Brownlees Road Brown Lees, Staffordshire Moorlands
38 addresses across 4 postcodes (ST8), about 350 m long. USRN 37702164.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2007 the median was £112,500 across 3 sales.
- 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 C; Band D in Staffordshire Moorlands costs £2,338 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Kidsgrove, about 4.3 km (2.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Greenway Bank Country Park, is about 870 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 198 to 204 m above sea level.
- Noise: 19 of its 38 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Biddulph Valley Surgery, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away.
- People: About 570 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 18 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3 | £112,500 | £95,000 | £128,500 |
| 2006 | 1 | £123,000 | £123,000 | £123,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £119,950 | £119,950 | £119,950 |
| 2003 | 2 | £73,000 | £72,000 | £74,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £65,250 | £60,000 | £70,500 |
| 2000 | 2 | £46,475 | £43,000 | £49,950 |
| 1999 | 2 | £45,250 | £43,000 | £47,500 |
| 1998 | 1 | £41,000 | £41,000 | £41,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £138,950 | £138,950 | £138,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Aug 2007 | 70 ST8 6PH | Semi-detached | £128,500 | |
| 31 May 2007 | 88 ST8 6PH | Semi-detached | £112,500 | |
| 27 Feb 2007 | 72 ST8 6PH | Semi-detached | £95,000 | |
| 23 Aug 2006 | 74 ST8 6PH | Semi-detached | £123,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2005 | 86 ST8 6PH | Semi-detached | £100,000 | |
| 28 May 2004 | 116 ST8 6PH | Semi-detached | £119,950 | |
| 20 Jun 2003 | 76 ST8 6PH | Semi-detached | £74,000 | |
| 9 May 2003 | 84 ST8 6PH | Terraced | £72,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2002 | 96 ST8 6PH | Semi-detached | £60,000 | |
| 14 Jun 2002 | 82 ST8 6PH | Semi-detached | £70,500 | |
| 23 Jun 2000 | 74 ST8 6PH | Semi-detached | £43,000 | |
| 21 Feb 2000 | 66 ST8 6PH | Semi-detached | £49,950 | |
| 1 Oct 1999 | 116 ST8 6PH | Semi-detached | £47,500 | |
| 4 Jun 1999 | 70 ST8 6PH | Semi-detached | £43,000 | |
| 17 Jun 1998 | 84 ST8 6PH | Terraced | £41,000 | |
| 31 Oct 1997 | 104 ST8 6PH | Detached | £138,950 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (38% of about 1,560 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 39 addresses are between 198 m and 204 m above sea level (203 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST8 6PH | 100% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
| ST8 7PL | 93% | 7% | 7% | 0% |
| ST8 7PP | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| ST8 7PT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kidsgrove 288,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Longport 79,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Congleton 324,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Childerplay Road Knypersley | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Congleton | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Greenway Bank Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | PoGo Charge | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 29.1 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Biddulph Valley Surgery | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Packmoor Pharmacy | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Biddulph Dental Care | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Haywood Hospital | 4.3 km (2.6 miles) |
| Police station | Staffordshire Police - Biddulph Police Post | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | Thoroughgoods Select Convenience, Freg Hayes Cashzone | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Greenway Bank Country Park 66 ha | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 570 m² | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.3 ha | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 760 m² | 230 m |
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Plankhollow Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Greenway Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Dallows Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| The Serpentine | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Tinker's Clough | Valley | 1.5 km (1 mile) east |
| Chatterley Whitfield Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 19 | 38 |
19 of the street's 38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biddulph High School | Secondary | 13–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| Packmoor Ormiston Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Knypersley First School | Primary | 3–9 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| James Bateman Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Thursfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Povey's Oatcakes ST8 7PP | Manufacturers/packers | 50 m | 5 Very good | 24 Nov 2025 |
| EG On The Move Ltd @ Blue Gates PFS ST8 7PX | Retailers - other | 100 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Mill Hayes Residential Care Home ST8 7PS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2022 |
| SPRINGBANK CARE HOME ST8 7PS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2026 |
| THE NELSON INN ST8 6PW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Childerplay Road (16); On or near Prospect Way (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 41% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 74% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 56% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 7 to 8 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 7PL: 18 addresses of 24 in the postcode
- ST8 7PP: 18 addresses of 20 in the postcode
- ST8 6PH: 1 address of 39 in the postcode
- ST8 7PT: 1 address of 4 in the postcode
Nearby streets
New Buildings · Prospect Way · Childerplay Road · Forge Way · Victoria Row
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.