Postcode Analysis Staffordshire Moorlands, West Midlands

ARDEN CLOSE, ST13 5BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARDEN CLOSE, ST13 5BF.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 36,800 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

ST13 5BF is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 88% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £420k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 29.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ST13 5BF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Arden Close, 0.5km from Lowe Hill in Leek. Administratively it sits within Leek East ward and the Staffordshire Moorlands constituency.

For serious buyers, ST13 5BF is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents here average 56 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 88% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £420k, up 29.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ST13 5BF are sourced from Output Area E00151873 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST13 5BF. The average age is 56.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Detached

£ 420,000

3 sales · Mean £ 461,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

ST13 5BF has low crime rates — 10 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.

Violence and sexual offences15
Other theft4
Bicycle theft2
Public order2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Springfield School

Good65 pupils0.6 km
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Leek First School

Good147 pupils0.6 km
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Leek High School

Inadequate344 pupils0.6 km
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The Meadows School

Good126 pupils0.6 km
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Beresford Memorial CofE First School

Good146 pupils1.1 km
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All Saints CofE First School

Good212 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda0.7 km
  • LIDL1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • ANGKOR WATT0.9 km
  • BATTERED HADDOCK0.8 km
  • Corner Cupboard0.9 km
  • Dragon Palace1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • H MEAKIN AND SONS LTD0.9 km
  • POPLAR SERVICE STATION0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Earl Grey Inn0.8 km
  • BLUE MUGGE0.8 km
  • THE PRIORY HOTEL1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • LEAPS & BOUNDS INDOOR PLAY LTD0.8 km
  • PABNA STAFFORDSHIRE LTD0.9 km
  • THE SPICE MERCHANT0.8 km
  • THE FOUNTAIN INN0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Congleton13.9 km
  • Longton15.2 km
  • Blythe Bridge15.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Moorland Road0.1 km
  • Moorland Road0.1 km
  • Moorlands Hospital0.2 km
  • Trafford Close0.3 km
  • Moorlands Hospital0.3 km