Bellringer Close Biddulph, Staffordshire Moorlands
17 addresses across 1 postcode (ST8), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 37701452.
- Sales: 30 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £210,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 5, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Staffordshire Moorlands costs £2,338 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Congleton, about 5 km (3.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 330 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 181 to 183 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Biddulph Valley Surgery, about 310 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 75% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 51 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £183,000 | £183,000 | £183,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £182,500 | £180,000 | £185,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £156,500 | £156,500 | £156,500 |
| 2018 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| 2016 | 3 | £131,000 | £124,000 | £148,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £148,000 | £148,000 | £148,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £111,000 | £111,000 | £111,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £127,000 | £127,000 | £127,000 |
| 2006 | 3 | £122,000 | £112,000 | £122,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2026 | 6 ST8 7PH | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2024 | 7 ST8 7PH | Semi-detached | £183,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2023 | 4 ST8 7PH | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2022 | 14 ST8 7PH | Terraced | £185,000 | |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 20 ST8 7PH | Terraced | £180,000 | |
| 8 Feb 2019 | 6 ST8 7PH | Semi-detached | £156,500 | |
| 24 Oct 2018 | 16 ST8 7PH | Terraced | £100,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2016 | 14 ST8 7PH | Terraced | £124,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2016 | 11 ST8 7PH | Semi-detached | £131,000 | |
| 6 May 2016 | 6 ST8 7PH | Semi-detached | £148,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2015 | 14 ST8 7PH | Terraced | £115,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2013 | 2 ST8 7PH | Semi-detached | £148,000 | |
| 4 May 2012 | 12 ST8 7PH | Semi-detached | £111,000 | |
| 2 May 2008 | 12 ST8 7PH | Semi-detached | £127,000 | |
| 3 Aug 2006 | 7 ST8 7PH | Semi-detached | £122,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2006 | 11 ST8 7PH | Semi-detached | £122,000 | |
| 3 Feb 2006 | 6 ST8 7PH | Semi-detached | £112,000 | |
| 27 May 2005 | 7 ST8 7PH | Semi-detached | £118,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2004 | 11 ST8 7PH | Semi-detached | £81,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2003 | 10 ST8 7PH | Semi-detached | £86,000 | |
| 26 Oct 2001 | 5 ST8 7PH | Semi-detached | £57,950 | |
| 9 Aug 2001 | 4 ST8 7PH | Semi-detached | £62,500 | |
| 29 Mar 2001 | 18 ST8 7PH | Terraced | £44,950 | |
| 23 Mar 2001 | 10 ST8 7PH | Semi-detached | £47,500 | |
| 1 Sep 2000 | 7 ST8 7PH | Semi-detached | £50,000 | |
| 6 Aug 1999 | 12 ST8 7PH | Semi-detached | £40,000 | |
| 11 Aug 1998 | 10 ST8 7PH | Semi-detached | £39,500 | |
| 12 Sep 1997 | 18 ST8 7PH | Terraced | £35,000 | |
| 30 Nov 1995 | 12 ST8 7PH | Semi-detached | £36,500 | |
| 24 Feb 1995 | 1 ST8 7PH | Semi-detached | £43,000 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 58 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5); Bungalow, semi-detached (2); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1976-1982 (6); 1983-1990 (4); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11).
Council tax
What each band costs in Staffordshire Moorlands in 2026-27: Band D £2,338 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,559 | £1,819 | £2,078 | £2,338 | £2,858 | £3,377 | £3,897 | £4,676 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (49% of about 980 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- The Homestead, John Street, Biddulph: up to 10 homes, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Minster Mill, Walley Street, Biddulph ST8 6EA: up to 33 homes, not permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- 46B, Station Road, permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 181 m and 183 m above sea level (182 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST8 7PH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Congleton 324,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Kidsgrove 288,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Longport 79,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest John Street Biddulph | 270 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Congleton | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Greenway Bank Car Park | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | PoGo Charge | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 27.1 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Biddulph Valley Surgery | 310 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Biddulph Pharmacy | 120 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Biddulph Dental Care | 320 m |
| Hospital | Congleton War Memorial Hospital | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Police station | Staffordshire Police - Biddulph Police Post | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Mfg - Biddulph | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 790 m² | 330 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.6 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Paddock Play Area 1,000 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 370 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 850 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 1.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Biddulph Grange, a registered park or garden (Grade I), 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Biddulph Grange | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Coppice | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Plankhollow Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Robin Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Tinker's Clough | Valley | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Edge Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| The Serpentine | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 17 |
4 of the street's 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Staffordshire Moorlands: see them on the Staffordshire Moorlands page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsfield First School | Primary | 3–9 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| James Bateman Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Knypersley First School | Primary | 3–9 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Squirrel Hayes First School | Primary | 3–9 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Biddulph High School | Secondary | 13–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Oxhey First School | Primary | 3–9 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodhouse Academy | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-M-H Catering ST8 6HH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 4 Good | 14 May 2026 |
| Fruitful Bakery ST8 6AS | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2026 |
| OWENS FAMILY BUTCHERS LTD ST8 6AS | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2025 |
| CROWN AND CUSHION ST8 6AS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Tonis Treats @ The Kitchen Bakery ST8 6AS | Retailers - other | 300 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cake by Millrise @ The Kitchen Bakery ST8 6AS | Manufacturers/packers | 300 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| ROTI RESTAURANT ST8 6AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| BRADLEY GREEN ST8 6AS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2025 |
| ONTAP ST8 6AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 16 Nov 2022 |
| BIDDULPH CHINESE ST8 6AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Sep 2025 |
| SHEPHERD STREET CHIP SHOP ST8 6HZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2025 |
| B & M Bargains ST8 6AS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 340 m | 5 Very good | 8 Mar 2016 |
| Mexitalia ST8 6AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Biddulph Cafe ST8 6AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Apr 2025 |
| BIDDULPH FISH BAR ST8 6AZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lorena Close (18); On or near West Street (15); On or near Slater Street (5); On or near Banbury Grove (3); On or near Silver Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 75% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- ST8 7PH: 17 addresses
Nearby streets
Crabtree Avenue · Hams Close · Havelock Grove · Colliers Way · Banbury Grove · West Street · John Street · Diamond Close · Lorena Close · Silver Close · Tunstall Road · Slater Street
All the streets in ST8 and across Staffordshire Moorlands.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.