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Leek East

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About

Leek East ward lies on the eastern side of the historic market town of Leek, within the Staffordshire Moorlands district. The area encompasses a mix of residential streets, local retail services, and community facilities, extending towards the rural edges of the town. It includes the landmark Nicholson War Memorial and Institute, a prominent local building. The ward's geography slopes gently, with views towards the more open moorland countryside that defines this part of Staffordshire.

The area is characterised by Victorian and later housing, alongside several schools and places of worship that serve the local population. A network of footpaths connects the neighbourhoods, including routes leading out towards the Peak District National Park boundary. The local economy is supported by independent shops and businesses concentrated along the main roads. The ward functions as a largely residential part of the town, with a distinct community identity centred around its own high street and public spaces.

Area overview

On average Leek East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Leek East is £43,479 per year. There are 5 schools in Leek East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Leek East is home to around 4,918 people, with a population density of about 1,062.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Leek East Population
4,918
Population density
1,062.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.27(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.74(+83%)
Shoplifting
14.03(+60%)
Criminal damage and arson
12(+67%)
Public order
11.18(+84%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,651
94.59%
Other White
106
2.16%
Other Asian
26
0.53%
White and Asian (mixed)
26
0.53%
Other
19
0.39%
Total population: 4,917

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,299
30.97%
No qualifications
812
19.36%
Level 3 (A level)
709
16.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
574
13.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
432
10.3%
Total 16+ residents: 4,194

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,049
44.21%
Owns with a mortgage
606
25.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
507
21.37%
Other social rented
122
5.14%
Other forms of private rent
62
2.61%
Total households: 2,373

Property prices in Leek East

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Leek East area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £635,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Leek East 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£392,750
Flats2£210,000
Semi-Detached11£259,950
Terraced43£147,000

10 years median price trend in Leek East

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

All postcodes in Leek East

ST135SA

Sandybrook Close

ST135BX

Prospect Road

ST136LZ

Springfield Court

ST135BF

Arden Close

ST135HN

Sheepmarket

ST135AY

Ashbourne Road

ST135LH

Cornhill Street

ST136DS

Stockwell Street

ST135BZ

Pickwood Avenue

ST135DP

Fair View Road

ST135BL

Ashbourne Road

ST136HU

Derby Street

ST136JG

Derby Street

ST136JU

Well Street

ST136LY

Portland Street

ST135AB

Derby Street

ST136DL

Stockwell Street

ST136LF

East Street

ST136LJ

Osborne Street

ST136QZ

Ashdale Road

ST135TA

Hill View

ST136JR

Fountain Street

ST136PJ

Springfield Close

ST135JX

Haywood Street

ST135LZ

Wood Street

ST135TU

Compton

ST136BD

Stockwell Street

ST136EJ

Buxton Road

ST136JE

York Street

ST135LE

London Street

ST135RB

Cheadle Road

ST136JA

Market Street

ST136JD

Ford Street

ST136NH

Buxton Road

ST136ND

Mountside Gardens

ST136LR

Earl Street

ST135RL

Cheddleton Road

ST136LD

Shirburn Road

ST135BY

Fair View Road

ST135HH

Market Place

ST136LX

Regent Street

ST137LX

Ashbourne Road

ST137LY

Lowe Hill

ST135SQ

Westwinds Close

ST135JE

Brook Street

ST135NJ

Compton

ST135BT

Sharron Drive

ST135BW

Moorland Road

ST135BE

Kniveden Lane

ST136HN

Derby Street

ST136HX

Market Street

ST135NB

Moorhouse Street

ST136JZ

Portland Street

ST135AT

Ashbourne Road

ST135DH

Saltire Court

ST135JU

Livingstone Street

ST135JY

Shoobridge Street

ST135LX

Wood Street

ST136LA

Portland Street

ST136NE

Buxton Road

ST136QT

Fountain Street

ST135DB

Pitcher Lane

ST135JW

The Smithfield Centre

ST135SB

Ashenhurst Way

ST135AS

Ashbourne Road

ST135LY

Grosvenor Street

ST136JB

Fountain Street

ST136LG

Springfield Close

ST135AU

Ashbourne Road

ST135TL

Mulberry Way

ST136BL

Cross Street

ST136DQ

Deebank Heights

ST136JS

Fountain Street

ST135LW

Ballington Gardens

ST135SE

Ladydale Close

ST135SN

Pickwood Road

ST136HY

Fountain Street

ST136JN

Ball Haye Street

Data Sources

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