Queen's Drive Biddulph, Staffordshire Moorlands
76 addresses across 3 postcodes (ST8), about 510 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 37700940.
- Energy: 48 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3, C: 17, D: 25, E: 3).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 Kidsgrove, about 5.7 km (3.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 120 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 216 to 225 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 76 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Biddulph Valley Surgery, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 55% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 68 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
48 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (48). Built: 1950-1966 (35); 1991-1995 (5); 1967-1975 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (29); rented (private) (15); rented (social) (3).
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 (96% of about 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 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 7DA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| ST8 7DB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| ST8 6LY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 76 addresses are between 216 m and 225 m above sea level (223 m on average); the ground rises about 9 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST8 6LY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| ST8 7DA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| ST8 7DB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kidsgrove 288,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.6 miles) |
| Congleton 324,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Longport 79,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.1 km (5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mayfield Road Braddocks Hay | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Congleton | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Greenway Bank Car Park | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | PoGo Charge | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 27.9 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Biddulph Valley Surgery | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Biddulph Pharmacy | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Biddulph Dental Care | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Haywood Hospital | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Police station | Biddulph Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Mfg - Biddulph | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 120 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 9.5 ha | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 890 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.7 ha | 210 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,830 m² | 120 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 12 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Knypersley Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 610 m (0.4 miles) south-west. 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* | 610 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Biddulph Grange | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Coppice | Wood | 610 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Tinker's Clough | Valley | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Plankhollow Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Knypersley Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Robin Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| The Serpentine | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.1 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 74 | 76 |
2 of the street's 76 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 | 360 m | 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 |
| Squirrel Hayes First School | Primary | 3–9 | 360 m | No published inspection |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 480 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 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kingsfield First School | Primary | 3–9 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Knypersley First School | Primary | 3–9 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Oxhey First School | Primary | 3–9 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIDDULPH HIGH SCHOOL ST8 7AR | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2026 |
| EDWARDS & WARD @ SQUIRREL HAYES FIRST SCHOOL ST8 7DF | School/college/university | 370 m | 4 Good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Barley Mow ST8 6NE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Biddulph Youth and Community Centre Food Bank ST8 6NE | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 16 Nov 2022 |
| Biddulph Churches Together Food Bank ST8 6NE | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Welcome Space ST8 6NE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2026 |
| OUR LADY OF GRACE CATHOLIC ACADEMY ST8 6LW | School/college/university | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Trent Grove (19); On or near Church Close (12); On or near Mayfield Road (12); On or near Mayfield Court (5); On or near Greenfield (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 55% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 37% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 75% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 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 | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
Greenfield · Trent Grove · Mayfield Court · Ruabon Close · St Davids Way · Appleton Close · Mostyn Close · Edgeley Road · Squirrel Hayes Avenue · Menai Drive · Merthyr Grove · Mayfield Road
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.