Knowle Road Biddulph, Staffordshire Moorlands
51 addresses across 2 postcodes (ST8), about 230 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 37700516.
- Sales: 31 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £175,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 42 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 7, D: 33, E: 1).
- Flood: 5 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 5.3 km (3.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 600 m (0.4 miles) 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 195 to 200 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 51 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Biddulph Valley Surgery, about 570 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 720 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 42% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 129 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | £146,250 | £127,500 | £165,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £119,975 | £119,950 | £120,000 |
| 2019 | 3 | £115,000 | £112,000 | £115,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £99,250 | £92,500 | £106,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £103,000 | £103,000 | £103,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £75,000 | £75,000 | £75,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £97,000 | £88,000 | £106,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jul 2025 | 9 ST8 6LH | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2023 | 33 ST8 6LH | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2023 | 40 ST8 6LH | Semi-detached | £127,500 | |
| 21 Jan 2022 | 7 ST8 6LH | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 21 Sep 2021 | 56 ST8 6LH | Semi-detached | £117,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 Jul 2021 | 2 ST8 6LH | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 2 Jul 2021 | 39 ST8 6LH | Semi-detached | £119,950 | |
| 5 Aug 2019 | 33 ST8 6LH | Semi-detached | £112,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2019 | 52 ST8 6LH | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 25 Jan 2019 | 52 ST8 6LH | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2018 | 1 ST8 6LH | Semi-detached | £105,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 13 Jul 2018 | 7 ST8 6LH | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2014 | 6 ST8 6LH | Semi-detached | £106,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2014 | 58 ST8 6LH | Semi-detached | £92,500 | |
| 3 Aug 2012 | 46 ST8 6LH | Semi-detached | £103,000 | |
| 17 Feb 2010 | 52 ST8 6LH | Semi-detached | £75,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2009 | 6 ST8 6LH | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 10 Jan 2008 | 56 ST8 6LH | Semi-detached | £90,000 | |
| 9 Nov 2006 | 33 ST8 6LH | Semi-detached | £88,000 | |
| 23 Aug 2006 | 27 ST8 6LH | Semi-detached | £106,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2005 | 56 ST8 6LH | Semi-detached | £63,000 | |
| 12 Sep 2005 | 56 ST8 6LH | Semi-detached | £53,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2005 | 58 ST8 6LH | Semi-detached | £73,500 | |
| 14 Feb 2003 | 58 ST8 6LH | Semi-detached | £52,950 | |
| 31 Jan 2003 | 27 ST8 6LH | Semi-detached | £64,000 | |
| 17 Jan 2003 | 40 ST8 6LH | Semi-detached | £59,950 | |
| 14 Oct 2002 | 9 ST8 6LH | Semi-detached | £26,880 | |
| 13 Sep 2002 | 58 ST8 6LH | Semi-detached | £34,500 | |
| 5 Aug 2002 | 33 ST8 6LH | Semi-detached | £30,080 | New build. |
| 22 Aug 2001 | 8 ST8 6LH | Semi-detached | £47,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2000 | 58 ST8 6LH | Semi-detached | £23,500 |
Energy performance certificates
42 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 76 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (28); Bungalow, semi-detached (13); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1950-1966 (36); 1930-1949 (3); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (27); owner-occupied (12).
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 (80% of about 710 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 (550 m (0.3 miles))
- Minster Mill, Walley Street, Biddulph ST8 6EA: up to 33 homes, not permissioned (850 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 10 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST8 6LH | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 4 / 7 | unlikely |
| ST8 6LQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 51 addresses are between 195 m and 200 m above sea level (197 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST8 6LH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| ST8 6LQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Congleton 324,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Kidsgrove 288,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Longport 79,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 43 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Warwick Street Biddulph | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Congleton | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Greenway Bank Car Park | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | PoGo Charge | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 27.4 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Biddulph Valley Surgery | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Biddulph Pharmacy | 240 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Biddulph Dental Care | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Congleton War Memorial Hospital | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Police station | Staffordshire Police - Biddulph Police Post | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Mfg - Biddulph | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 790 m² | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 9.5 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 710 m² | 370 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 240 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,320 m² | 350 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 11 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Knypersley Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 750 m (0.5 miles) south. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Knypersley Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 750 m (0.5 miles) south |
| 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 | 860 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Plankhollow Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Tinker's Clough | Valley | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Robin Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Knypersley Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| The Serpentine | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 50 | 51 |
1 of the street's 51 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 300 m | 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 | 360 m | No published inspection |
| Knypersley First School | Primary | 3–9 | 520 m (0.3 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 |
| Kingsfield First School | Primary | 3–9 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Squirrel Hayes First School | Primary | 3–9 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Biddulph High School | Secondary | 13–18 | 820 m (0.5 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 (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodhouse Academy | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHEPHERD STREET CHIP SHOP ST8 6HZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2025 |
| OUR LADY OF GRACE CATHOLIC ACADEMY ST8 6LW | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2026 |
| ROACHES UPPER SCHOOL ST8 7AB | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2024 |
| JAMES BATEMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL ST8 7AT | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2026 |
| R-M-H Catering ST8 6HH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 14 May 2026 |
| Fruitful Bakery ST8 6AS | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2026 |
| OWENS FAMILY BUTCHERS LTD ST8 6AS | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2025 |
| ROTI RESTAURANT ST8 6AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| CROWN AND CUSHION ST8 6AS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Knypersley Store and News ST8 7AE | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2022 |
| ONTAP ST8 6AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Nov 2022 |
| Tonis Treats @ The Kitchen Bakery ST8 6AS | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cake by Millrise @ The Kitchen Bakery ST8 6AS | Manufacturers/packers | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| BIDDULPH CHINESE ST8 6AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 76 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sports/Recreation Area (23); On or near Villa Close (21); On or near Douglas Avenue (18); On or near Shakespeare Court (16); On or near West Street (15).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 42% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 50% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 70% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
Nearby streets
Tunstall Road · Villa Close · Slater Street · Shepherd Street · West Street · John Street · Edge View Court · Warwick Street · Shakespeare Court · Shaw Street · Douglas Avenue · Hams Close
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.