Staffordshire County Council GIS Locality Analysis: Biddulph Town April 2018 March 2018

Staffordshire County Council

GIS Locality Analysis: Biddulph town

April 2018

March 2018

Contents 1 How we have used population demographics ...... 3 2 Area covered by Biddulph town locality analysis mapping ...... 4 3 Biddulph Locality Population Demographics ...... 4 4 Further information about the Biddulph analysis area ...... 9 4.1 Access to Local Facilities and Services ...... 9 4.2 Access to Leisure and Recreational Facilities ...... 18 5 Access to local care facilities/age appropriate housing in Biddulph ...... 18 6 Biddulph summary ...... 23

1 How we have used population demographics

Lower Super Output Areas (LSOAs) have been used for the purpose of identifying the population demographics. These are geographical areas designed to improve the reporting of small geographical area statistics for Census purposes, and generally consist of between 1000 – 3000 people or 400 – 1200 households.

For the purposes of statistical analysis, the population is divided into five equal groups called quintiles. The Locality Analysis focuses on those LSOAs which, when ranked against all other LSOAs in the country, fall into the first quintile (or top 20%) because it has the highest concentration of a population demographic or a deprivation index, for example people aged 75 plus or Health Deprivation and Disability.

Colour coding is used in the graphics to effectively display the various concentrations in quintiles of a particular demographic for the LSOA in question. In the maps LSOAs that fall into the first quintile are coloured red, and those in the second quintile which has the next highest concentration, are displayed as amber. See below for legend key:

Population data for the Lower Super Output Areas has been derived from 2016 mid-year population estimates from the Office of National Statistics. Indices of deprivation 2015 data is from Communities and Local Government and Single Person Households data comes from 2011 Census, Office for National Statistics. The Indices of Deprivation 2015 measure relative deprivation in the Lower Super Output Areas and consist of seven domains of deprivation which are combined to form the Index of Multiple Deprivation.

2 Area covered by Biddulph town locality analysis mapping

Biddulph town is a small town and is situated 3km from Biddulph Moor village which has some amenities but is otherwise isolated. A radius of 3km has been used to include Biddulph Moor from a central point of the junction of High Street and Wharf Road.

Map 1: area covered by analysis of services and amenities in Biddulph

A527 to Congleton

Biddulph town centre Biddulph Moor

Knypersley

A527 to Tunstall

3 Biddulph Locality Population Demographics

Table 1: Biddulph LSOAs in the top 20% for older person population LSOA Location Number of Demographics that are number residents flagging as high concentrations 1st quintile E01029767 Large LSOA located to the 1623 Aged 50 – 64. 422 people = east of Biddulph town 26% centre, containing the Aged 65 – 74. 284 people = conurbation of Biddulph 17% Moor. E01029768 This large LSOA which 1442 Aged 65 – 74. 281 people = stretches north west from 19% the north edge of Biddulph town centre covers residential areas around Gillow Heath and off Well Lane. It straddles Congleton Road to include housing around the Uplands. E01029769 Biddulph Grange Park falls 1750 Aged 75 +. 217 people = 12% into this large, mostly rural Aged 50 – 64. 414 people= LSOA north of the town 24%. centre. It also includes Aged 65 – 74. 341 people = housing estates off 19% Woodhouse Lane and Pennine Way on the northern edge of town. E01029770 Largely residential LSOA to 1914 Aged 50 – 64. 451 people= the north of Biddulph town. 24%. Aged 65 – 74. 291 people = 15%

LSOA Location Number of Demographics that are number residents flagging as high concentrations 1st quintile E01029771 Knypersley is the main built- 1598 Aged 75 +. 312 people = 20% up area in this large Aged 65 – 74. 279 people = otherwise mostly rural LSOA 17% to the south of Biddulph. Two care homes are located here. E01029772 Located south west of town, 1695 Aged 50 – 64. 396 people = largely residential covering 23% Brown Lees. E01029773 To the west of the town 1488 Aged 65 – 74. 301 people = centre, this LSOA covers a 20% small area of Brown Lees and the fringes of Biddulph’s western residential areas south of Gillow Heath. Source: 2014 mid-year population estimates, Office for National Statistics, Crown copyright

Population of people aged 50 – 64

LSOA E01029770 LSOA E01029769 451 people (24%) 414 people (24%)

Town centre Biddulph Moor

LSOA E01029772 396 people (23%)

LSOA E01029582 is LSOA E01029767 not included in this 422 people (26%) analysis

Source: 2014 mid-year population estimates, Office for National Statistics, Crown copyright

LSOA E01029582 is not included within this analysis as it does not include any areas of housing within Biddulph or Biddulph Moor.

