ST13 5AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Leek in Leek. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Leek East ward and the Staffordshire Moorlands constituency.
Within the ST13 district, this postcode is characterised by residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for ST13 5AF are sourced from Output Area E00151881 (shared with 44 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST13 5AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST13 5AF.
211
40
£ 34,600 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST13 5AF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
At 76% private renter occupancy, ST13 5AF is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 40).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST13 5AF. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ST13 5AF is above average at 97 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
Leek First School
Springfield School
All Saints CofE First School
Leek High School
The Meadows School
Westwood First School
St Edward's Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- BALL HAYE GREEN FISH AND CHIPS0.9 km
- ANGKOR WATT0.3 km
- BATTERED HADDOCK0.5 km
- CHINA GARDEN0.1 km
- CHINESE GOURMET0.8 km
- + 22 more
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Fresh Beauty0.1 km
- Gerald Harrison Fruit and Veg0.1 km
- H Meakin & Sons Ltd0.1 km
- H MEAKIN AND SONS LTD0.1 km
- HOME BARGAINS0.1 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
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Cobblers0.0 km
- COCK INN0.1 km
- Den Engel0.2 km
- Dyers Arms1.0 km
- THE OLD MILL SMOKEHOUSE AND CRAFT ALE BAR0.2 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- AJ Catering @ Daisy Haye0.6 km
- BROUGH PARK LEISURE CENTRE0.6 km
- CAFE DELIGHT0.1 km
- COFFEE BEANS CAFE LTD0.1 km
- Coffee#1 Leek0.1 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda0.7 km
- MORRISONS0.8 km
- ICELAND0.1 km
- LIDL0.5 km
- Aldi0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Congleton12.7 km
- Longport14.7 km
- Longton14.9 km
Bus Stops
- Staffs Moorlands Council Offices0.1 km
- Staffs Moorlands Council Offices0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST135AF · Data under Open Government Licence