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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 72 recent sales, the median property price is £164,250 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
Detached12£282,500
Flats8£115,000
Semi-Detached15£210,000
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

ST138DA

Burton Street

ST135DY

Field Street

ST135EJ

Westwood Terrace

ST135PJ

Selborne Road

ST135QF

Higher Woodcroft

ST135TG

Strangman Street

ST137AF

Beech Close

ST137AL

Mollatts Wood Road

ST138BD

West End Avenue

ST138HH

Hawksworth Close

ST139DF

Strangman Street

ST135EH

Wellington Street

ST135PZ

Cornhill Gardens

ST135RU

Newcastle Road

ST137AT

Heath View

ST135RT

Newcastle Road

ST135DL

St Edward Street

ST138BU

Burton Street

ST139BN

Strangman Street

ST135PQ

Geoffrey Avenue

ST139BF

Strangman Street

ST137QF

Brooklands Way

ST135QR

Sandon Street

ST137AD

Ladderedge

ST138AP

Barngate Street

ST139AD

Strangman Street

ST135NT

Albion Mill

ST135RN

Woodcroft Avenue

ST137DR

Cheadle Road

ST135EE

Salisbury Street

ST137AH

Ladderedge

ST137AJ

Mollatts Close

ST138AX

Picton Street

ST138HJ

Newcastle Road

ST138BF

Station Street

ST139DE

Strangman Street

ST138BN

Cruso Street

ST135DS

St Edward Street

ST135DT

Field Street

ST135QQ

Strangman Street

ST138BT

Burton Street

ST137AU

Leek Brook Junction

ST138UU

Hazel Grove

ST139AH

Strangman Street

ST135DZ

High Street

ST135HT

Sneyd Avenue

ST135EF

Strangman Street

ST135NU

Broad Street

ST138BY

The Walks

ST135EP

Gladstone Street

ST135NS

Broad Street

ST135QW

Junction Road

ST137AS

Clover Grove

ST138AT

Waterloo Street

ST138BH

Cruso Street

ST138XD

Mayers Court

ST135DQ

Strangman Street

ST137AW

Bluebell Close

ST135NN

King Street

ST135PR

Leek South

ST135PU

Compton

ST135RR

Campbell Avenue

ST135RS

Hawksworth Avenue

ST137AQ

Ladderedge

ST138AW

West Street

ST137DZ

Cheadle Road

Data Sources

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