Postcode ST13 8XZ 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 72.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Leek Town is £37,859 per year. The nearest station is Congleton located about 7.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Westwood Recreation Ground.
Leek Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,326 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Leek Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.8 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 28 ft away from ST13 8XZ.
Leek Town near ST13 8XZ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Westwood Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Westwood Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Woodcroft | Medium | Walking directions to Woodcroft |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £169,500 in Leek South area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £850,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £201,250 |
| Terraced | 36 | £150,250 |
| Flats | 9 | £118,000 |
| Detached | 15 | £275,000 |
10 year median price trend in Leek South
In the ST13 8XZ postcode area, located within Leek Town, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST13 8XZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Newcastle Road, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 5QB | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Newsmarket | Broad Street, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 5NU | Walking directions to Newsmarket |
| 0.3 mi | West Street News | West Street, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 8DE | Walking directions to West Street News |
| 0.3 mi | Wallbridge Post & Times | Thornhill Road, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 8JF | Walking directions to Wallbridge Post & Times |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Brook Street, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 5JE | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 8XZ, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.