ST13 5AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Derby Street, 0.2km from Leek in Leek. Administratively it sits within Leek East ward and the Staffordshire Moorlands constituency.
For renters and young professionals, ST13 5AB offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for ST13 5AB are sourced from Output Area E00151881 (shared with 44 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DERBY STREET, ST13 5AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DERBY STREET, ST13 5AB.
211
40
£ 34,600 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST13 5AB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
ST13 5AB is a high-turnover rental hub — with 76% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 40).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST13 5AB. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ST13 5AB is above average at 98 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Catholic Academy
Leek First School
All Saints CofE First School
Springfield School
Leek High School
The Meadows School
Westwood First School
St Edward's Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- BALL HAYE GREEN FISH AND CHIPS0.9 km
- ANGKOR WATT0.3 km
- BATTERED HADDOCK0.5 km
- CHINA GARDEN0.1 km
- CHINESE GOURMET0.8 km
- + 22 more
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Fresh Beauty0.1 km
- Gerald Harrison Fruit and Veg0.1 km
- H Meakin & Sons Ltd0.1 km
- H MEAKIN AND SONS LTD0.1 km
- HOME BARGAINS0.1 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- PEAK WEAVERS HOTEL0.3 km
- THE GREEN MAN0.3 km
- SILK HOUSE HOTEL0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Cobblers0.0 km
- COCK INN0.0 km
- Den Engel0.1 km
- Dyers Arms0.9 km
- THE OLD MILL SMOKEHOUSE AND CRAFT ALE BAR0.2 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- AJ Catering @ Daisy Haye0.6 km
- BROUGH PARK LEISURE CENTRE0.6 km
- CAFE DELIGHT0.1 km
- COFFEE BEANS CAFE LTD0.1 km
- Coffee#1 Leek0.1 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda0.8 km
- MORRISONS0.8 km
- ICELAND0.1 km
- LIDL0.5 km
- Aldi0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Congleton12.7 km
- Longport14.7 km
- Longton14.9 km
Bus Stops
- Staffs Moorlands Council Offices0.1 km
- Staffs Moorlands Council Offices0.1 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST135AB · Data under Open Government Licence