Living in ST8, Staffordshire Moorlands
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around ST8 in Staffordshire Moorlands. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Staffordshire Moorlands: £227,875, up 9.4% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider West Midlands average is £234,731.
What actually sold around ST8
105 recorded home sales on the streets around central ST8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £170,000 and a range from £70,000 to £375,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 JUBILEE CLOSE, ST8 6HQ | semi-detached | £195,000 | 2026-06-23 |
| 72 CHURCH ROAD, ST8 6NE | semi-detached | £70,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 7 TERN CLOSE, ST8 7TL | detached | £340,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 205 MOORLAND ROAD, ST8 6TH | terraced | £170,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 5 GUNN STREET, ST8 6AY | semi-detached | £138,950 | 2026-05-21 |
| 34 OAKFIELD GROVE, ST8 6UH | detached | £360,000 | 2026-05-15 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
15 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxhey First School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.5 mi |
| Whitfield Valley Primary Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 2.9 mi |
| Woodhouse Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Thursfield Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.2 mi |
| St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.4 mi |
| Mossley CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.6 mi |
11 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 15.8% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 14.3% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 13.8% |
| Elementary occupations | 13.7% |
| Professional occupations | 11.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
111 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central ST8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Staffordshire Moorlands's figures.
Common questions about ST8
What is the average house price in ST8?
The average sold price in Staffordshire Moorlands is £227,875 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in ST8?
Prices in Staffordshire Moorlands are up 9.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in ST8?
The median of 105 recorded sales around central ST8 in the last 2 years is £170,000, ranging from £70,000 to £375,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in ST8?
15 schools sit within 3 miles of central ST8, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in ST8?
111 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central ST8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is ST8 at risk of flooding?
Central ST8 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is ST8 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £170,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 111 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is ST8 safe?
111 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central ST8 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? ST8 or ST6, ST8 or CW12, ST8 or ST7.
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