ST13 5AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ashbourne Road, 0.4km from Leek in Leek. Administratively it sits within Leek East ward and the Staffordshire Moorlands constituency.
For families considering a move, ST13 5AU represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. 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. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £289k, down 19.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ST13 5AU are sourced from Output Area E00151879 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHBOURNE ROAD, ST13 5AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHBOURNE ROAD, ST13 5AU.
267
40
£ 34,600 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST13 5AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates ST13 5AU — age 40, 74% ownership, 25% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 19.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST13 5AU. The average age is 40.0. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 240,000
12 sales · Mean £ 228,083
Semi-Detached
£ 199,950
1 sales · Mean £ 199,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST13 5AU has low crime rates — 43 incidents 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
Leek First School
Springfield School
Leek High School
The Meadows School
All Saints CofE First School
Beresford Memorial CofE First School
St Mary's Catholic Academy
Churnet View Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- BALL HAYE GREEN FISH AND CHIPS0.8 km
- ANGKOR WATT0.3 km
- BATTERED HADDOCK0.1 km
- CHINA GARDEN0.5 km
- Corner Cupboard0.2 km
- + 18 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Fresh Beauty0.7 km
- Gerald Harrison Fruit and Veg0.6 km
- H Meakin & Sons Ltd0.4 km
- H MEAKIN AND SONS LTD0.7 km
- HOME BARGAINS0.6 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- PEAK WEAVERS HOTEL0.7 km
- THE GREEN MAN0.7 km
- SILK HOUSE HOTEL0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Cobblers0.6 km
- COCK INN0.6 km
- Den Engel0.7 km
- THE OLD MILL SMOKEHOUSE AND CRAFT ALE BAR0.5 km
- The Roebuck Hotel0.6 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- AJ Catering @ Daisy Haye0.6 km
- BROUGH PARK LEISURE CENTRE0.6 km
- CAFE DELIGHT0.4 km
- COFFEE BEANS CAFE LTD0.4 km
- Coffee#1 Leek0.6 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda0.3 km
- ICELAND0.6 km
- LIDL0.3 km
- Aldi0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Congleton13.2 km
- Longton15.2 km
- Longport15.2 km
Bus Stops
- Parker Street0.0 km
- Parker Street0.0 km
- Ashbourne Road0.2 km
- Ashbourne Road0.2 km
- Osborne Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST135AU · Data under Open Government Licence