Postcode ST13 5SZ 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 South & Cheddleton area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leek South & Cheddleton is £52,589 per year. The nearest station is Congleton, about 8.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Pickwood Recreation Area.
Leek South & Cheddleton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,709 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Leek South & Cheddleton has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Leek South & Cheddleton is £52,589 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST13 5SZ.
Leek South & Cheddleton near ST13 5SZ 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 8.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Pickwood Recreation Area | Medium | Walking directions to Pickwood Recreation Area |
| 0.5 mi | Sparrow Park | Small | Walking directions to Sparrow Park |
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 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST13 5SZ.
In the ST13 5SZ postcode area, located within Leek South & Cheddleton, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST13 5SZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Poplar Service Station | Ashbourne Road, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 5BJ | Walking directions to Poplar Service Station |
| 0.2 mi | Marts | Ashbourne Road, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 5AX | Walking directions to Marts |
| 0.4 mi | The Corner Cupboard Convenience Store | Portland Street, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 6JZ | Walking directions to The Corner Cupboard Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Gills General Store | Fynney Street, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 5LE | Walking directions to Gills General Store |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Springfield Road, Leek, ST13 6EN | Walking directions to Asda |
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 5SZ, 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 5SZ records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around ST13 5SZ in Leek South & Cheddleton 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 5SZ, including Springfield School (Good), Leek First School (Good) and All Saints CofE First School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
ST13 5SZ scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,709 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 5SZ 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.