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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 moderate 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
3/10
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
19.59(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.65(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.11(-57%)
Public order
2.73(-55%)
Other theft
2.54(-56%)
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 151 recent sales, the median property price is £241,500 in Leek South & Cheddleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £700,000.

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
Detached71£330,000
Flats14£126,000
Semi-Detached44£233,750
Terraced22£175,000

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

ST138LJ

Kiln Lane

ST135RX

Newcastle Road

ST137LU

Mount Road

ST137DW

West Drive

ST138DP

North Avenue

ST138JH

Rochford Close

ST138PD

Bracken Dale

ST137FF

Willow Drive

ST137JF

Ashcombe Road

ST138NX

Adams Grove

ST138RZ

Westwood Road

ST135QU

Glebeville

ST135SH

Cauldon Close

ST137DQ

Ostlers Lane

ST137ER

Basford Green

ST137JR

Sneyd Close

ST137JS

Park Lane

ST138NH

Westwood Park Drive

ST102JS

Cheddleton

ST135QZ

Cheddleton Road

ST135SZ

Milltown Way

ST137FD

Willow Drive

ST137JG

St Hildas Avenue

ST138LZ

Overdale Place

ST135SD

Ashcombe Way

ST137HG

Leek Road

ST138LS

Bourne Place

ST135SY

Monyash Drive

ST135DG

Ashbourne Road

ST138HR

The Sleeve

ST135QY

Cheddleton Road

ST137HW

Cheadle Road

ST137NS

Cheddleton Park Avenue

ST138PB

Westwood Park Drive

ST137AN

Woodside Lane

ST137HL

Cheadle Road

ST137AY

Cheadle Road

ST138HX

Charnwood Close

ST138NU

Davenport Close

ST135SF

Ballington View

ST137EH

Brittain Road

ST137HF

Brindley Crescent

ST137QG

Fynney Fields

ST138ND

Westwood Road

ST138SF

Macclesfield Road

ST135RQ

Birchall Close

ST135TX

Meadow Close

ST137AP

Leekbrook Way

ST137JP

St Edwards Road

ST138DW

North Street

ST138JR

Beggars Lane

ST138NY

Lorien Close

ST135RJ

Ladderedge

ST135RY

Churnet Manor Close

ST136JW

Ball Haye Street

ST137HR

Fold Terrace

ST135BH

Ashbourne Road

ST137EQ

Basford Bridge Lane

ST138LL

Westwood Heath Road

ST135RA

Birchall Lane

ST135SJ

Birchall Park Avenue

ST137DS

Spicerstone Estate

ST137EF

Harrison Way

ST137FE

Birchtree Drive

ST137HY

Oak Avenue

ST137BA

Railway Cottages

ST138SE

Mill Street

ST135DE

Compton Mews

ST135RP

Campbell Avenue

ST136LS

Queen Street

ST137HS

Ostlers Lane

ST137EL

Cauldon Avenue

ST138LN

Westwood Heath Road

ST135LG

Duke Street

ST135QJ

Barnfield Road

ST135SX

Peak View

ST137BJ

Chestnut Walk

ST137ET

Alsop Street

ST137FG

Willow Drive

ST138HL

Wallbridge Drive

ST138JB

Swallow Croft

ST138LP

Westwood Park Avenue

ST135BA

Ashbourne Road

ST135RE

Cheadle Road

ST138HN

Thornhill Road

ST136JP

Cawdry Buildings

ST137JL

Dalehouse Road

ST135RZ

Sandybrook Lane

ST137HJ

Basford View

ST138HW

Wallbridge Drive

ST138HZ

Wallbridge Close

ST135QG

Barnfield Road Industrial Estate

ST137RS

Station Road

ST138LT

Beech Grove

ST137DT

Basford Lane

ST138HY

Wallbridge Drive

ST137FJ

Cheddleton

ST137HH

Leek Road

ST99QU

City Lane

ST135PT

Compton

Data Sources

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