About Braddocks Hay

Braddocks Hay is a small settlement located in Staffordshire, within the county of England. It lies in a rural area, with the surrounding landscape characterised by open fields and scattered woodland. The village is part of the ST8 postcode area, which covers a wide rural region in the north of Staffordshire. While not a large community, Braddocks Hay retains a quiet, countryside atmosphere, with a mix of traditional and modern housing. The area is accessible via local roads, and nearby villages offer basic amenities. Its location provides a peaceful environment for those seeking a slower pace of life, with easy access to the wider Staffordshire countryside.

School Ratings in Braddocks Hay

Families in Braddocks Hay have access to 89 local schools. Oxhey First School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 4 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Braddocks Hay

Homes sell for an average of £197K locally. Most of the housing is made up of semi-detached homes, averaging £161K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Braddocks Hay

Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Braddocks Hay, with 28 incidents recorded in March 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Braddocks Hay

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Braddocks Hay around the national average for deprivation. Employment rates locally are in line with what is seen across England. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Braddocks Hay

Braddocks Hay benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 2,591 sales

Average Price £197K
£4K — £1.2M
Detached £267K 905
Semi £161K 999
Terraced £129K 518
Flat £95K 49

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

53 Primary
13 Secondary
23 Other
Kingsfield First School Primary 110 yards Staffordshire Moorlands Children's Centre Good 0.2 miles Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy Primary 0.3 miles Squirrel Hayes First School Primary Good 0.4 miles Roaches School Inadequate 0.5 miles James Bateman Middle School Middle deemed secondary 0.5 miles Knypersley First School Primary 0.5 miles Biddulph High School Secondary Good 0.6 miles Oxhey First School Primary Outstanding 0.7 miles Woodhouse Academy Middle deemed secondary Good 0.8 miles Moor First School Primary 1.5 miles Castle Primary School Primary Good 1.8 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Braddocks Hay IMD 2025

Deprivation levels in Braddocks Hay are around the national average based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment is accessible for most residents and household incomes reflect the broader national picture. The area maintains a steady balance between affordability and quality of life.

Overall Deprivation
6/10
Income
7/10
Employment
6/10
Education
6/10
Health
6/10
Housing
7/10
Living Environment
6/10
4,226 Children (0-15) 16%
15,315 Working Age 58%
8,839 Older (60+) 34%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 27% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 13% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Braddocks Hay 120 crimes · March 2026

Average Crime Area

Crime in Braddocks Hay is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.

51 Violence & Sexual Offences
28 Anti-Social Behaviour
10 Criminal Damage & Arson
7 Vehicle Crime
6 Public Order
5 Burglary
5 Other Theft
3 Drugs
3 Other Crime
1 Weapons
1 Robbery
Local Policing
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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Kidsgrove Train Station 3.5 miles
Longport Train Station 5.3 miles
Alsager Train Station 5.4 miles
Longton Train Station 8.7 miles
Holmes Chapel Train Station 9.4 miles
Sandbach Train Station 9.4 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Biddulph 0 yards Gillow Heath 0.6 miles Knypersley 0.6 miles Rock End 0.9 miles Newpool 0.9 miles Brown Lees 0.9 miles Robin Hill 1.2 miles Crowborough 1.2 miles Marsh Green 1.2 miles Biddulph Moor 1.4 miles Harriseahead 1.4 miles Poolfold 1.4 miles

Local Government

District Staffordshire Moorlands
County Staffordshire
Ward Biddulph West
Constituency Staffordshire Moorlands
Parish Biddulph
Region West Midlands

Streets in ST8 30 shown View all streets

Akesmoor Lane 3 Albert Street 2 Alders Road 1 Anvil Drive 1 Appleton Close 1 Asquith Close 1 Balfour Grove 1 Banbury Grove 1 Barmouth Close 1 Barmouth Grove 1 Barrage Road 1 Bateman Avenue 1 Beatrice Walk 1 Beaumont Close 1 Beckfields Close 1 Beech Close 1 Bellringer Close 2 Bemersley Road 2 Biddulph Common Road 1 Biddulph Park Road 2 Biddulph Town BW 79 1 Birch Avenue 1 Blackbird Way 1 Bluebell Close 2 Bollin Grove 1 Bowmere Close 1 Briarswood 1 Bridge Street 1 Brocks Croft Gardens 2 Brook Gardens 2

Postcodes in ST8 50 shown View all postcodes

ST8 6AA ST8 6AB ST8 6AD ST8 6AE ST8 6AF ST8 6AG ST8 6AJ ST8 6AP ST8 6AQ ST8 6AR ST8 6AS ST8 6AT ST8 6AU ST8 6AW ST8 6AX ST8 6AY ST8 6AZ ST8 6BA ST8 6BB ST8 6BD ST8 6BG ST8 6BJ ST8 6BL ST8 6BN ST8 6BP ST8 6BQ ST8 6BS ST8 6BT ST8 6BU ST8 6BW ST8 6BX ST8 6BY ST8 6BZ ST8 6DA ST8 6DB ST8 6DD ST8 6DE ST8 6DF ST8 6DG ST8 6DH ST8 6DJ ST8 6DL ST8 6DN ST8 6DP ST8 6DQ ST8 6DR ST8 6DS ST8 6DT ST8 6DU ST8 6DW