| 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 | |
Braddocks Hay is a suburb1 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
References
- "Braddocks Hay, Staffordshire (Urban locality)". gazetteer.org.uk. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- "Historic Ordnance Survey Map of Braddocks Hay, 1947". www.francisfrith.com. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- "Town War Memorials". Biddulph - The Garden Town of Staffordshire. 4 August 2025. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- "Braddocks Hay Housing Estate". www.search.staffspasttrack.org.uk. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- "The Barley Mow". www.dorbiere.co.uk. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- "Braddocks Hay – Bus Times". bustimes.org. Retrieved 12 August 2025.