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About

Leek West covers the western edge of the town of Leek, extending into the surrounding Staffordshire Moorlands countryside. The area includes residential neighbourhoods, local retail centres, and industrial estates, alongside tracts of farmland. It is bordered by the River Churnet to the east and contains sections of the Caldon Canal, a historic waterway originally built for transporting limestone and flint.

The ward's landscape is characterised by its transition from urban to rural, with open fields rising towards Morridge and the Roaches to the west. A notable local feature is the preserved engine house and chimney of the former Milltown Lead Mine, a remnant of the area's industrial past. This mix of housing, commerce, and upland scenery defines the ward's character.

Area overview

On average Leek West has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Leek West is £46,771 per year. There are 4 schools in Leek West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Leek West is home to around 4,414 people, with a population density of about 1,346.8 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Leek West Population
4,414
Population density
1,346.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.75(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.98(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.85(-46%)
Other theft
2.27(-60%)
Public order
1.59(-74%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,230
95.81%
Other White
48
1.09%
White and Asian (mixed)
27
0.61%
Other Asian
25
0.57%
Irish
16
0.36%
Total population: 4,415

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,150
30.59%
Level 3 (A level)
671
17.85%
No qualifications
639
16.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
544
14.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
403
10.72%
Total 16+ residents: 3,760

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,055
50.87%
Owns with a mortgage
588
28.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
250
12.05%
Other social rented
121
5.83%
Other forms of private rent
32
1.54%
Total households: 2,074

Property prices in Leek West

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £228,500 in Leek West area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £515,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Leek West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£316,500
Flats2£77,500
Semi-Detached11£260,000
Terraced27£153,000

10 years median price trend in Leek West

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

All postcodes in Leek West

ST138LR

Westwood Park Avenue

ST138AG

West Street

ST138FW

North Street

ST138BZ

Nab Hill Court

ST138JL

Coopers Close

ST138NG

Westwood Park Drive

ST138TF

Nicholson Way

ST138LW

Oakwood Road

ST138DR

Jubilee Terrace

ST138FB

Jason Court

ST138NB

Lansdowne Close

ST138NE

Wallbridge Drive

ST138DB

Beggars Lane

ST138DX

Grove Street

ST138EH

Alma Street

ST138NA

Warrington Drive

ST138RE

Barracks Way

ST138XJ

Orchard Gardens

ST138AJ

Belle Vue

Data Sources

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