Postcode ST13 5BL is located in an urban city, within the Leek East ward of Staffordshire Moorlands in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Leek East & Upper Hulme area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leek East & Upper Hulme is £43,159 per year. The nearest station is Congleton, about 8.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Pickwood Recreation Area.
Leek East & Upper Hulme has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,080 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Leek East & Upper Hulme has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Leek East & Upper Hulme is £43,159 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST13 5BL.
Leek East & Upper Hulme near ST13 5BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Congleton located about 8.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Pickwood Recreation Area | Medium | Walking directions to Pickwood Recreation Area |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £227 per square foot) in Leek East area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £785,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £410,000 | £310 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £225,000 | £241 |
| Flats | 6 | £172,475 | £272 |
| Terraced | 32 | £148,000 | £192 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £277,500 | £90,000 | £179,950 | £110,000 |
| 2017 | £275,000 | — | £174,950 | £106,000 |
| 2018 | £305,000 | £97,000 | £173,750 | £107,500 |
| 2019 | £291,500 | £203,000 | £184,000 | £106,000 |
| 2020 | £309,950 | £107,500 | £225,000 | £119,500 |
| 2021 | £320,000 | £195,999 | £265,000 | £135,000 |
| 2022 | £367,500 | £224,950 | £250,000 | £126,250 |
| 2023 | £352,000 | £180,000 | £240,000 | £152,500 |
| 2024 | £385,000 | £210,000 | £226,667 | £137,475 |
| 2025 | £375,000 | £210,000 | £259,950 | £147,000 |
| 2026 | £410,000 | £170,000 | £185,000 | £149,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £210 | £195 | £133 | £127 |
| 2017 | £211 | — | £177 | £126 |
| 2018 | £220 | £135 | £196 | £133 |
| 2019 | £218 | £275 | £200 | £135 |
| 2020 | £238 | £212 | £191 | £136 |
| 2021 | £271 | £240 | £194 | £166 |
| 2022 | £328 | £259 | £218 | £163 |
| 2023 | £276 | £216 | £246 | £177 |
| 2024 | £314 | £247 | £250 | £175 |
| 2025 | £292 | £230 | £244 | £191 |
| 2026 | £299 | £280 | £226 | £192 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST13 5BL.
In the ST13 5BL postcode area, located within Leek East & Upper Hulme, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST13 5BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Poplar Service Station | Ashbourne Road, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 5BJ | Walking directions to Poplar Service Station |
| 0.3 mi | Marts | Ashbourne Road, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 5AX | Walking directions to Marts |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Springfield Road, Leek, ST13 6EN | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | The Corner Cupboard Convenience Store | Portland Street, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 6JZ | Walking directions to The Corner Cupboard Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Staffordshire Moorlands district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for ST13 5BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Crecy Janina Christine Boone
Leek East - Elected 4 May 2023
Darren Price
Leek East - Elected 4 May 2023
Gareth Richard Taylor
Leek East - Elected 4 May 2023
Karen Bradley
Staffordshire Moorlands - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ST13 5BL records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around ST13 5BL in Leek East & Upper Hulme is £195,000 (about £227 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to ST13 5BL, including Springfield School (Good), Leek First School (Good) and Leek High School (Special Measures). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
ST13 5BL scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,080 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Staffordshire Moorlands covering ST13 5BL is Karen Bradley (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Crecy Janina Christine Boone (Labour Party), Darren Price (Labour Party) and Gareth Richard Taylor (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.