• 4 LSOAs within the 3km radius fall into the top 20% (or first quintile) for population of people aged 50 - 64. • A further 3 LSOAs within the 3km radius fall into the second highest 20% (or second quintile). These can be seen on the above graphic where the LSOAs are coloured orange. • LSOAs in the first and second quintile for population aged 50 – 64 cover the areas surrounding Biddulph town, including Knypersley, Brown Lees and Biddulph Moor but do not cover Biddulph itself.

Population of people aged 65 - 74

LSOA E01029768 LSOA E01029769 281 people (19%) 341 people (19%)

LSOA E01029770 Biddulph Moor 291 people (15%)

LSOA E01029773 LSOA E01029767 301 people (20%) 284 People (17%)

Town centre LSOA E01029771 279 people (17%) LSOA E01029582 is not included in this analysis LSOA E01029777 is not included in the analysis Source: 2014 mid-year population estimates, Office for National Statistics, Crown copyright

LSOAs E01029582 and E01029775 are not included within this analysis as they do not include any areas of housing within Biddulph or Biddulph Moor.

• 6 LSOAs within the 3km radius of Biddulph town centre are in the highest quintile for population aged 65 - 74 population and one is in the second highest quintile. • This suggests that there are high numbers of this age group however these LSOAs do not cover Biddulph town centre itself, but the surrounding areas including Knypersley, Biddulph Moor and Brown Lees.

Population of people aged 75 +

LSOA E01029769 317 aged 75+ (12%)

Town centre Biddulph Moor

LSOA E01029771 312 aged 75+ (20%)

LSOA E1029775 is not included within this analysis

Source: 2014 mid-year population estimates, Office for National Statistics, Crown copyright

• There are 2 LSOAs within the 3km radius that fall into highest quintile for the aged 75 plus population and a further 3 that fall into the 2nd highest quintile for this age group.

• These LSOAs do not cover Biddulph town centre and this suggests that there are high concentrations of this particular age group in areas to the north, south and east of the town.

Table 2: Biddulph LSOAs in the top 20% for deprivation indicators LSOA Location Demographics that are flagging as high Numbers concentrations 1st Quintile E01029763 This LSOA covers the southern part of Biddulph town Income Deprivation Affecting Older People centre. It covers some areas of dense housing around Health Deprivation and Disability Charles Street plus residential areas in Knowle Style and Index of Multiple Deprivation off John Street, to its western border. One residential care home is located here. E01029765 A densely residential LSOA to the south of Biddulph Index of Multiple Deprivation town centre, adjoining E01029763 and the Knowle Style area. One age exclusive scheme is located here. E01029772 Located south west of town, largely residential covering Number of Single Households aged 65+ Brown Lees. Sources: Indices of Deprivation 2015, Communities and Local Government, Crown copyright 2016 Single Person Households: 2011 Census, Office for National Statistics, Crown copyright Populations: 2014 mid-year population estimates, Office for National Statistics, Crown copyright

Single person households aged 65+

Biddulph Moor Town centre

LSOA E01029772 LSOA E01029582 is not included int his analysis LSOA E01029775 is not included int his analysis

Source: 2011 Census, Office for National Statistics, Crown copyright

• One LSOA is in the highest quintile for numbers of single person households aged 65+, this covers Knypersley and part of Brown Lees. • Seven further quintiles fall into the 2nd highest quintile which cover the centre of Biddulph and Biddulph Moor.

Index of Multiple Deprivation National Quintile

Biddulph Moor Town centre

LSOA E01029763 LSOA E01029765

• 2 LSOAs are in the highest quintile for index of multiple deprivation, these cover central and southern areas of Biddulph. • One quintile which covers the north east part of central Biddulph is in the second highest quintile.

Health Deprivation and Disability

Town centre Biddulph Moor

LSOA E1029763

• LSOAs covering the whole of Biddulph town centre fall into the highest (south east of Biddulph town centre) or second highest (remainder of the town) quintiles for health deprivation and disability.

Income Deprivation Affecting Older People

Town centre

LSOA E1029763

• LSOAs covering the whole of Biddulph town centre fall into the highest (south east of Biddulph town centre) or second highest (remainder of the town) quintiles for income deprivation affecting older people.

