Severn Close, Biddulph, Stoke-on-trent, ST8 7PG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST8 7PG has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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	46.8%	50%	3.2%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	53.2%	50%	-3.2%	49.0%	1.0%

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 7PG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62% 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	23.3%	21.1%	-2.2%	37.9%	-16.8%
Married: Opposite sex	58.6%	62%	3.4%	44.2%	17.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	10.2%	7.1%	-3.1%	9.1%	-2.0%
Widowed	6.4%	7.5%	1.1%	6.1%	1.4%

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	43.8%	37.7%	-6.1%	48.4%	-10.7%
Good health	35.5%	46.2%	10.7%	33.6%	12.6%
Fair health	14.7%	10.8%	-3.9%	12.7%	-1.9%
Bad health	3.7%	4.9%	1.2%	4.0%	0.9%
Very bad health	2.3%	0.3%	-2.0%	1.2%	-0.9%

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	19.5%	19.1%	-0.4%	18.2%	0.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.7%	7.5%	-7.2%	9.6%	-2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.8%	13.5%	-2.3%	13.4%	0.1%
Apprenticeship	7.1%	6.7%	-0.4%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.3%	21.3%	7.0%	16.9%	4.4%
Degree or Similar	25.2%	27.7%	2.5%	33.8%	-6.1%
Other	3.4%	4.1%	0.7%	2.8%	1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.7%	100%	1.3%	81.4%	18.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98% 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	98.7%	98%	-0.7%	83.2%	14.8%
European Union	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	6.1%	-4.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Middle East and Asia	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	5.6%	-5.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.7%	98%	-0.7%	83.2%	14.8%
10+ Years	0%	1%	1.0%	9.8%	-8.8%
2-5 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	1.3%	0.3%	-1.0%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.2%	76.7%	10.5%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
No passport held	11.5%	13.5%	-2.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.9%	37.2%	-1.3%
Christian	59.5%	46.2%	13.3%
Muslim	1.3%	6.5%	-5.2%
Not answered	3.3%	6.0%	-2.7%

Safety

Is Severn Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Severn Close was 40.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.5% lower than the Biddulph Moor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Severn Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Biddulph Moor and the 138th lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Staffordshire Moorlands .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.3%.

🔎 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 7PG, 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 Severn Close are based on 64 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 Severn Close, Biddulph, Stoke-on-trent, ST8 7PG

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST8 7PG

Average Price
£158,813

Semi-Detached
£141,138

Terraced
£139,685

Detached
£245,931

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Severn Close

Average Price
£152,138

Semi-Detached
£148,551

Terraced
£140,465

Detached
£237,954

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Severn CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
29 Severn Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£120,000	2023-06-30	£129,720
47 Severn Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£115,000	2023-05-31	£126,415
7 Severn Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£119,000	2022-07-29	£126,021
11 Severn Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£116,000	2021-03-31	£135,529
31 Severn Close, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£110,000	2021-01-15	£129,818

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST8 7PG

Employment

ST8 7PG 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in ST8 7PG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	105
Full-Time Employee	72
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	23
Other	7
Looking after home or family	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	39
Manufacturing	23
Human health and social work activities	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Construction	13
Education	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Administrative and support service activities	10
Other	8
Financial and insurance activities	8
Transport and storage	6
Information and communication	4
Mining and quarrying	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Accommodation and food service activities	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	434 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingsfield First School Gunn Street , Biddulph ST8 6AY	3out of 4	729 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Squirrel Hayes First School Springfield Road , Biddulph ST8 7DF	3out of 4	1,013 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy Woodland Street , Biddulph ST8 6LW	4out of 4	1,124 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Knypersley First School Newpool Road , Knypersley ST8 6NN	4out of 4	1,856 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	1,757 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	837 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
James Bateman Middle School Park Lane , Knypersley ST8 7AT	3out of 4	1,676 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	1,678 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	353 yd
SUKIS	21 High Street, Biddulph	865 yd
Turmeric Indian restaurant and dessert bar	39 High Street, Biddulph	892 yd
SOPHIA'S KITCHEN	69a High Street, Biddulph	983 yd
Biddulph Cafe	71 High Street, Biddulph	985 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Roaring Meg	Pennine Way, Biddulph	318 yd
Old Sam's	12 Congleton Road, Biddulph	743 yd
The Crafty Flanker	35 High Street, Biddulph	891 yd
ROYAL OAK	1 Station Road, Biddulph	936 yd
Biddulph Bowling and Recreational Club	Congleton Road, Biddulph	1,010 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
HOSI FISH AND CHIPS	78 Kingsfield Road, Biddulph	506 yd
GRANGE FISH BAR	167 Congleton Road, Biddulph	680 yd
RUPEYAL	10 Congleton Road, Biddulph	757 yd
TASTE OF PARADISE	3 High Street, Biddulph	817 yd
TANGS DYNASTY	4 High Street, Biddulph	833 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
LONDIS	126 Congleton Road, Biddulph	541 yd
Daily Mini Market	26 High Street, Biddulph	887 yd
J.Sainsburys PLC	Wharf Road, Biddulph	976 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Biddulph Valley Leisure Centre Thames Drive	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	374 yd
Woodhouse Academy WOODHOUSE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL WOODHOUSE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL WOODHOUSE LANE	grass pitches	859 yd
Halls Road Playing Fields Halls Road	grass pitches	897 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	119.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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