ST13 5BB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Lowther Place, 0.6km 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. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 £222k, up 5.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ST13 5BB are sourced from Output Area E00151882 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWTHER PLACE, ST13 5BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWTHER PLACE, ST13 5BB.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ST13 5BB spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. £222k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 5.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST13 5BB. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 205,000
14 sales · Mean £ 198,735
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST13 5BB 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
Churnet View Middle School
St Mary's Catholic Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Moss Rose Mediterranean Bar and Grill1.0 km
- AJ Catering @ Daisy Haye0.8 km
- BROUGH PARK LEISURE CENTRE0.9 km
- CAFE DELIGHT0.8 km
- COFFEE BEANS CAFE LTD0.8 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- BALL HAYE GREEN FISH AND CHIPS0.9 km
- ANGKOR WATT0.6 km
- BATTERED HADDOCK0.5 km
- CHINA GARDEN0.8 km
- Corner Cupboard0.6 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- H Meakin & Sons Ltd0.8 km
- HOME BARGAINS1.0 km
- Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shop0.8 km
- THE GREEN BALL OFF LICENCE0.9 km
- Card Factory0.9 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- THE GREEN MAN1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
11 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
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda0.3 km
- ICELAND1.0 km
- LIDL0.6 km
- Aldi0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Congleton13.6 km
- Longton15.3 km
- Longport15.4 km
Bus Stops
- Trafford Close0.1 km
- Moorlands Hospital0.1 km
- Ashbourne Road0.2 km
- Ashbourne Road0.2 km
- Moorlands Hospital0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST135BB · Data under Open Government Licence