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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 82 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
82
Deprivation level
5/10
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
45.75(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.74(+93%)
Shoplifting
12.61(+45%)
Public order
10.17(+68%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.93(+9%)
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 77 recent sales, the median property price is £202,000 in Leek East area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £785,000.

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
Semi-Detached11£240,000
Detached24£390,250
Flats3£200,000
Terraced39£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

ST135BD

Kniveden Lane

ST136LU

Regent Street

ST137LT

Mount Road

ST136LB

Parker Street

ST135TU

Compton

ST136JS

Fountain Street

ST136NB

Dee Bank Avenue

ST136LR

Earl Street

ST135JT

Talbot Street

ST135LG

Duke Street

ST135AJ

Derby Street

ST135BE

Kniveden Lane

ST136HN

Derby Street

ST135AX

Ashbourne Road

ST135NA

Grosvenor Street

ST135TE

Cheddleton Road

ST135BU

Mount Road

ST136LJ

Osborne Street

ST135JW

The Smithfield Centre

ST135AB

Derby Street

ST135RH

Rivendell Lane

ST136NH

Buxton Road

ST136JY

Fountain Street

ST136HW

Derby Street

ST136QZ

Ashdale Road

ST135QY

Cheddleton Road

ST135NB

Moorhouse Street

ST135LF

Fynney Street

ST136EN

Springfield Road

ST135LZ

Wood Street

ST136HT

Derby Street

ST135LS

Southbank Street

ST136JE

York Street

ST137LX

Ashbourne Road

ST136JD

Ford Street

ST135BW

Moorland Road

ST135JS

Cromwell Terrace

ST136LD

Shirburn Road

ST135RQ

Birchall Close

ST136LS

Queen Street

ST135LY

Grosvenor Street

ST136HX

Market Street

ST136PJ

Springfield Close

ST136ET

Springfield Drive

ST136ND

Mountside Gardens

ST135JF

Russell Street

ST136LG

Springfield Close

ST135SL

Boundary Close

ST136JQ

Bath Street

ST136BD

Stockwell Street

ST135LJ

Jolliffe Street

ST136HP

Derby Street

ST135JP

Leonard Street

ST135RY

Churnet Manor Close

ST136EJ

Buxton Road

ST135BT

Sharron Drive

ST136JL

Derby Street

ST135NJ

Compton

ST136RH

Earl Street

ST135BS

High View Road

ST136JP

Cawdry Buildings

ST135RZ

Sandybrook Lane

ST135HD

Church Street

ST135BZ

Pickwood Avenue

ST135BF

Arden Close

ST135JZ

Shoobridge Street

ST136BL

Cross Street

ST136DQ

Deebank Heights

ST136JN

Ball Haye Street

ST136JH

Bath Street

ST136QT

Fountain Street

ST135SG

Woodland Close

ST135LU

Moorfields

ST136JW

Ball Haye Street

ST136LN

Brunswick Street

ST135JY

Shoobridge Street

ST136QY

Woodfield Court

ST135RA

Birchall Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.