About Brown Lees

Brown Lees is a small settlement located in Staffordshire, within the county of England. It lies in the ST8 postcode area, situated in a rural part of the county. The area is characterised by open countryside and agricultural land, with a mix of residential properties and farmland. The surrounding landscape offers a peaceful environment, typical of the Staffordshire countryside. While not a large community, Brown Lees maintains a quiet, close-knit atmosphere with local amenities serving the needs of its residents. The location is accessible by road, with nearby villages and towns providing additional services and facilities. Its position within the wider region makes it a convenient base for those exploring the central parts of Staffordshire.

School Ratings in Brown Lees

Families in Brown Lees have access to 105 local schools. Oxhey First School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 4 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Brown Lees

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 Brown Lees

Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Brown Lees, with 22 incidents recorded in April 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Brown Lees

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Brown Lees 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 Brown Lees

Brown Lees 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

64 Primary
14 Secondary
27 Other
Knypersley First School Primary 0.3 miles Roaches School Inadequate 0.4 miles James Bateman Middle School Middle deemed secondary 0.6 miles Biddulph High School Secondary Good 0.7 miles Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy Primary 0.7 miles Kingsfield First School Primary 0.9 miles Squirrel Hayes First School Primary Good 1 miles Staffordshire Moorlands Children's Centre Good 1 miles Thursfield Primary School Primary Good 1.1 miles Castle Primary School Primary Good 1.2 miles Packmoor Ormiston Academy Primary 1.3 miles Woodcocks' Well CofE Primary School Primary Requires Improvement 1.4 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Brown Lees IMD 2025

Deprivation levels in Brown Lees 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 Brown Lees 88 crimes · April 2026

Average Crime Area

Crime in Brown Lees 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.

31 Violence & Sexual Offences
22 Anti-Social Behaviour
9 Criminal Damage & Arson
6 Public Order
5 Other Theft
4 Vehicle Crime
3 Burglary
2 Weapons
2 Shoplifting
2 Other Crime
1 Drugs
1 Robbery
Local Policing
Staffordshire Biddulph Town Visit force website →
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 2.6 miles
Longport Train Station 4.5 miles
Alsager Train Station 4.7 miles
Longton Train Station 8.2 miles
Sandbach Train Station 9 miles
Holmes Chapel Train Station 9.3 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Newpool 0 yards Knypersley 0.6 miles Harriseahead 0.6 miles Wain Lee 0.9 miles Stadmorslow 0.9 miles Biddulph 0.9 miles Braddocks Hay 0.9 miles Rock End 1.2 miles Dales Green 1.2 miles Lane Ends 1.2 miles The Rookery 1.4 miles Mow Cop 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