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Leek South & Cheddleton

About

Leek South & Cheddleton is a rural area in the Staffordshire Moorlands, known for its mix of farmland, woodland, and small settlements. The landscape is characterised by rolling hills and the River Churnet, which runs through Cheddleton. The area includes the historic village of Cheddleton, with its 18th-century flint mill and railway heritage linked to the Churnet Valley Railway. Leek South covers the southern outskirts of Leek, blending residential areas with open countryside.

The local economy has roots in agriculture and light industry, with some tourism tied to the scenic Churnet Valley. Transport links include the A520 road, connecting the area to Leek and Stoke-on-Trent. Community facilities are centred in Cheddleton, which has a primary school, shops, and pubs. The area offers walking routes along the Caldon Canal and through nearby woodlands, appealing to outdoor enthusiasts. Housing ranges from older stone cottages to modern developments, reflecting the area's gradual growth.

Area overview

On average Leek South & Cheddleton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 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 of residents in Leek South & Cheddleton is £45,400 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).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4.2%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Leek South & Cheddleton

ST138LT

Beech Grove

ST137HH

Leek Road

ST137DT

Basford Lane

ST137FJ

Leek South & Cheddleton

ST138HY

Wallbridge Drive

ST99QU

City Lane

ST135PT

Compton

ST135SG

Woodland Close

ST137AE

Ladderedge

ST137ES

Belmont Road

ST137HB

Brindley Crescent

ST137HZ

Moorland Road

ST137LQ

Ladderedge

ST138EF

Nab Hill Avenue

ST138LU

Melrose Place

ST137JD

The Roche

ST135SL

Boundary Close

ST137HU

Grange Road

ST137AA

Ladderedge

ST137DP

Cheadle Road

ST137EJ

Cauldon Avenue

ST137JN

Churnet Close

ST137NP

Grange Road

ST138ES

Westview Close

ST138NF

Edgehill Road

ST135QT

Barnfield Road

ST135RH

Rivendell Lane

ST137AX

Bluebell Close

ST137DY

High Lane

ST137JE

The Croft

ST137AB

Ladderedge

ST135LF

Fynney Street

ST135TE

Cheddleton Road

ST137JJ

Crony Close

ST137NW

Burgis Close

ST138JE

Fernwood Croft

ST138NN

Westwood Park Avenue

ST138NZ

Gordon Close

ST138XE

Beggars Lane

ST135QS

Sandon Street

ST135RD

Cheddleton Road

ST137AZ

Primrose Close

ST138NT

Nicholas Grove

ST135BX

Prospect Road

ST135RW

Newcastle Road

ST135SA

Sandybrook Close

ST135SR

Barnfield Road

ST137AR

Clover Grove

ST137DZ

Cheadle Road

ST137LJ

Beech Avenue

ST138DF

Southlands Close

ST138HS

School Close

ST138JD

Fernwood Croft

ST138NJ

Curzon Rise

ST135SP

Barnfield Road

ST137BD

Cheadle Road

ST137DX

Cheadle Road

ST137JW

Westwood Close

ST138HU

Davenport Close

ST138JA

Fernwood Drive

ST138JP

Beggars Lane

ST138LY

Melrose Place

ST138NW

Westwood Park Avenue

ST135BZ

Ashbourne Road

ST135DP

Fair View Road

ST135QF

Higher Woodcroft

ST137AF

Beech Close

ST137AG

Ladderedge

ST137AL

Ladderedge

ST137DN

East Drive

ST138HH

Hawksworth Close

ST138HP

Beggars Lane

ST136JU

Cross Street

ST135PZ

Cornhill Gardens

ST135RT

Newcastle Road

ST135RU

Campbell Avenue

ST137AT

Heathview

ST137EP

Basford Lane

ST137JA

Beech Avenue

ST137JT

Denford Road

ST138DG

Eastbourne Close

ST138DQ

Eastbourne Close

ST138NQ

Mayfield Close

ST135TA

Hill View

ST137HE

Botham Drive

ST137JU

Huntley Road

ST138HT

Elm Close

ST138JN

Hazel Grove

ST138NP

Westwood Park Avenue

ST137HQ

Leek Road

ST135LZ

Wood Street

ST138DN

Edgehill Road

ST135TU

Compton

ST137QF

Basford Lane

ST138JG

Elm Close

ST138JW

Howard Close

ST138XF

The Willows

ST138DL

Westwood Road

ST135QR

Junction Road

ST135RB

Cheadle Road