ST13 5BE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Kniveden Lane, 0.8km from Lowe Hill in Leek. Administratively it sits within Leek East ward and the Staffordshire Moorlands constituency.
For serious buyers, ST13 5BE is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £322k.
Census 2021 statistics for ST13 5BE are sourced from Output Area E00151876 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KNIVEDEN LANE, ST13 5BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KNIVEDEN LANE, ST13 5BE.
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 5BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £322k 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 5BE. 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
£ 315,000
5 sales · Mean £ 288,700
Semi-Detached
£ 220,000
1 sales · Mean £ 220,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST13 5BE has low crime rates — 14 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
The Meadows School
Leek High School
Springfield School
Leek First School
Beresford Memorial CofE First School
All Saints CofE First School
Churnet View Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Moss Rose Mediterranean Bar and Grill0.9 km
- AJ Catering @ Daisy Haye1.0 km
- CAFE DELIGHT1.0 km
- THAI SIAM1.0 km
- LAUREL INN1.0 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda0.5 km
- LIDL0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- ANGKOR WATT0.9 km
- BATTERED HADDOCK0.7 km
- Corner Cupboard0.8 km
- Dragon Palace0.8 km
- Caprinos Pizza1.0 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- H MEAKIN AND SONS LTD0.7 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Well Pharmacy0.9 km
- J W ASH & SON MOORLANDS HOG ROAST1.0 km
- POPLAR SERVICE STATION0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Earl Grey Inn0.7 km
- Beyond The Pale Micro Brewery1.0 km
- BLUE MUGGE0.7 km
- THE PRIORY HOTEL0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Congleton13.8 km
- Longton15.4 km
- Longport15.7 km
Bus Stops
- Pitcher Lane0.0 km
- Trafford Close0.2 km
- Moorlands Hospital0.3 km
- Moorlands Hospital0.3 km
- Ashbourne Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ST135BE · Data under Open Government Licence