4 Further information about the Biddulph analysis area

Biddulph is a small town in the north west of the Staffordshire Moorlands District Council area. It is about 14km by road west of Leek, which is the principal town of the district but has better road links to Congleton in Cheshire which is 7km to the north.

Biddulph has a compact town centre with most of its shops, including supermarkets, located around the High Street and Wharf Road areas. Other services such as cafés and hairdressers are also centred on these roads and the town’s two GP practices are located in the same health centre on Wharf Road car park close to the town centre.

The village of Biddulph Moor, which is 3.6km to the east, is included within this analysis.

4.1 Access to Local Facilities and Services

Bus routes in Biddulph town centre

Information from bustimes.org shows that Biddulph does not have a town service however it is well served by bus services which start and end at larger nearby towns such as Leek, Congleton, Newcastle and Hanley. The main bus routes are shown on the map below and are displayed as follows: Bus operators D&G Bus and First Potteries both provide services in Biddulph.

Map 2: Bus routes in Biddulph

A527 to Congleton Biddulph Moor

Source: Staffordshire County Council

People who wish to access a wider range of shopping and other facilities can use regular and frequent bus services.

Map 3: Bus routes to and from Biddulph

Route to Congleton

Biddulph Leek

Route to Hanley and Newcastle

Source: Staffordshire County Council

Table 3: Most frequent bus services in and around Biddulph Destination Frequency Service and Main bus stops in Journey time Operator Biddulph Congleton Hourly 94 Home Bargains 17 minutes to D&G Bus Congleton Hanley 30 minutes 7A Adjacent High 43 minutes to First Potteries Street Hanley Newcastle Hourly 94 Wharf Road 47 minutes to D&G Bus Newcastle Source: bustimes.org and Google Maps

Taxi services

There are numerous taxi services operating within the area according to yell.com. Accessibility would not be considered to be a problem for any site based within 3 km of Biddulph town centre.

Community transport

There are two community transport schemes in Biddulph operated by Biddulph Voluntary Transport Scheme and Support Staffordshire. The Support Staffordshire service is for people who live in Staffordshire Moorlands, have no other transport and are unable to access public transport. It will provide journeys up to 50 miles for the purposes of:

• Medical appointments • Personal business • Visiting friends/relations in hospital • Social events.

Supermarkets

The pin on the map below is inaccurate for the Sainsbury’s store; the correct location of this supermarket is indicated with an arrow. Home Bargains has been included within this section as it offers a range of tinned, dried and frozen foodstuffs.

Map 4: Supermarket locations in Biddulph

Sainsbury’s

Home Bargains

No supermarket at this location

Source: Staffordshire County Council

Table 4: Public transport accessibility for supermarkets Supermarket and Most frequent bus service Bus details Walking time distance from postcode bus stop to amenity (approx.) Home Bargains Every hour 94, 94A Under 2 mins D&G Bus 60m Sainsbury’s Every 30 mins 7A 1 min ST8 6AJ First Potteries 40m Yellow 9, 94, 94A D&G Bus Source: bustimes.org and Google Maps

Both supermarkets are accessible from the nearest bus stop for a frail, older person or person with limited mobility.

Post Offices

The only post office within the radius is located at 8-10 High Street, Biddulph ST8 6AP, as indicated on the map below from Google Maps.

Map 5: Post office location in Biddulph

Source: Postoffice.co.uk

Table 5: Public transport accessibility for post offices Post office and post Most frequent bus service Bus details Walking time distance from code bus stop to amenity (approx.) 6-8 High Street Every 30 mins 7A 4 mins ST8 6AP First Potteries 130m Yellow 9, 94, 94A D&G Source: bustimes.org and Google Maps

GP Practices

The two GP practices in the analysis area are both located at the Biddulph Primary Care Centre on Wharf Road, ST8 6AG:

• Dr P. J. Lightfoot and Partners (Biddulph Valley Surgery).

• Biddulph Doctors.

Map 6: GP surgery locations in Biddulph

Dr P.J. Lightfoot and Partners (Biddulph Valley Surgery)

Biddulph Doctors

Source: Staffordshire County Council

The Biddulph Primary Care Centre is located in a purpose-built building and situated on a public pay and display car park with a small number of car parking spaces for disabled people directly outside the building.

Both practices are accessible by public transport for a frail, older person or person with limited mobility.

