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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

ST135RR

Campbell Avenue

ST137JL

Dalehouse Road

ST137AZ

Primrose Close

ST135QG

Barnfield Road Industrial Estate

ST137HN

Cheadle Road

ST137JP

St Edwards Road

ST138JA

Fernwood Drive

ST137LF

Fold Court

ST137AS

Clover Grove

ST138NE

Wallbridge Drive

ST138JE

Fernwood Croft

ST138NH

Westwood Park Drive

ST137JN

Churnet Close

ST137FD

Willow Drive

ST135SX

Peak View

ST137FJ

Cheddleton

ST137AX

Tulip Way

ST137NR

Burgis Close

ST135LZ

Wood Street

ST136JP

Cawdry Buildings

ST135RY

Churnet Manor Close

ST137JW

Westwood Close

ST138JR

Beggars Lane

ST135PZ

Cornhill Gardens

ST137AG

Ladderedge

ST135DP

Fair View Road

ST135RS

Hawksworth Avenue

ST135SQ

Westwinds Close

ST137JH

Boucher Road

ST138JJ

Mayfield Close

ST137ET

Alsop Street

ST137AF

Beech Close

ST136LS

Queen Street

ST137AY

Cheadle Road

ST135DG

Ashbourne Road

ST138NA

Warrington Drive

ST137LQ

The Heights

ST138DW

North Street

ST138UU

Hazel Grove

ST137LX

Ashbourne Road

ST137DX

Cheddleton Heath Road

ST138JQ

Hillside Drive

ST138NJ

Curzon Rise

ST135AT

Ashbourne Road

ST137ER

Basford Green

ST137ED

Wall Lane Terrace

ST138SF

Macclesfield Road

ST138LT

Beech Grove

ST137AR

Wardle Gardens

ST138DP

North Avenue

ST138NB

Lansdowne Close

ST138JW

Howard Close

ST135SF

Ballington View

ST137QG

Fynney Fields

ST138HX

Charnwood Close

ST138HU

Wetenhall Drive

ST137FG

Willow Drive

Data Sources

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