Postcode ST13 8EG is located in an urban city, within the Leek West ward of Staffordshire Moorlands in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Leek Town area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below 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 7.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Westwood Recreation Ground.
Leek Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,107 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Leek Town has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST13 8EG.
Leek Town near ST13 8EG 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 7.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Westwood Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Westwood Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Woodcroft | Medium | Walking directions to Woodcroft |
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £249,500 (about £272 per square foot) in Leek West area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £292,500 | £313 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £270,000 | £302 |
| Terraced | 20 | £150,000 | £210 |
| Flats | 1 | £95,000 | £134 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £225,000 | £154,975 | £112,500 |
| 2017 | £235,000 | £160,000 | £119,950 |
| 2018 | £220,500 | £180,975 | £120,000 |
| 2019 | £257,500 | £189,975 | £120,000 |
| 2020 | £258,750 | £180,000 | £135,000 |
| 2021 | £290,000 | £227,000 | £135,000 |
| 2022 | £315,000 | £265,000 | £150,000 |
| 2023 | £260,000 | £236,250 | £168,500 |
| 2024 | £331,500 | £241,500 | £150,000 |
| 2025 | £316,500 | £260,000 | £150,000 |
| 2026 | £275,750 | £255,000 | £156,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £211 | £168 | £139 |
| 2017 | £231 | £192 | £148 |
| 2018 | £230 | £193 | £152 |
| 2019 | £231 | £207 | £160 |
| 2020 | £246 | £211 | £169 |
| 2021 | £299 | £227 | £176 |
| 2022 | £299 | £252 | £195 |
| 2023 | £295 | £270 | £190 |
| 2024 | £342 | £267 | £190 |
| 2025 | £308 | £284 | £204 |
| 2026 | £354 | £304 | £210 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST13 8EG.
In the ST13 8EG postcode area, located within Leek Town, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST13 8EG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | West Street News | West Street, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 8DE | Walking directions to West Street News |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Abbey Green Road, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 8YH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | West Street, Leek, ST13 8AF | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Leek Minimarket | Dog Lane, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 5HN | Walking directions to Leek Minimarket |
| 0.5 mi | Newsmarket | Broad Street, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 5NU | Walking directions to Newsmarket |
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 8EG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ben Emery
Leek West - Elected 4 May 2023
Bill Cawley
Leek West - Elected 4 May 2023
Philip Barks
Leek West - Elected 4 May 2023
Karen Bradley
Staffordshire Moorlands - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ST13 8EG records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 8EG in Leek Town is £249,500 (about £272 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to ST13 8EG, including Westwood First School (Good), St Edward's Church of England Academy (Requires improvement) and St Mary's Catholic Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
ST13 8EG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,107 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 8EG is Karen Bradley (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ben Emery (Conservative and Unionist Party), Bill Cawley (Labour Party) and Philip Barks (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.