Table 6: Public transport accessibility for GP practices GP Practice and Post Most frequent bus service Bus details Walking time distance from code bus stop to amenity (approx.) Biddulph Valley Every hour 94, 94A 3 mins Surgery D&G Bus 100m Biddulph Doctors Every hour 94, 94A 3 mins D&G Bus 100m Source: bustimes.org and Google Maps

GP Out of Hours Services

Staffordshire Doctors Urgent Care (SDUC) provides GP out of hours cover for North Staffordshire residents between 18:00 and 08:00 on weeknights and weekends from 18:00 Friday to 08:00 Monday and also Bank Holidays. This service is accessible by calling 111. This service is commissioned by the North Staffordshire Clinical Commissioning Group.

Pharmacies

There are two pharmacies in Biddulph and one in Biddulph Moor.

• The Co-Operative Pharmacy is located on High Street, Biddulph ST8 6AS • Well Street Pharmacy is located on Well Street, Biddulph ST8 6EZ • The Co-Operative pharmacy is located on New Street, Biddulph Moor ST8 7LR

Map 7: Pharmacy locations in Biddulph

The Co-Operative Pharmacy ST8 6AS The Co- Operative Pharmacy Well Street Pharmacy ST8 7LR

Source: Staffordshire County Council

One pharmacy in Biddulph and one in Biddulph Moor are accessible by public transport.

Table 7: Public transport accessibility for pharmacies Pharmacy and postcode Most frequent bus Bus details Walking time distance from service bus stop to amenity (approx.) The Co-Operative Pharmacy Every 30 mins 7A 2 mins ST8 6AS First Potteries 80 metres Yellow 9, 94, 94A D&G Well Street Every 30 mins 7A 5 mins ST8 6EZ First Potteries 174 metres Yellow 9, 94, 94A D&G The Co-Operative Pharmacy Every 2 hours 93 4 mins Biddulph Moor ST8 7LR D&G Coach and 131m Bus Source: bustimes.org and Google Maps

Dentists

There are 3 dental practices within the 3km radius of Biddulph town centre:

• Horizons Dental Practice, High Street ST8 6AA • Keen Dental Care, Well Street, Biddulph ST8 6HS • Synergy Dental Care on Tunstall Road, Biddulph ST8 6HN

Map 8: Dental practice locations in Biddulph

Horizons Dental Practice Keen Dental Care

Synergy Dental Care

Source: Staffordshire County Council

Table 8: Public transport accessibility for dental practices Dental practice and Most frequent bus Bus details Walking time/distance from postcode service nearest stop to amenity Horizons Dental Practice Every 30 minutes 7A 3 mins ST8 6AA First Potteries 90 metres Yellow 9, 94, 94A D&G Keen Dental Care Hourly 94 Under 1 minute ST8 6HS D&G Bus 10 metres Synergy Dental Care Every 30 minutes 7A 18 minutes ST8 6HN First Potteries 600 metres Yellow 9 D&G Source: bustimes.org and Google Maps

Two dental practices are accessible by public transport by an older, frail person or person with limited mobility.

Hospitals

There are no NHS hospitals in Biddulph. The nearest acute hospital is Royal Stoke University Hospital approximately 10 miles away. It is run by University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust.

Leek Moorlands Hospital is a community hospital in Leek run by Staffordshire and Stoke-on- Trent NHS Partnership Trust. It has a minor injuries and illnesses unit and a variety of clinics including diabetes and memory clinics. The hospital is accessible by bus services from Biddulph although this would involve changing at Leek bus station.

There are no private hospitals in the Biddulph area.

Opticians

There are 2 opticians within the 3 km radius.

• SW Cotton located at 75 High Street ST8 6AA • Nusyte Opticians located at 49 High Street ST8 6AD.

Both practices are located in Biddulph town centre and are accessible from the Wharf Road bus stop.

Table 9: Public transport accessibility for opticians Optician and postcode Most frequent bus Bus details Walking time/ distance from service nearest stop to amenity SW Cotton Every 30 minutes 7A 2 mins ST8 6AA First Potteries 60 metres Yellow 9, 94, 94A D&G Nusyte Opticians Every 30 minutes 7A 3 minutes ST8 6AD First Potteries 110 metres Yellow 9, 94, 94A D&G Source: bustimes.org and Google Maps

Chiropodists/Podiatrists

According to a Google search, there are 3 chiropodists/podiatrists within a 3km radius of the town centre; two are within an acceptable walking distance of a bus stop for an older, frail person or person with limited mobility.

