Braddocks Hay

Braddocks Hay
Well Street, Braddocks Hay, Biddulph
Braddocks Hay Location within Staffordshire
OS grid reference	SJ887574
Civil parish	Biddulph
District	Staffordshire Moorlands
Shire county	Staffordshire
Region	West Midlands
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode district	ST8
Police	Staffordshire
Fire	Staffordshire
Ambulance	West Midlands
UK Parliament	Staffordshire Moorlands
List of places UK England Staffordshire 53°06′51″N2°10′09″W / 53.114245°N 2.169084°W / 53.114245; -2.169084

Braddocks Hay is a suburb ^[1] of Biddulph in the Staffordshire Moorlands district of the county of Staffordshire, England. Braddocks Hay is a former hamlet and now forms part of the town of Biddulph. ^[2]

History

Originally compromising of a single farm, Braddocks Hay remained rural in character until the start of the industrial revolution and the growth of the town of Biddulph. ^[3] The hamlet became part of the town due to housing developments, industries and coal mines opening in the area around Braddocks Hay.

In 1952, a council estate called "Braddocks Hay" was built with housing, shops and flats. ^[4] Further integrating the former hamlet into Biddulph and its urban area.

Amenities

Braddocks Hay consists of mostly residential estates and small shops. ^[5] It is located close to Biddulph town centre for more amenities.

Transport

The area is served by regular bus services, operated by both D&G Bus and First Potteries. With buses to Biddulph, Congleton, Hanley, Kidsgrove, Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent. ^[6]

References

1. "Braddocks Hay, Staffordshire (Urban locality)". gazetteer.org.uk. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
2. "Historic Ordnance Survey Map of Braddocks Hay, 1947". www.francisfrith.com. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
3. "Town War Memorials". Biddulph - The Garden Town of Staffordshire. 4 August 2025. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
4. "Braddocks Hay Housing Estate". www.search.staffspasttrack.org.uk. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
5. "The Barley Mow". www.dorbiere.co.uk. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
6. "Braddocks Hay – Bus Times". bustimes.org. Retrieved 12 August 2025.