Postcode ST13 5HT is located in an urban city, within the Leek South ward of Staffordshire Moorlands in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Leek Town area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leek Town is £37,859 per year. The nearest station is Congleton, about 7.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Brough Park.
Leek Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,780 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Leek Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Leek Town is £37,859 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 312 ft away from ST13 5HT.
Leek Town near ST13 5HT 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 7.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Brough Park | Large | Walking directions to Brough Park |
| 0.3 mi | Westwood Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Westwood Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Woodcroft | Medium | Walking directions to Woodcroft |
Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £169,000 (about £203 per square foot) in Leek South area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £617,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £350,000 | £256 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £211,025 | £221 |
| Terraced | 32 | £141,000 | £186 |
| Flats | 7 | £123,000 | £173 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £226,000 | £74,750 | £125,000 | £115,000 |
| 2017 | £245,000 | £74,000 | £149,000 | £115,000 |
| 2018 | £290,000 | £78,000 | £160,000 | £120,000 |
| 2019 | £300,000 | £87,000 | £161,000 | £125,500 |
| 2020 | £282,500 | £79,950 | £180,000 | £118,000 |
| 2021 | £329,500 | £84,475 | £182,500 | £122,500 |
| 2022 | £279,950 | £110,000 | £210,000 | £141,000 |
| 2023 | £287,500 | £85,000 | £170,000 | £148,975 |
| 2024 | £302,500 | £106,250 | £202,500 | £139,725 |
| 2025 | £290,000 | £116,500 | £200,000 | £147,000 |
| 2026 | £356,000 | £129,000 | £250,000 | £145,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £197 | £127 | £140 | £130 |
| 2017 | £212 | £129 | £165 | £135 |
| 2018 | £227 | £136 | £170 | £135 |
| 2019 | £215 | £130 | £181 | £139 |
| 2020 | £253 | £120 | £193 | £147 |
| 2021 | £242 | £151 | £197 | £164 |
| 2022 | £245 | £187 | £218 | £166 |
| 2023 | £269 | £121 | £208 | £182 |
| 2024 | £283 | £177 | £219 | £169 |
| 2025 | £254 | £178 | £215 | £181 |
| 2026 | £277 | £164 | £273 | £198 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST13 5HT.
In the ST13 5HT postcode area, located within Leek Town, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST13 5HT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Newsmarket | Broad Street, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 5NU | Walking directions to Newsmarket |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | West Street, Leek, ST13 8AF | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Leek Minimarket | Dog Lane, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 5HN | Walking directions to Leek Minimarket |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Brook Street, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 5JE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | West Street News | West Street, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 8DE | Walking directions to West Street News |
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 5HT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Keith Hoptroff
Leek South - Elected 4 May 2023
Matt Swindlehurst
Leek South - Elected 4 May 2023
Mike Gledhill
Leek South - Elected 4 May 2023
Karen Bradley
Staffordshire Moorlands - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ST13 5HT records about 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around ST13 5HT in Leek Town is £169,000 (about £203 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to ST13 5HT, including St Mary's Catholic Academy (Good), Westwood First School (Good) and All Saints CofE First School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
ST13 5HT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,780 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 5HT is Karen Bradley (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Keith Hoptroff (Labour Party), Matt Swindlehurst (Labour Party) and Mike Gledhill (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.