• Biddulph Clinic on Station Road • Biddulph Valley Surgery at the Biddulph Primary Care Centre • PA Edwards on Asquith Close

Table 10: Public transport accessibility for chiropodists Chiropodist and postcode Most frequent bus Bus details Walking time/distance from service nearest stop to amenity Biddulph Clinic Every 30 minutes 7A 4 mins First Potteries 120 metres Yellow 9 D&G Biddulph Valley Surgery Every hour 94 3 mins D&G Bus 100m PA Edwards Every hour 94 5.5 mins D&G Bus 180m Source: bustimes.org and Google Maps

Banks, building societies and cash machines

TSB Bank and Hanley Economic Building Society both have a branch in Biddulph town centre. The TSB branch on King Street has a 24-hour cash machine and there is also a 24- hour cash machine located outside Sainsbury’s store.

Table 11: Public transport accessibility for banks Bank and post code Most frequent bus Bus details Walking time distance service from bus stop to amenity (approx.) Hanley Economic Every 30 mins 7A 70m Building Society First Potteries ST8 6AD Yellow 9, 94, 94A D&G Bus TSB Bank Every 30 minutes 94, 94A 100m ST8 6AZ D&G Source: bustimes.org and Staffordshire County Council

4.2 Access to Leisure and Recreational Facilities

Biddulph Valley Leisure Centre is located off Thames Drive, the nearest bus stop is located approximately 740m away on Wharf Road and is therefore considered not to be accessible by public transport for the target individuals. Facilities include a gym, swimming pool, group fitness studio and various classes.

Biddulph Country Park is situated 2km north east of Biddulph town centre; it is a 73-acre wooded hillside side with walkways, a large lake and a café.

5 Access to local care facilities/age appropriate housing in Biddulph

Extra care schemes

There are no extra care schemes within a 3km radius of Biddulph town centre.

Sheltered Housing

There are 2 sheltered housing complexes within the 3km radius.

Table 12: Sheltered housing in Biddulph Name Location Need catered for Units Services & Tenure Build date Facilities Highfield Highfield Retirement 19 Resident mgt Social rent 1973 House Close housing / Community ST8 6HE alarm Washington Gillow Heath, Retirement 34 Includes Social rent 1965 Close Biddulph, housing for aged mobility Stoke-on- 55+. standard Trent ST8 properties. 6RW Community alarm. Source: housingcare.org

• A total of 53 one-bedroomed studio and bungalows are available in sheltered housing schemes. Both schemes are available for social rent tenure only. • The schemes are located to the east and north west of Biddulph town centre. There is no access to sheltered housing in Biddulph Moor.

Map 9: Sheltered housing locations in Biddulph

Washington Close

Highfield House

Source: housingcare.org

Age Exclusive Housing

The following age exclusive housing developments are situated within a 3km radius of Biddulph town centre.

Table 13: Age exclusive housing in Biddulph Name Location Units Services & Facilities Tenure Build date St Johns Court St John’s 10 one- 55+ Social rent 1980 Road bedroomed Easy access to site and ST8 6TE flats on main bus route.

Moorlands Wells Close 30 one- Community Alarm / Social rent 1988 Court ST8 6DL bedroomed Wheelchair Accessible flats Visiting management staff Shakespeare Off Warwick 11 one- 55+ Social rent 1991 Court Street bedroomed Community Alarm ST8 6JS bungalows

Wickenstones Church Road 6 one- 55+ Social rent 1997 Court ST8 6UW bedroomed Community Alarm bungalows

Source: housingcare.org

• 57 one-bedroomed units of accommodation are available in age exclusive housing schemes on a social rent tenure only • Accommodation is available in flats and bungalows • There is no age exclusive housing in Biddulph Moor.

