Zurich Avenue, Biddulph, Stoke-on-trent, ST8 7FA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST8 7FA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.4%	51.8%	3.4%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	51.6%	48.2%	-3.4%	49.0%	-0.8%

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	14.9%	31.4%	16.5%	37.9%	-6.5%
Married: Opposite sex	67%	48.4%	-18.6%	44.2%	4.2%
Separated	0.7%	2.3%	1.6%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	6.6%	10%	3.4%	9.1%	0.9%
Widowed	10.8%	8%	-2.8%	6.1%	1.9%

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	39.8%	45.8%	6.0%	48.4%	-2.6%
Good health	35.4%	33.9%	-1.5%	33.6%	0.3%
Fair health	19.2%	16.2%	-3.0%	12.7%	3.5%
Bad health	5%	3.3%	-1.7%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.8%	0.2%	1.2%	-0.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28.8%	20.1%	-8.7%	18.2%	1.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.1%	9.1%	-1.0%	9.6%	-0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.3%	12.6%	-3.7%	13.4%	-0.8%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	7.1%	2.6%	5.3%	1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.6%	21%	6.4%	16.9%	4.1%
Degree or Similar	22.6%	28.3%	5.7%	33.8%	-5.5%
Other	3.1%	1.8%	-1.3%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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%	0.2%	0.2%	3.1%	-2.9%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Black African	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.5%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.6%
White	99.4%	97.1%	-2.3%	81.4%	15.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.5% 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	98.8%	96.5%	-2.3%	83.2%	13.3%
European Union	0.9%	1%	0.1%	6.1%	-5.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.6%
Africa	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.4%	1.4%	5.6%	-4.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.3%	-1.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.8%	96.1%	-2.7%	83.2%	12.9%
10+ Years	0%	2.5%	2.5%	9.8%	-7.3%
5-10 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	1.2%	0.2%	-1.0%	1.9%	-1.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.8%	76.7%	3.1%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
Southern Asia	0.2%	1.2%	-1.0%
South-East Asia	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
No passport held	18.6%	13.5%	5.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.6%	37.2%	4.4%
Christian	52.2%	46.2%	6.0%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.8%	6.0%	-0.2%

Safety

Is Zurich Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Zurich Avenue was 14.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.7% lower than the Biddulph Moor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Zurich Avenue has the 7th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Biddulph Moor and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Staffordshire Moorlands .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 126.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£47,900

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in ST8 7FA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (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 - 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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very 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 Zurich Avenue are based on 44 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 Zurich Avenue, Biddulph, Stoke-on-trent, ST8 7FA

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST8 7FA

Average Price
£243,238

Semi-Detached
£129,427

Terraced
£265,063

Detached
£304,628

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Zurich Avenue

Average Price
£242,496

Semi-Detached
£130,389

Terraced
£265,423

Detached
£291,697

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Zurich AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 Zurich Avenue, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£239,500	2024-11-13	£246,120
20 Zurich Avenue, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£247,500	2024-09-20	£251,198
18 Zurich Avenue, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£90,000	2024-08-19	£93,057
16 Zurich Avenue, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£88,000	2024-04-26	£92,749
4 Zurich Avenue, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2023-09-29	£213,403

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST8 7FA

Employment

ST8 7FA 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in ST8 7FA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	171
Retired	139
Part-Time Employee	50
Self-Employed	24
Long-Term Sick or disabled	17
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	10
Other	9
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	4
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	33
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Manufacturing	18
Transport and storage	13
Education	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Other	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Information and communication	5
Construction	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oxhey First School Pennine Way , Biddulph ST8 7EB	3out of 4	536 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingsfield First School Gunn Street , Biddulph ST8 6AY	3out of 4	958 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Squirrel Hayes First School Springfield Road , Biddulph ST8 7DF	3out of 4	1,367 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy Woodland Street , Biddulph ST8 6LW	4out of 4	1,444 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moor First School School Lane , Biddulph Moor ST8 7HR	3out of 4	1,899 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	2,111 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodhouse Academy Woodhouse Lane , Biddulph ST8 7DR	3out of 4	497 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
James Bateman Middle School Park Lane , Knypersley ST8 7AT	3out of 4	1,962 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	1,943 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	406 yd
The Hideaway	Grange Road, Biddulph	966 yd
Biddulph Grange Tea Rooms	Grange Road, Biddulph	966 yd
SUKIS	21 High Street, Biddulph	970 yd
Turmeric Indian restaurant and dessert bar	39 High Street, Biddulph	1,009 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Roaring Meg	Pennine Way, Biddulph	263 yd
Biddulph Bowling and Recreational Club	Congleton Road, Biddulph	642 yd
Old Sam's	12 Congleton Road, Biddulph	842 yd
The Crafty Flanker	35 High Street, Biddulph	1,004 yd
ROYAL OAK	1 Station Road, Biddulph	1,041 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
GRANGE FISH BAR	167 Congleton Road, Biddulph	413 yd
HOSI FISH AND CHIPS	78 Kingsfield Road, Biddulph	747 yd
RUPEYAL	10 Congleton Road, Biddulph	857 yd
TASTE OF PARADISE	3 High Street, Biddulph	919 yd
TANGS DYNASTY	4 High Street, Biddulph	926 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
LONDIS	126 Congleton Road, Biddulph		368 yd
Daily Mini Market	26 High Street, Biddulph		984 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Biddulph Valley Leisure Centre Thames Drive	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	417 yd
Woodhouse Academy WOODHOUSE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL WOODHOUSE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL WOODHOUSE LANE	grass pitches	498 yd
Halls Road Playing Fields Halls Road	grass pitches	764 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.3%
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%

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	2.7%

Download Speed

Median download speed	28.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	29 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	65.62 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	65.62 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	19.58 Mbit/s

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