ST13 5AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Derby Street, 0.0km from Leek in Leek. Administratively it sits within Leek East ward and the Staffordshire Moorlands constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for ST13 5AJ are sourced from Output Area E00151881 (shared with 44 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DERBY STREET, ST13 5AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DERBY STREET, ST13 5AJ.
211
40
£ 34,600 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST13 5AJ 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
76% of homes in ST13 5AJ are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. 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 5AJ. 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 5AJ is above average at 102 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
Leek First School
St Mary's Catholic Academy
Springfield School
All Saints CofE First School
The Meadows School
Leek High School
Westwood First School
Beresford Memorial CofE First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- BALL HAYE GREEN FISH AND CHIPS0.8 km
- ANGKOR WATT0.2 km
- BATTERED HADDOCK0.4 km
- CHINA GARDEN0.1 km
- CHINESE GOURMET0.9 km
- + 22 more
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Fresh Beauty0.2 km
- Gerald Harrison Fruit and Veg0.2 km
- H Meakin & Sons Ltd0.0 km
- H MEAKIN AND SONS LTD0.2 km
- HOME BARGAINS0.2 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- PEAK WEAVERS HOTEL0.3 km
- THE GREEN MAN0.3 km
- SILK HOUSE HOTEL0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Cobblers0.1 km
- COCK INN0.1 km
- Den Engel0.3 km
- THE OLD MILL SMOKEHOUSE AND CRAFT ALE BAR0.2 km
- The Roebuck Hotel0.1 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- AJ Catering @ Daisy Haye0.5 km
- BROUGH PARK LEISURE CENTRE0.5 km
- CAFE DELIGHT0.0 km
- COFFEE BEANS CAFE LTD0.0 km
- Coffee#1 Leek0.2 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda0.6 km
- MORRISONS0.9 km
- ICELAND0.2 km
- LIDL0.4 km
- Aldi0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Congleton12.8 km
- Longport14.8 km
- Longton15.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: ST135AJ · Data under Open Government Licence