Map 10: Age exclusive housing locations in Biddulph

St Johns Court

Moorlands Court

Wickenstones Shakespeare Court Court

Source: housingcare.org

Care homes – Residential Care only

Table 14: Residential homes in Biddulph Name Location Specialist Care Beds Services & Facilities Categories

Choices Biddulph Caring for adults over 4 Independent Living Training Housing Stoke-on-Trent 65 yrs Own GP if required Association ST8 6HL Caring for adults Limited - 4 under 65 yrs West Street Learning disabilities Physical disabilities

Iona 104 Well Street Learning disabilities 6 Day Care Respite Care ST8 6EZ Independent Living Training Own GP if required Mill Hayes Mill Hayes Caring for adults over 16 Shop 250 yards Residential Road 65 yrs Home Knypersley, Dementia ST8 7PS

Source: Care Quality Commission, housingcare.org and carehome.co.uk

• Within the radius 3 residential care homes provide a total of 26 beds. • Two homes have specialist care categories of learning disabilities • Homes with specialist care categories of learning disabilities or mental health provide 10 beds which is 38% of the total bed capacity. • Two homes are close to Biddulph town centre and the other is in Knypersley, approximately 2km to the south

Map 11: Residential care home locations in Biddulph

Choices Housing Association Ltd – 4 Iona West Street

Mill Hayes Residential Home

Source: Care Quality Commission, housingcare.org

Care homes – Nursing Care only

Table 15: Nursing homes in Biddulph Name Location Specialist Care Categories Beds Services & Facilities Park Lane Knypersley, Stoke- Caring for adults over 65 yrs 48 Palliative Care on-Trent Caring for adults under 65 yrs Day Care Respite ST8 7BG Dementia Care Convalescent Physical disabilities Care

Springbank Nursing Mill Hayes Road, Caring for adults over 65 yrs 42 Palliative Care Home Knypersley ST8 7PS Dementia Respite Care Physical disabilities Physiotherapy Own GP if required Tall Oaks Care Charles Street, Caring for adults over 65 yrs 55 Day care Home Biddulph ST8 6JB Dementia Respite care Physical disabilities Convalescent care Physiotherapy Source: Care Quality Commission, housingcare.org and carehome.co.uk

• 3 nursing homes offer a total of 145 beds. • All homes have specialist care categories of dementia and adults over 65 years. • Two homes in Biddulph are to the south of the town centre whilst the third is approximately 2km south in Knypersley.

Map 12: Nursing homes locations in Biddulph

Tall Oaks

Park Lane

Springbank Nursing Home

Source: Care Quality Commission, housingcare.org and carehome.co.uk

Supported living schemes

According to our information there are no supported living schemes in the Biddulph area. These schemes are typically for younger people with learning disabilities, although some may be for people with physical disabilities.

Planned specialist housing developments in Biddulph

We have no information on planned specialist housing developments in Biddulph which have received planning permission since 2015, however interested parties may wish to check the Staffordshire Moorlands District Council planning portal, SMDC planning portal.

6 Biddulph summary

Access to retail, banking, health and leisure services for frail, older people and people with limited mobility

Biddulph is a compact town with the majority of its services and amenities, including the main supermarket, other shops, cafes, banks and hairdressers, concentrated around the High Street and the Wharf Road car park area in the town centre.

The town centre is largely flat or with slight gradients which support easy walking access.

The following services are accessible by public transport for a frail older person or a person with limited mobility in Biddulph:

• One large supermarket (which has 24-hour free to use cash machine) and one medium sized general shop which sells groceries • Two banks, including one with a 24-hour free to use cash machine • One post office • Two GP surgeries • One pharmacy in Biddulph and open in Biddulph Moor • Two dental practices • Two opticians • Two chiropodists

There are 5 main bus routes servicing the town which could be combined to offer frequent and regular access to the town centre as well as access to other larger towns.

Access to specialist housing and care facilities

Access to specialist housing around Biddulph is restricted by type and tenure options:

• There are no extra care schemes within the radius • Two sheltered housing schemes provide 53 units of accommodation

• Four age exclusive housing schemes offer 57 units in one-bedroomed accommodation only • All sheltered housing and age exclusive schemes are available on social rent tenure only. • There is no access to specialist housing provision in Biddulph Moor.

Supported living schemes

We have no information about supported living schemes in the area for younger people with learning or physical disabilities.

Planning applications for specialist housing

No planning applications for specialist housing schemes have been approved within the analysis area since 2015.

Care home provision in Biddulph

There are five care homes in the analysis area:

• Two residential care homes with learning disability and mental health specialist care categories providing 10 beds are in Biddulph town.

• One residential care home with a dementia specialist care category provides 16 beds. This is in Knypersley, 2km south of Biddulph.

• Two nursing homes provide 145 beds, one is to the south of the town centre and the second is in Knypersley. Both homes have a specialist care category of dementia.

