ST13 5BD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Kniveden Lane, 0.8km from Pickwood in Leek. Administratively it sits within Leek East ward and the Staffordshire Moorlands constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ST13, ST13 5BD offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k.
Census 2021 statistics for ST13 5BD are sourced from Output Area E00151876 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KNIVEDEN LANE, ST13 5BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KNIVEDEN LANE, ST13 5BD.
347
48
£ 36,800 /yr
43%
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
ST13 5BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST13 5BD. The average age is 48.1. 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
Detached
£ 365,000
1 sales · Mean £ 365,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST13 5BD has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Springfield School
Leek High School
The Meadows School
Leek First 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
14 nearby- Moss Rose Mediterranean Bar and Grill0.9 km
- AJ Catering @ Daisy Haye0.9 km
- CAFE DELIGHT0.9 km
- COFFEE BEANS CAFE LTD1.0 km
- NO 5 CAFE1.0 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- BALL HAYE GREEN FISH AND CHIPS1.0 km
- ANGKOR WATT0.8 km
- BATTERED HADDOCK0.6 km
- Corner Cupboard0.8 km
- Dragon Palace0.7 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- H Meakin & Sons Ltd1.0 km
- Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shop1.0 km
- THE GREEN BALL OFF LICENCE1.0 km
- H MEAKIN AND SONS LTD0.7 km
- LIVE LOVE LOAF LTD1.0 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.4 km
- LIDL0.7 km
- Aldi1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Earl Grey Inn0.7 km
- BALL HAYE TAVERN1.0 km
- Beyond The Pale Micro Brewery0.9 km
- BLUE MUGGE0.6 km
- THE PRIORY HOTEL0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Congleton13.7 km
- Longton15.4 km
- Longport15.6 km
Bus Stops
- Pitcher Lane0.1 km
- Trafford Close0.2 km
- Moorlands Hospital0.3 km
- Moorlands Hospital0.3 km
- Ashbourne Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST135BD · Data under Open Government Licence