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Leek South & Cheddleton

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About

Leek South & Cheddleton encompasses a mix of residential and rural landscapes on the edge of the Staffordshire Moorlands. The area includes the historic market town of Leek, with its distinctive architecture and traditional mills, alongside the neighbouring village of Cheddleton. This part of the county is defined by its proximity to the River Churnet and the Caldon Canal, which provide a focus for local walking routes and waterways.

The area is known for its industrial heritage, particularly in flint grinding for the pottery industry. Cheddleton is home to a restored flint mill and a working railway station on the heritage Churnet Valley Line. The local geography transitions from the town's streets towards more open farmland and the wooded slopes of the Churnet Valley, shaping the community's character.

Area overview

On average Leek South & Cheddleton has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Leek South & Cheddleton is £52,589 per year. There are 7 schools in Leek South & Cheddleton: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Leek South & Cheddleton is home to around 10,620 people, with a population density of about 448.7 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Leek South & Cheddleton Population
10,620
Population density
448.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.64(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.27(-51%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.2(-56%)
Public order
2.73(-55%)
Other theft
2.35(-59%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,297
96.97%
Other White
109
1.03%
Irish
35
0.33%
Other Asian
31
0.29%
White and Asian (mixed)
31
0.29%
Total population: 10,619

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,837
31.67%
Level 3 (A level)
1,613
18.01%
No qualifications
1,516
16.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,288
14.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
859
9.59%
Total 16+ residents: 8,958

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,364
51.2%
Owns with a mortgage
1,527
33.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
393
8.51%
Other social rented
189
4.09%
Other forms of private rent
78
1.69%
Total households: 4,617

Property prices in Leek South & Cheddleton

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £249,000 in Leek South & Cheddleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Leek South & Cheddleton 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 South & Cheddleton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced19£175,000
Detached68£342,500
Flats12£120,000
Semi-Detached42£230,000

10 years median price trend in Leek South & Cheddleton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leek South & Cheddleton.

All postcodes in Leek South & Cheddleton

ST138JL

Coopers Close

ST138DG

Eastbourne Close

ST137DT

Basford Lane

ST137DP

Cheadle Road

ST137HW

Cheadle Road

ST137EN

Steele Close

ST137JU

Huntley Road

ST137EA

Villa Road

ST137HS

Ostlers Lane

ST135LG

Duke Street

ST135RW

Newcastle Road

ST138DL

Westwood Road

ST137NT

Kingsley View

ST138JP

Beggars Lane

ST137AQ

Ladderedge

ST138JH

Rochford Close

ST137AL

Mollatts Wood Road

ST138HJ

Newcastle Road

ST138JN

Rownall View

ST135RP

Campbell Avenue

ST137HZ

Moorland Road

ST138HT

Elm Close

ST138NN

Westwood Park Avenue

ST137JS

Park Lane

ST138LP

Westwood Park Avenue

ST135RL

Cheddleton Road

ST138XF

The Willows

ST137DY

High Lane

ST137AN

Woodside Lane

ST137BD

Cheadle Road

ST135SY

Monyash Drive

ST135SP

Barnfield Road

ST136BL

Cross Street

ST137AB

Ladderedge

ST137FB

Willow Drive

ST135RE

Cheadle Road

ST135SL

Boundary Close

ST135BA

Ashbourne Road

ST138NX

Adams Grove

ST137HT

Ox Pasture

ST138LJ

Kiln Lane

ST137AJ

Mollatts Close

ST138LS

Bourne Place

ST137HR

Fold Terrace

ST102JS

Cheddleton

ST138DF

Southlands Close

ST138HN

Thornhill Road

ST135QT

Junction Road

ST137LY

Lowe Hill

ST137DS

Spicerstone Estate

ST138NU

Davenport Close

ST138EF

Nab Hill Avenue

ST137HQ

Leek Road

ST137EL

Cauldon Avenue

ST135QU

Glebeville

ST137HP

Hollow Lane

ST137NS

Cheddleton Park Avenue

ST99QU

City Lane

ST138JG

Wallbridge Drive

ST137AT

Heath View

ST135RA

Birchall Lane

ST138DN

Edgehill Road

ST137AU

Leek Brook Junction

ST135TU

Compton

ST137HH

Leek Road

ST137JT

Holly Bush Cottages

ST137DN

East Drive

ST137HU

Grange Road

ST137EJ

Churchill Avenue

ST135QS

Sandon Street

ST137AE

Ladderedge

ST138HS

School Close

ST137DW

West Drive

ST137LU

Mount Road

ST138LY

Melrose Place

ST135QF

Higher Woodcroft

ST138LL

Westwood Heath Road

ST135DE

Compton Mews

ST137AD

Ladderedge

ST137EP

Churnet Grange

ST137BA

Railway Cottages

ST135TE

Cheddleton Road

ST137JJ

Crony Close

ST137HB

Hazelhurst Drive

ST135SE

Ladydale Close

ST137NW

Grangefield Close

ST138NQ

Valley Drive

ST137BJ

Chestnut Walk

ST138LW

Oakwood Road

ST138HR

The Sleeve

ST136JW

Ball Haye Street

ST135SB

Ashenhurst Way

ST138NG

Westwood Park Drive

ST135RZ

Sandybrook Lane

ST137EW

Haigh Close

ST135QR

Sandon Street

ST137JR

Sneyd Close

ST138JB

Swallow Croft

ST135RX

Newcastle Road

ST135QJ

Barnfield Road

Data Sources

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