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Leek South

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About

Leek South ward covers the southern residential neighbourhoods of the town of Leek, extending towards the rural edges of the Staffordshire Moorlands. The area is primarily characterised by housing estates, local schools, and community facilities that serve the town's population. Its layout includes a mix of post-war and more recent developments, with streets leading out to open farmland and countryside views.

The ward contains the historic site of St Edward's Church, a notable local landmark with its distinctive architecture. Daily life centres around local shopping parades, parks, and the functional infrastructure connecting residents to the wider town centre. The landscape gradually transitions from urban to agricultural land, with footpaths providing access to the surrounding fields and lanes typical of this part of the Moorlands.

Area overview

On average Leek South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Leek South is £42,828 per year. There are 1 schools in Leek South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Leek South is home to around 5,736 people, with a population density of about 1,045.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Leek South Population
5,736
Population density
1,045.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.22(-8%)
Shoplifting
18.31(+109%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.82(+30%)
Public order
8.02(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.23(-27%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,470
95.33%
Other White
109
1.9%
White and Asian (mixed)
27
0.47%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
22
0.38%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
21
0.37%
Total population: 5,738

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,383
29.3%
No qualifications
925
19.6%
Level 3 (A level)
824
17.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
700
14.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
484
10.25%
Total 16+ residents: 4,720

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
989
37.32%
Owns with a mortgage
812
30.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
416
15.7%
Other social rented
281
10.6%
Social rents from council
73
2.75%
Total households: 2,650

Property prices in Leek South

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £166,500 in Leek South area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £605,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Leek South 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£275,000
Flats8£115,000
Semi-Detached16£211,025
Terraced37£145,000

10 years median price trend in Leek South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leek South.

All postcodes in Leek South

ST135QN

Junction Road

ST135RX

Newcastle Road

ST135ES

Overton Bank

ST135PX

Daintry Close

ST138BJ

Cruso Street

ST135AR

Leek South

ST135QU

Glebeville

ST135RF

Cornhill Cross

ST138BS

Victoria Court

ST135QL

Junction Road

ST138BG

Shirley Street

ST135DU

Strangman Street

ST135ER

Wellington Court

ST135QB

Newcastle Road

ST138AY

Langford Street

ST138DJ

Westwood Road

ST135PS

Challinor Avenue

ST135EW

Chorley Street

ST135HS

Eversley Avenue

ST135PH

Whitfield Street

ST138BX

Burton Street

ST138HR

The Sleeve

ST135DJ

Strangman Street

ST137AN

Woodside Lane

ST135QP

Junction Road

ST137AY

Cheadle Road

ST138BA

Westwood View

ST137QG

Fynney Fields

ST138AF

West Street

ST139BT

Strangman Street

ST137AP

Leekbrook Way

ST135RJ

Ladderedge

ST135HP

Sneyd Street

ST135NL

Albion Street

ST135TY

Wallhill Court

ST139DD

Leek South

ST135ED

John Street

ST135PN

Wardle Crescent

ST137DS

Spicerstone Estate

ST139BZ

Strangman Street

ST135DX

Strangman Street

ST139DB

Strangman Street

ST135EN

St Georges Street

ST135PP

Condlyffe Road

ST135RP

Campbell Avenue

ST135PG

Daintry Street

ST135RG

Strangman Street

ST138BL

John Street

ST138FD

Picton Street

ST135EY

Salisbury Street

ST135EL

Britannia Street

ST135NZ

Alsop Street

ST135QJ

Barnfield Road

ST138HL

Wallbridge Drive

ST135PW

Wardle Crescent

ST135RE

Cheadle Road

ST138HN

Thornhill Road

ST139AX

Strangman Street

ST135PA

Spencer Avenue

ST135QA

Broad Street

ST138BP

Station Street

ST135QG

Barnfield Road Industrial Estate

ST135PB

Spencer Avenue

ST137DT

Basford Lane

ST99QU

City Lane

ST135PD

Hartington Street

ST137AE

Ladderedge

ST137LQ

The Heights

ST135NY

Alsop Street

ST135NX

Broad Street

ST135PL

Selborne Road

ST135HZ

Strangman Street

ST137DY

High Lane

ST135HY

Strangman Street

ST135PY

Cheddleton Road

ST135QT

Junction Road

ST137AX

Tulip Way

ST138AS

Waterloo Street

ST138XZ

Hampton Court

ST137AB

Ladderedge

ST135NR

Broad Street

ST135PE

Hugo Street

ST138AU

Picton Street

ST138BQ

James Street

ST135EQ

Britannia Street

ST137AZ

Primrose Close

ST135PF

Dampier Street

ST135QS

Sandon Street

ST135RD

Cheddleton Road

ST135NW

King Street

ST135SR

Grange Gardens

ST137AR

Wardle Gardens

ST135NH

Compton

ST135RW

Newcastle Road

ST138BW

Cruso Street

ST135FA

St Marys Way

ST135SP

Barnfield Road

ST138BE

Morley Street

ST137DX

Cheddleton Heath Road

ST137AG

Ladderedge

Data Sources

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