ST13 5BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Mount Road, 0.3km from Lowe Hill in Leek. Administratively it sits within Leek East ward and the Staffordshire Moorlands constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for ST13 5BU are sourced from Output Area E00151873 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOUNT ROAD, ST13 5BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNT ROAD, ST13 5BU.
302
56
£ 36,800 /yr
42%
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 5BU is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 88% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST13 5BU. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST13 5BU has low crime rates — 9 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- H MEAKIN AND SONS LTD1.0 km
- POPLAR SERVICE STATION0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Earl Grey Inn0.9 km
- BLUE MUGGE0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- LEAPS & BOUNDS INDOOR PLAY LTD0.9 km
- PABNA STAFFORDSHIRE LTD0.9 km
- THE SPICE MERCHANT0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- ANGKOR WATT1.0 km
- BATTERED HADDOCK0.9 km
- Corner Cupboard1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Congleton14.0 km
- Longton15.0 km
- Blythe Bridge15.2 km
Bus Stops
- Moorland Road0.2 km
- Moorland Road0.2 km
- Moorlands Hospital0.3 km
- Milltown Way0.4 km
- Milltown Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ST135BU · Data under Open Government Licence