Biddulph demographics

In the Biddulph area, the following numbers of Lower Super Output Areas (LSOAs) are ranked as being in the highest or second highest 20% of LSOAs nationally for population of older people and/or deprivation.

Table 16: LSOAs in the top 20% or 40% for population of older people or deprivation

Group Number of LSOAs in the Number of LSOAs in the highest 20% second highest 20% Aged 50 - 64 4 3 Aged 65 - 74 6 1 Aged 75+ 2 3 Single person households aged 65+ 1 6 Health, deprivation and disability 1 3 Income deprivation affecting older 1 3 people Index of multiple deprivation 2 1 Source: Indices of Deprivation 2015, Communities and Local Government, Crown copyright 2016; 2014 mid-year population estimates, Office for National Statistics, Crown copyright; 2011 Census, Office for National Statistics, Crown copyright

Within the 3 km analysis area around Biddulph town centre, eleven LSOAs are ranked in the top 20% or 40% for multiple indicators of population aged 50 and over and/or relative levels of deprivation.

LSOA E0102763: This LSOA covers the southern part of Biddulph town centre. It covers some areas of dense housing around Charles Street plus residential areas in Knowle Style and off John Street, to its western border. One residential care home is located here. LSOA E0102765: A densely residential LSOA to the south of Biddulph town centre, adjoining E01029763 and the Knowle Style area. One age exclusive scheme is located here. LSOA E0102766: An age exclusive scheme and sheltered housing scheme are in this LSOA which covers residential areas of north east Biddulph town centre and Braddocks Hay. LSOA E0102767: Large LSOA located to the east of Biddulph town centre, containing the conurbation of Biddulph Moor. LSOA E0102768: This large LSOA which stretches north west from the north edge of Biddulph town centre covers residential areas around Gillow Heath and off Well Lane. It straddles Congleton Road to include housing around the Uplands. LSOA E0102769: Biddulph Grange Park falls into this large, mostly rural LSOA to the north of the town centre. It also includes some housing estates off Woodhouse Lane and Pennine Way on the northern edge of town. LSOA E0102770: Largely residential LSOA to the north of Biddulph town. LSOA E0102771: Knypersley is the main built-up area in this large otherwise mostly rural LSOA to the south of Biddulph. Two care homes are located here. LSOA E0102772: Located south west of town, largely residential covering Brown Lees. LSOA E0102773: To the west of the town centre, this LSOA covers a small area of Brown Lees and the fringes of Biddulph’s western residential areas south of Gillow Heath.

LSOA E0102774: this LSOA covering the town centre includes retail areas around the High Street and Wharf Road. One small residential care home is located here

Table 17: LSOAs in the top 20% or 40% for multiple demographics LSOA Indicators E01029763 Single person household 65+ Index of Multiple Deprivation Health, deprivation and disability Income Deprivation Affecting Older People E01029765 Index of Multiple Deprivation Health, deprivation and disability Income Deprivation Affecting Older People E01029766 Single person household 65+ Health, deprivation and disability Income Deprivation Affecting Older People E01029767 Aged 50-64 Aged 65 – 74 Aged 75+ Single person household 65+ E01029768 Aged 65 – 74 Aged 75+ Single person household 65+ E01029769 Aged 50-64 Aged 65 – 74 Aged 75+ Single person household 65+ E01029770 Aged 50-64 Aged 65 – 74 Aged 75+ Single person household 65+ Index of Multiple Deprivation E01029771 Aged 50-64 Aged 65 – 74 Aged 75+ E01029772 Aged 50-64 Aged 65 – 74 Single person household 65+ E01029773 Aged 50-64 Aged 65 – 74 E01029774 Aged 50-64 Single person household 65+ Health, deprivation and disability Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Source: Populations - 2014 mid-year population estimates, Office for National Statistics, Crown copyright. Single Person Households - 2011 Census, Office for National Statistics, Crown copyright; Indices of Deprivation 2015, Communities and Local Government, Crown copyright 2016

Map 13: LSOAs in the top 20% or 40% for multiple indicators

E010129768

E010129769

E010129770 E010129767

E010129774 E010129766 E010129773 E010129763 E010129772 E010129765

E010129771

Source: Populations - 2014 mid-year population estimates, Office for National Statistics, Crown copyright. Single Person Households - 2011 Census, Office for National Statistics, Crown copyright; Indices of Deprivation 2015, Communities and Local Government, Crown copyright 2016