Town Pop. 1,443

Living in Biddulph Moor: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Biddulph Moor comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 84/100 against a national town median of 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the ST8 postcode district, Biddulph Moor scores lowest. Against the wider ST8 district average of 52/100, that is 7 points below. On economic health specifically, Biddulph Moor sits 25 points above the ST8 district figure of 59/100. For the surrounding area, see ST8 postcode district.

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Biddulph Moor scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
78.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 49 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Dales Close 8 crimes
  2. 2 Hillside Close 8 crimes
  3. 3 Robin Hill 8 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.925 · PM2.5 6.381 · PM10 9.713 µg/m³
75
Green Space 15
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
32
3 schools in area · 11 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good1Ungraded
  • Oxhey First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Woodhouse AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Moor First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
16
A&E departmentsRoyal Stoke University Hospital8.1 mi
Leighton Hospital13.5 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital19.1 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66%
Nearest GP surgerybiddulphdoctors1.7 mi
GP capacity1,463 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
10
Full fibre (FTTP)64.7%
available across Staffordshire Moorlands
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
29.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
30.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 60 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate53.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.3%Unemployed1.3%Retired37.5%Student1.4%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.8%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary20%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.4%Apprenticeship7.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership91.9%
Among the least-deprived 23% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
54
Council tax Staffordshire Moorlands · 2026-27
A £1,559
B £1,818
C £2,078
D £2,338
E £2,858
F £3,377
G £3,897
H £4,676
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
32
Congleton 3.3 mi
Kidsgrove 4.9 mi
Longport 6.3 mi
J17 M6 8.7 mi
J16 M6 8.8 mi
J16 M6 8.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £240,000 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£192k £217k £243k £269k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Biddulph 55 1.3 mi away ⇄
Rudyard 45 2.6 mi away ⇄
Brown Edge 50 2.9 mi away ⇄
Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel 62 3.2 mi away ⇄
Endon 51 3.3 mi away ⇄
The Bank 51 3.8 mi away ⇄
Stanley (Staffordshire Moorlands) 47 4.0 mi away ⇄
Longsdon 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Congleton 58 4.3 mi away ⇄
Scholar Green 59 4.6 mi away ⇄
Kidsgrove 59 4.8 mi away ⇄
Leek 58 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Biddulph Moor a nice place to live?

Biddulph Moor has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Biddulph Moor is 45/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Biddulph Moor?

Biddulph Moor is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 113 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Biddulph Moor?

Among the top-rated schools in Biddulph Moor are Oxhey First School and Woodhouse Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Biddulph Moor in total.

What are house prices like in Biddulph Moor?

The current median house price in Biddulph Moor is £240,000, around 16% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 19%.

Biddulph Moor in context

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Postcode districts in Biddulph Moor

ST8 52 ⇄

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