Braddocks Hay
Suburb of Biddulph in Staffordshire, England
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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]
| Braddocks Hay | |
|---|---|
Well Street, Braddocks Hay, Biddulph | |
  Braddocks Hay Location within Staffordshire | |
| OS grid reference | SJ887574 |
| Civil parish | |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | STOKE-ON-TRENT |
| Postcode district | ST8 |
| Police | Staffordshire |
| Fire | Staffordshire |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
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]
