Area360 logo

Find postcode

Leek South & Cheddleton

Interactive map displaying Leek South & Cheddleton

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

ST137HN

Cheadle Road

ST138JF

Wallbridge Precinct

ST138NL

Westwood Park Avenue

ST138NS

Tatton Close

ST135BY

Fair View Road

ST137LX

Ashbourne Road

ST137LY

Lowe Hill

ST138JJ

Mayfield Close

ST138JQ

Hillside Drive

ST135RN

Woodcroft Avenue

ST135SQ

Westwinds Close

ST137DR

Cheadle Road

ST137DU

Cheddleton

ST137FA

East Drive

ST138EN

Westbourne Close

ST135NJ

Compton

ST137AH

Ladderedge

ST137AJ

Mollatts Close

ST137EW

Haigh Close

ST137JB

The Avenue

ST138RD

Oak Lea

ST137BF

Maple Grove

ST137LF

Fold Court

ST138HJ

Newcastle Road

ST137LG

Morridge View

ST137ED

Wall Lane Terrace

ST137NR

Burgis Close

ST138LR

Westwood Park Avenue

ST135AT

Ashbourne Road

ST137BB

Cheadle Road

ST137HP

Hollow Lane

ST137AU

Leek Brook Junction

ST137EG

Basford Bridge Terrace

ST137LL

Vale View

ST138JL

Coopers Close

ST138UU

Hazel Grove

ST137NT

Kingsley View

ST138NG

Westwood Park Drive

ST135SB

Ashenhurst Way

ST137JH

Boucher Road

ST138LW

Oakwood Road

ST137AS

Clover Grove

ST137HT

Ox Pasture

ST138FB

Jason Court

ST138NB

Lansdowne Close

ST138NE

Wallbridge Drive

ST135TL

Mulberry Way

ST136BL

Cross Street

ST137AW

Bluebell Close

ST137EN

Steele Close

ST138NA

Warrington Drive

ST135LW

Ballington Gardens

ST135RR

Campbell Avenue

ST135RS

Hawksworth Avenue

ST135SE

Ladydale Close

ST137AQ

Ladderedge

ST137DZ

Cheadle Road

Data Sources

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