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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 148 recent sales, the median property price is £240,750 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
Detached70£337,500
Flats14£126,000
Semi-Detached42£230,000
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

ST137AE

Ladderedge

ST137ES

Belmont Road

ST137HB

Hazelhurst Drive

ST138EF

Nab Hill Avenue

ST138LU

Westwood Park Avenue

ST135SG

Woodland Close

ST137HZ

Moorland Road

ST137LQ

The Heights

ST135SL

Boundary Close

ST137AA

Newcastle Road

ST137DP

Cheadle Road

ST137EJ

Churchill Avenue

ST137HU

Grange Road

ST137JD

The Roche

ST137NP

Grange Road

ST138NF

Edge Hill Road

ST137JN

Churnet Close

ST138ES

Westview Close

ST135RH

Rivendell Lane

ST137DY

High Lane

ST137JE

The Croft

ST135QT

Junction Road

ST137AX

Tulip Way

ST135LF

Fynney Street

ST137AB

Ladderedge

ST137JJ

Crony Close

ST138JE

Fernwood Croft

ST138XE

Beggars Lane

ST135TE

Cheddleton Road

ST137NW

Grangefield Close

ST138NN

Westwood Park Avenue

ST138NZ

Gordon Close

ST137AZ

Primrose Close

ST135QS

Sandon Street

ST135RD

Cheddleton Road

ST138NT

Nicholas Grove

ST135SA

Sandybrook Close

ST135SR

Grange Gardens

ST137AR

Wardle Gardens

ST138HS

School Close

ST135BX

Prospect Road

ST135RW

Newcastle Road

ST137LJ

Jennys Way

ST138DF

Southlands Close

ST138JD

Fernwood Drive

ST138NJ

Curzon Rise

ST135SP

Barnfield Road

ST137JW

Westwood Close

ST138HU

Wetenhall Drive

ST138JA

Fernwood Drive

ST138LY

Melrose Place

ST137BD

Cheadle Road

ST137DX

Cheddleton Heath Road

ST138JP

Beggars Lane

ST138NW

Westwood Park Drive

ST137AG

Ladderedge

ST137DN

East Drive

ST135BZ

Pickwood Avenue

ST135DP

Fair View Road

ST135QF

Higher Woodcroft

ST137AF

Beech Close

ST137AL

Mollatts Wood Road

ST138HH

Hawksworth Close

ST138HP

Beggars Lane

ST135PZ

Cornhill Gardens

ST135RU

Newcastle Road

ST136JU

Well Street

ST137AT

Heath View

ST137EP

Churnet Grange

ST137JA

Beech Avenue

ST137JT

Holly Bush Cottages

ST138DG

Eastbourne Close

ST138DQ

North Street

ST138NQ

Valley Drive

ST135RT

Newcastle Road

ST137HE

Botham Drive

ST137JU

Huntley Road

ST138JN

Rownall View

ST138NP

Westwood Park Avenue

ST135TA

Hill View

ST138HT

Elm Close

ST135LZ

Wood Street

ST135TU

Compton

ST137HQ

Leek Road

ST135RB

Cheadle Road

ST137HX

Holly Avenue

ST137JQ

Hillside Road

ST138DL

Westwood Road

ST137QF

Brooklands Way

ST138DN

Edgehill Road

ST138JG

Wallbridge Drive

ST138JW

Howard Close

ST138XF

The Willows

ST135QR

Sandon Street

ST137FB

Willow Drive

ST137HD

Rennie Crescent

ST135RL

Cheddleton Road

ST137AD

Ladderedge

ST137EA

Villa Road

ST137EE

Station Road

Data Sources

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