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Leek East & Upper Hulme

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About

The Leek East & Upper Hulme area encompasses the eastern outskirts of the historic market town, extending into the elevated moorland fringe of the Staffordshire Moorlands. The terrain rises towards the gritstone edges of the Roaches, a distinctive and rugged escarpment that defines the western edge of the Peak District. This creates a clear transition from the town's settled streets to open, heather-clad slopes and farmland.

Upper Hulme itself is a small, scattered settlement situated at the foot of the Roaches, with a landscape shaped by former quarrying and reservoirs. The area is characterised by stone-built dwellings and drystone walls, with walking routes like the Staffordshire Way providing direct access to the dramatic rock formations and upland vistas. It is a gateway to expansive moorland, with Tittesworth Reservoir a significant local feature for water management and recreation.

Area overview

On average Leek East & Upper Hulme has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Leek East & Upper Hulme is £43,159 per year. There are 10 schools in Leek East & Upper Hulme: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Leek East & Upper Hulme is home to around 7,482 people, with a population density of about 80.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
12.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Leek East & Upper Hulme Population
7,482
Population density
80 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.56(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.09(-20%)
Public order
5.75(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.75(-20%)
Other theft
3.74(-35%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,130
95.32%
Other White
158
2.11%
White and Asian (mixed)
42
0.56%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
30
0.4%
Other Asian
24
0.32%
Total population: 7,480

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,533
25.16%
No qualifications
1,468
24.1%
Level 3 (A level)
1,036
17.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
923
15.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
635
10.42%
Total 16+ residents: 6,092

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,341
41.79%
Owns with a mortgage
775
24.15%
Other social rented
412
12.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
346
10.78%
Social rents from council
216
6.73%
Total households: 3,209

Property prices in Leek East & Upper Hulme

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Leek East & Upper Hulme area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £710,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Leek East & Upper Hulme in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Leek East & Upper Hulme over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£395,000
Flats4£102,500
Semi-Detached28£210,000
Terraced23£162,500

10 years median price trend in Leek East & Upper Hulme

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leek East & Upper Hulme.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.