ST13 5BJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ashbourne Road, 0.5km from Lowe Hill in Leek. Administratively it sits within Leek East ward and the Staffordshire Moorlands constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £199k, up 32.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ST13 5BJ are sourced from Output Area E00151876 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHBOURNE ROAD, ST13 5BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHBOURNE ROAD, ST13 5BJ.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ST13 5BJ spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. £199k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 32.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST13 5BJ. 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
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
£ 233,333
7 sales · Mean £ 209,603
Terraced
£ 80,000
3 sales · Mean £ 93,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST13 5BJ has low crime rates — 11 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 First School
Leek High School
The Meadows School
All Saints CofE First School
Beresford Memorial CofE First School
St Mary's Catholic Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- H Meakin & Sons Ltd0.9 km
- Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shop1.0 km
- H MEAKIN AND SONS LTD0.8 km
- LIVE LOVE LOAF LTD1.0 km
- Well Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- THE OLD MILL SMOKEHOUSE AND CRAFT ALE BAR0.9 km
- Earl Grey Inn0.7 km
- Beyond The Pale Micro Brewery0.9 km
- BLUE MUGGE0.7 km
- THE PRIORY HOTEL1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- CAFE DELIGHT0.9 km
- COFFEE BEANS CAFE LTD0.9 km
- NO 5 CAFE1.0 km
- THAI SIAM0.9 km
- LAUREL INN0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.6 km
- LIDL0.9 km
- Aldi0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- ANGKOR WATT0.8 km
- BATTERED HADDOCK0.7 km
- CHINA GARDEN0.9 km
- Corner Cupboard0.7 km
- Dragon Palace0.8 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Congleton13.8 km
- Longton15.1 km
- Blythe Bridge15.3 km
Bus Stops
- Moorland Road0.0 km
- Moorland Road0.1 km
- Moorlands Hospital0.1 km
- Moorlands Hospital0.2 km
- Milltown Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST135BJ · Data under Open Government Licence