Springfield Road, Biddulph, Stoke-on-trent, ST8 7DG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST8 7DG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	56.1%	50.9%	-5.2%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	43.9%	49.1%	5.2%	49.0%	0.1%

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 area around ST8 7DG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	41.2%	45.9%	4.7%	37.9%	8.0%
Married: Opposite sex	35.8%	32.7%	-3.1%	44.2%	-11.5%
Separated	3.5%	4.1%	0.6%	2.2%	1.9%
Divorced	12.8%	12.3%	-0.5%	9.1%	3.2%
Widowed	6.6%	5%	-1.6%	6.1%	-1.1%

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	47.1%	45.9%	-1.2%	48.4%	-2.5%
Good health	26.9%	26.3%	-0.6%	33.6%	-7.3%
Fair health	17.9%	15.7%	-2.2%	12.7%	3.0%
Bad health	5.8%	8.9%	3.1%	4.0%	4.9%
Very bad health	2.2%	3.2%	1.0%	1.2%	2.0%

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.

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 22.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	36.3%	26.5%	-9.8%	18.2%	8.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.9%	13.7%	-2.2%	9.6%	4.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.3%	12.8%	-4.5%	13.4%	-0.6%
Apprenticeship	2.2%	3.2%	1.0%	5.3%	-2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.5%	18.7%	3.2%	16.9%	1.8%
Degree or Similar	8.4%	22.4%	14.0%	33.8%	-11.4%
Other	4.4%	2.7%	-1.7%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	99%	98.2%	-0.8%	81.4%	16.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99.3% 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	100%	99.3%	-0.7%	83.2%	16.1%
European Union	0%	0.4%	0.4%	6.1%	-5.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.4%	0.4%	5.6%	-5.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	100%	99.3%	-0.7%	83.2%	16.1%
10+ Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	9.8%	-9.4%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	68%	76.7%	-8.7%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
No passport held	31.7%	13.5%	18.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	54.4%	37.2%	17.2%
Christian	38.1%	46.2%	-8.1%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Not answered	6.8%	6.0%	0.8%

Safety

Is Springfield Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Springfield Road was 181.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.9% higher than the Biddulph East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Springfield Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Biddulph East and the 21st highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Staffordshire Moorlands .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.4%.

🔎 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 7DG, 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 Springfield Road are based on 79 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 Springfield Road, Biddulph, Stoke-on-trent, ST8 7DG

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST8 7DG

Average Price
£87,276

Semi-Detached
£104,842

Terraced
£80,881

Detached
£64,934

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Springfield Road

Average Price
£141,929

Semi-Detached
£144,348

Terraced
£81,745

Detached
£111,393

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Springfield Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
124 Springfield Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£100,000	2023-12-11	£106,045
122 Springfield Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£80,000	2018-10-03	£105,478
115 Springfield Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£56,000	2013-06-03	£90,945
124 Springfield Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£62,250	2007-08-10	£93,240
127 Springfield Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£40,000	2004-08-06	£72,544

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST8 7DG

Employment

ST8 7DG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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	73
Retired	32
Long-Term Sick or disabled	26
Part-Time Employee	26
Looking after home or family	18
Self-Employed	15
Student (economically inactive)	15
Other	8
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Manufacturing	15
Administrative and support service activities	10
Construction	9
Transport and storage	8
Education	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Other	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Information and communication	3
Mining and quarrying	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	198 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy Woodland Street , Biddulph ST8 6LW	4out of 4	272 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingsfield First School Gunn Street , Biddulph ST8 6AY	3out of 4	496 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Knypersley First School Newpool Road , Knypersley ST8 6NN	4out of 4	1,083 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oxhey First School Pennine Way , Biddulph ST8 7EB	3out of 4	1,177 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	907 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kidsgrove Secondary School Gloucester Road , ST7 4DL	2out of 4	5,184 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Horizon Academy Turnhurst Road , Tunstall ST6 6JZ	3out of 4	5,275 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	864 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodhouse Academy Woodhouse Lane , Biddulph ST8 7DR	3out of 4	1,705 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	909 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Watermill School Turnhurst Road , Chell ST6 6JZ	3out of 4	5,365 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
ROTI RESTAURANT	87-89 High Street, Biddulph	716 yd
ONTAP	83 High Street, Biddulph	727 yd
Biddulph Cafe	71 High Street, Biddulph	742 yd
SOPHIA'S KITCHEN	69a High Street, Biddulph	745 yd
THE GREEN TREE HOUSE CRAFT CAFE	72 High Street, Biddulph	757 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Barley Mow	Church Road, Biddulph	136 yd
BRADLEY GREEN	68 High Street, Biddulph	759 yd
Old Sam's	12 Congleton Road, Biddulph	815 yd
The Crafty Flanker	35 High Street, Biddulph	821 yd
ROYAL OAK	1 Station Road, Biddulph	853 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
SHEPHERD STREET CHIP SHOP	23 Shepherd Street, Biddulph	484 yd
HOSI FISH AND CHIPS	78 Kingsfield Road, Biddulph	551 yd
BIDDULPH CHINESE	81 High Street, Biddulph	726 yd
BIDDULPH FISH BAR	2 King Street, Biddulph	733 yd
Mexitalia	73 High Street, Biddulph	737 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
J.Sainsburys PLC	Wharf Road, Biddulph		816 yd
Daily Mini Market	26 High Street, Biddulph		855 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Church Road Recreation Ground CHURCH CLOSE	grass pitches	355 yd
Biddulph High School CONWAY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	882 yd
Biddulph Valley Leisure Centre Thames Drive	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	914 yd
James Bateman Middle School PARK LANE	artificial grass pitch, tennis courts	931 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	100.0%

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	68.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	105.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	11.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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