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Leek South & Cheddleton

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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

Area Profile

Leek South & Cheddleton Population
10,620
Population density
448.7 per km²

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

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 164 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 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
Detached74£337,500
Flats17£115,000
Semi-Detached48£230,000
Terraced25£180,000

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

ST137LX

Ashbourne Road

ST137LY

Mount Road

ST138JF

Thornhill Road

ST138JJ

Mayfield Close

ST138JQ

Hillside Drive

ST138NL

Westwood Park Avenue

ST138NS

Tatton Close

ST135NJ

Compton

ST135RN

Newcastle Road

ST135SQ

Cheddleton Road

ST137AH

Ladderedge

ST137AJ

Mollatts Close

ST137DR

Cheadle Road

ST137DU

Leek South & Cheddleton

ST137EW

Haigh Close

ST137FA

East Drive

ST137JB

Basfordbridge Lane

ST138EN

Westbourne Close

ST138LJ

Kiln Lane

ST138RD

Oak Lea

ST137BF

Maple Grove

ST137ED

Wall Lane Terrace

ST137LF

Leek South & Cheddleton

ST137NR

Burgis Close

ST138HJ

Newcastle Road

ST138LR

Bourne Place

ST135AT

Ashbourne Road

ST137BB

Cheadle Road

ST137HP

Hollow Lane

ST137LG

Morridge View

ST135RX

Newcastle Road

ST137AU

Cheadle Road

ST137EG

Basfordbridge Lane

ST137LL

Vale View

ST137LU

Mount Road

ST137NT

Kingsley View

ST138JL

Coopers Close

ST138NG

Oak Lea

ST138UU

Beggars Lane

ST135SB

Ashenhurst Way

ST137AS

Cheadle Road

ST137HT

Hillside Road

ST137JH

Boucher Road

ST138FB

Mill Street

ST138NE

Wallbridge Drive

ST138LW

Kiln Lane

ST138NB

Lansdowne Close

ST135LW

Ballington Gardens

ST135RR

Campbell Avenue

ST135RS

Hawksworth Avenue

ST135SE

Ladydale Close

ST135TL

Milltown Way

ST136BL

Ashbourne Road

ST137EN

Steele Close

ST137AQ

Ladderedge

ST137AW

Bluebell Close

ST138NA

Lansdowne Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.