ST13 5DS is a mixed residential area on St Edward Street, 0.3km from Brow Hill in Leek. Administratively it sits within Leek South ward and the Staffordshire Moorlands constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, ST13 5DS is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for ST13 5DS are sourced from Output Area E00151916 (shared with 125 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST EDWARD STREET, ST13 5DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST EDWARD STREET, ST13 5DS.
258
47
£ 34,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST13 5DS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 40% social renting, ST13 5DS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 47-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST13 5DS. The average age is 46.8. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ST13 5DS is above average at 90 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Catholic Academy
Westwood First School
All Saints CofE First School
Leek First School
Springfield School
St Edward's Church of England Academy
The Meadows School
Leek High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- The Mulberry Leaves0.9 km
- Cobblers0.2 km
- COCK INN0.2 km
- Den Engel0.1 km
- Dyers Arms0.7 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsburys Supermarkets Plc0.9 km
- Asda1.0 km
- MORRISONS0.7 km
- ICELAND0.2 km
- LIDL0.7 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Fresh Beauty0.1 km
- Gerald Harrison Fruit and Veg0.1 km
- H Meakin & Sons Ltd0.3 km
- H MEAKIN AND SONS LTD0.1 km
- HOME BARGAINS0.2 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- PEAK WEAVERS HOTEL0.3 km
- THE GREEN MAN0.3 km
- SILK HOUSE HOTEL0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- AJ Catering @ Daisy Haye0.7 km
- BROUGH PARK LEISURE CENTRE0.7 km
- CAFE DELIGHT0.4 km
- COFFEE BEANS CAFE LTD0.3 km
- Coffee#1 Leek0.1 km
- + 30 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- ANGKOR WATT0.5 km
- BATTERED HADDOCK0.7 km
- CHINA GARDEN0.3 km
- CHINESE GOURMET0.6 km
- Corner Cupboard0.5 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Congleton12.5 km
- Longport14.6 km
- Kidsgrove14.8 km
Bus Stops
- Salisbury Street0.1 km
- Salisbury Street0.2 km
- Staffs Moorlands Council Offices0.2 km
- Staffs Moorlands Council Offices0.2 km
- King Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST135DS · Data under Open Government Licence