ST13 5BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ashbourne Road, 0.4km 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. 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £237k.
Census 2021 statistics for ST13 5BL are sourced from Output Area E00151876 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHBOURNE ROAD, ST13 5BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHBOURNE ROAD, ST13 5BL.
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
No single demographic signal dominates ST13 5BL — age 48, 92% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £237k 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 5BL. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 147,500
6 sales · Mean £ 154,401
Detached
£ 267,000
2 sales · Mean £ 267,000
Semi-Detached
£ 197,475
2 sales · Mean £ 197,475
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST13 5BL 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.
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
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- THE OLD MILL SMOKEHOUSE AND CRAFT ALE BAR1.0 km
- Earl Grey Inn0.7 km
- Beyond The Pale Micro Brewery1.0 km
- BLUE MUGGE0.8 km
- THE PRIORY HOTEL1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- CAFE DELIGHT1.0 km
- THAI SIAM1.0 km
- LAUREL INN1.0 km
- LAWTONS PIES1.0 km
- LEAPS & BOUNDS INDOOR PLAY LTD0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.7 km
- LIDL0.9 km
- Aldi1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- ANGKOR WATT0.8 km
- BATTERED HADDOCK0.8 km
- Corner Cupboard0.8 km
- Dragon Palace0.9 km
- Caprinos Pizza1.0 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- H MEAKIN AND SONS LTD0.8 km
- Well Pharmacy1.0 km
- POPLAR SERVICE STATION0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Congleton13.8 km
- Longton15.1 km
- Blythe Bridge15.3 km
Bus Stops
- Moorland Road0.0 km
- Moorland Road0.0 km
- Moorlands Hospital0.2 km
- Moorlands Hospital0.2 km
- Milltown Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST135BL · Data under Open Government Licence