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Leek East & Upper Hulme

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About

Leek East & Upper Hulme is a rural area in the Staffordshire Moorlands, known for its rolling countryside and proximity to the Peak District National Park. The landscape features farmland, woodlands, and small settlements, with Leek serving as the nearest market town. The area is characterised by quiet lanes, stone-built cottages, and open moorland, offering a mix of agricultural and residential land use.

Upper Hulme lies on the edge of the Roaches, a prominent gritstone ridge popular with walkers and climbers. The region has a strong connection to local history, with traditional industries like farming and textiles shaping its development. Public footpaths and bridleways provide access to the surrounding countryside, making it attractive for outdoor recreation. The area maintains a close-knit community feel, with local amenities centred in nearby Leek.

Area overview

On average Leek East & Upper Hulme has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Leek East & Upper Hulme is £36,800 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).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 70 recent sales, the median property price is £211,250 in Leek East & Upper Hulme area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £665,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£375,000
Flats5£92,500
Semi-Detached23£210,000
Terraced21£147,000

10 years price trend in Leek East & Upper Hulme

All postcodes in Leek East & Upper Hulme

ST138PT

Lake Road

ST136NF

Abbott's Road

ST135BT

Sharron Drive

ST135BW

Kniveden Lane

ST136AW

Ball Haye Road

ST136EQ

Buxton Road

ST136JZ

Portland Street

ST136NL

Buxton Road

ST138UA

Leek East & Upper Hulme

ST138US

Tittesworth Estate

SK170QP

Leek Road

SK170QR

Leek Road

ST135DH

Ashbourne Road

ST135BE

Kniveden Lane

ST136BG

Hayes Close

ST136HE

Carlton Terrace

ST138SL

Macclesfield Road

SK170SN

Brown Lane

SK170SQ

Leek East & Upper Hulme

SK170TB

Wickenlow Lane

SK170TE

Leek East & Upper Hulme

ST138UD

Leek East & Upper Hulme

ST136AT

Ball Haye Road

ST136AY

Ball Haye Green

ST136BS

Ball Haye Green

ST136EG

Buxton Road

ST136NE

Buxton Road

ST136QA

Prince Charles Avenue

ST136QL

Horsecroft Crescent

SK110SL

Leek East & Upper Hulme

SK170QX

Leek Road

SK170SL

Hollinsclough Rake

SK170ST

New Road

ST135DB

Pitcher Lane

ST136AA

Abbott's Road

ST136LG

Springfield Close

ST136QG

Queens Drive

ST138UG

Leek East & Upper Hulme

SK110SW

Leek East & Upper Hulme

SK170QN

Leek Road

ST136AU

Ball Haye Road

ST136DQ

Springfield Drive

ST136HB

The Crescent

ST136QN

Queens Drive
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.