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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

ST138NS

Tatton Close

ST137JG

St Hildas Avenue

ST138LZ

Overdale Place

ST137EG

Basford Bridge Terrace

ST137HD

Rennie Crescent

ST135BZ

Pickwood Avenue

ST137AP

Leekbrook Way

ST135SZ

Milltown Way

ST135QY

Cheddleton Road

ST138NL

Westwood Park Avenue

ST138NZ

Gordon Close

ST137AA

Newcastle Road

ST137EF

Harrison Way

ST137EH

Brittain Road

ST137BB

Cheadle Road

ST137JD

The Roche

ST137JQ

Hillside Road

ST135LW

Ballington Gardens

ST138NP

Westwood Park Avenue

ST137LJ

Jennys Way

ST137HX

Holly Avenue

ST135SR

Grange Gardens

ST137DZ

Cheadle Road

ST138NF

Edge Hill Road

ST138NT

Nicholas Grove

ST137JA

Beech Avenue

ST135SH

Cauldon Close

ST137LG

Morridge View

ST138RZ

Westwood Road

ST137AW

Bluebell Close

ST137NP

Grange Road

ST137HJ

Basford View

ST137QF

Brooklands Way

ST137DQ

Ostlers Lane

ST135TA

Hill View

ST135LF

Fynney Street

ST138LU

Westwood Park Avenue

ST138XE

Beggars Lane

ST137EQ

Basford Bridge Lane

ST138LR

Westwood Park Avenue

ST137HY

Oak Avenue

ST135SD

Ashcombe Way

ST138HY

Wallbridge Drive

ST138FB

Jason Court

ST135RJ

Ladderedge

ST137JF

Ashcombe Road

ST137RS

Station Road

ST135RH

Rivendell Lane

ST135BY

Fair View Road

ST138LN

Westwood Heath Road

ST135SG

Woodland Close

ST137HF

Brindley Crescent

ST138HP

Beggars Lane

ST137JB

The Avenue

ST135RB

Cheadle Road

ST137JE

The Croft

ST135RT

Newcastle Road

ST135BX

Prospect Road

ST137ES

Belmont Road

ST138ND

Westwood Road

ST138HZ

Wallbridge Close

ST135SJ

Birchall Park Avenue

ST135SA

Sandybrook Close

ST138NY

Lorien Close

ST138PB

Westwood Park Drive

ST137LL

Vale View

ST135TL

Mulberry Way

ST137AH

Ladderedge

ST137FA

East Drive

ST138HL

Wallbridge Drive

ST138RD

Oak Lea

ST138PD

Bracken Dale

ST137HE

Botham Drive

ST136JU

Well Street

ST138JF

Wallbridge Precinct

ST137BF

Maple Grove

ST135BH

Ashbourne Road

ST138SE

Mill Street

ST135TX

Meadow Close

ST138HH

Hawksworth Close

ST138JD

Fernwood Drive

ST135RQ

Birchall Close

ST137HL

Cheadle Road

ST137EE

Station Road

ST135PT

Compton

ST137DU

Cheddleton

ST138DQ

North Street

ST137FE

Birchtree Drive

ST135NJ

Compton

ST137FF

Willow Drive

ST137DR

Cheadle Road

ST138EN

Westbourne Close

ST135QZ

Cheddleton Road

ST135RD

Cheddleton Road

ST138HW

Wallbridge Drive

ST138NW

Westwood Park Drive

ST135RU

Newcastle Road

ST135RN

Woodcroft Avenue

ST137HG

Leek Road

ST138ES

Westview Close

Data Sources

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