ST13 5AZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ashbourne Road, 0.5km from Pickwood in Leek. Administratively it sits within Leek East ward and the Staffordshire Moorlands constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 96% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £265k.
Census 2021 statistics for ST13 5AZ are sourced from Output Area E00151882 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHBOURNE ROAD, ST13 5AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHBOURNE ROAD, ST13 5AZ.
346
48
£ 36,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates ST13 5AZ — age 48, 96% ownership, 3% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £265k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST13 5AZ. The average age is 48.4. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 212,500
2 sales · Mean £ 212,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST13 5AZ has low crime rates — 20 incidents 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
Springfield School
Leek First School
Leek High School
The Meadows School
Beresford Memorial CofE First School
All Saints CofE First School
St Mary's Catholic Academy
Churnet View Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- BALL HAYE GREEN FISH AND CHIPS1.0 km
- ANGKOR WATT0.6 km
- BATTERED HADDOCK0.4 km
- CHINA GARDEN0.8 km
- Corner Cupboard0.5 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Fresh Beauty1.0 km
- Gerald Harrison Fruit and Veg1.0 km
- H Meakin & Sons Ltd0.8 km
- H MEAKIN AND SONS LTD1.0 km
- HOME BARGAINS0.9 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- PEAK WEAVERS HOTEL1.0 km
- THE GREEN MAN0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Cobblers0.9 km
- COCK INN0.9 km
- THE OLD MILL SMOKEHOUSE AND CRAFT ALE BAR0.8 km
- The Roebuck Hotel0.9 km
- THE SILK MILL0.9 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- AJ Catering @ Daisy Haye0.8 km
- BROUGH PARK LEISURE CENTRE0.9 km
- CAFE DELIGHT0.7 km
- COFFEE BEANS CAFE LTD0.7 km
- Coffee#1 Leek1.0 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda0.3 km
- ICELAND0.9 km
- LIDL0.6 km
- Aldi0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Congleton13.5 km
- Longton15.2 km
- Longport15.4 km
Bus Stops
- Moorlands Hospital0.1 km
- Trafford Close0.1 km
- Ashbourne Road0.1 km
- Ashbourne Road0.2 km
- Moorlands Hospital0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST135AZ · Data under Open Government Licence