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 6TJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 6/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 7/10 (above 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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Bluebell Close are based on 145 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 Bluebell Close, Biddulph, Stoke-on-trent, ST8 6TJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST8 6TJ

Average Price
£221,219

Semi-Detached
£222,378

Terraced
£162,513

Detached
£271,725

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bluebell Close

Average Price
£243,347

Semi-Detached
£225,945

Terraced
£172,724

Detached
£335,060

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bluebell CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
28 Bluebell Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2024-09-13	£289,258
37 Bluebell Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£143,000	2024-08-16	£147,098
50 Bluebell Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£145,000	2024-04-19	£153,399
17 Bluebell Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2023-10-03	£225,000
27 Bluebell Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2022-11-25	£293,748

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST8 6TJ

Employment

ST8 6TJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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	187
Part-Time Employee	56
Retired	33
Self-Employed	30
Student (economically inactive)	16
Looking after home or family	11
Other	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	5

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	53
Human health and social work activities	51
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	49
Education	21
Construction	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	16
Transport and storage	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Administrative and support service activities	11
Other	11
Information and communication	11
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Financial and insurance activities	11
Real estate activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Squirrel Hayes First School Springfield Road , Biddulph ST8 7DF	3out of 4	346 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingsfield First School Gunn Street , Biddulph ST8 6AY	3out of 4	497 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy Woodland Street , Biddulph ST8 6LW	4out of 4	499 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oxhey First School Pennine Way , Biddulph ST8 7EB	3out of 4	950 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Knypersley First School Newpool Road , Knypersley ST8 6NN	4out of 4	1,302 yd	Academy converter	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	1,091 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kidsgrove Secondary School Gloucester Road , ST7 4DL	2out of 4	5,394 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
James Bateman Middle School Park Lane , Knypersley ST8 7AT	3out of 4	1,088 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodhouse Academy Woodhouse Lane , Biddulph ST8 7DR	3out of 4	1,503 yd	Academy converter	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	1,126 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
CAFE VITA @ BIDDULPH VALLEY LEISURE CENTRE	Thames Drive, Biddulph	759 yd
ROTI RESTAURANT	87-89 High Street, Biddulph	784 yd
ONTAP	83 High Street, Biddulph	792 yd
Biddulph Cafe	71 High Street, Biddulph	795 yd
SOPHIA'S KITCHEN	69a High Street, Biddulph	797 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Barley Mow	Church Road, Biddulph	357 yd
Old Sam's	12 Congleton Road, Biddulph	778 yd
BRADLEY GREEN	68 High Street, Biddulph	823 yd
The Crafty Flanker	35 High Street, Biddulph	828 yd
ROYAL OAK	1 Station Road, Biddulph	868 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
HOSI FISH AND CHIPS	78 Kingsfield Road, Biddulph	452 yd
SHEPHERD STREET CHIP SHOP	23 Shepherd Street, Biddulph	617 yd
BIDDULPH FISH BAR	2 King Street, Biddulph	775 yd
RUPEYAL	10 Congleton Road, Biddulph	783 yd
BIDDULPH CHINESE	81 High Street, Biddulph	787 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
J.Sainsburys PLC	Wharf Road, Biddulph	851 yd
Daily Mini Market	26 High Street, Biddulph	854 yd
LONDIS	126 Congleton Road, Biddulph	1,028 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Church Road Recreation Ground CHURCH CLOSE	grass pitches	581 yd
Biddulph Valley Leisure Centre Thames Drive	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	769 yd
Biddulph High School CONWAY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,080 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	96.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	34.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	1.8%

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	65.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	77.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	327.75 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	327.75 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	47.18 Mbit/s

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