Postcode ST13 8TE is located in an urban city, within the Leek West area 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 median sale price in Leek West is £256,000 (around £268 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £156,875 and £289,125. The nearest station is Congleton, about 7.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Westwood Recreation Ground.
Leek Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,095 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 45% 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 0.0% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 259 ft away from ST13 8TE.
Leek Town near ST13 8TE 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 |
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £256,000 (about £268 per square foot) in Leek West area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,219 up to £700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £285,000 | £292 |
| Detached | 22 | £280,000 | £313 |
| Terraced | 21 | £145,000 | £211 |
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 | £265,000 | £148,000 |
| 2026 | £275,000 | £285,000 | £145,000 |
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 | £287 | £206 |
| 2026 | £320 | £304 | £210 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST13 8TE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug 2025 | 12, Hillcrest, Leek, ST13 8TE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £186,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2026 | 45, Hillswood Avenue, Leek, ST13 8EQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 41, Hillswood Avenue, Leek, ST13 8EQ | Detached | Freehold | £355,000 | |
| 01 Jul 2025 | 42, Nab Hill Avenue, Leek, ST13 8EE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 34, Kiln Lane, Leek, ST13 8LQ | Detached | Freehold | £325,000 |
In the ST13 8TE postcode area, located within Leek Town, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Westwood First School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Sept 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Middle deemed secondary | St Edward's Church of England Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Mary's Catholic Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Jan 2016. |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ST13 8TE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | West Street News | West Street, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 8DE | Walking directions to West Street News |
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.4 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for ST13 8TE, 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 8TE 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around ST13 8TE in Leek West is £256,000 (about £268 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to ST13 8TE, including Westwood First School (Good), St Edward's Church of England Academy (Good) and St Mary's Catholic Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
ST13 8TE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,095 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 8TE 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).