Postcode Analysis Staffordshire Moorlands, West Midlands

THORNFIELD AVENUE, ST13 5BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNFIELD AVENUE, ST13 5BP.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 36,800 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 88% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, ST13 5BP is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 22.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ST13 5BP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Thornfield Avenue, 0.5km 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. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 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. Property: Average house prices are around £276k, up 22.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ST13 5BP are sourced from Output Area E00151873 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST13 5BP. 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

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 240,000

8 sales · Mean £ 251,312

Semi-Detached

£ 305,000

3 sales · Mean £ 285,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

ST13 5BP 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.

Violence and sexual offences15
Other theft4
Bicycle theft2
Public order2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Springfield School

Good65 pupils0.5 km
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Leek High School

Inadequate344 pupils0.6 km
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The Meadows School

Good126 pupils0.6 km
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Leek First School

Good147 pupils0.6 km
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Beresford Memorial CofE First School

Good146 pupils1.0 km
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All Saints CofE First School

Good212 pupils1.1 km
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Churnet View Middle School

Good482 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda0.6 km
  • LIDL0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • ANGKOR WATT0.9 km
  • BATTERED HADDOCK0.8 km
  • Corner Cupboard0.9 km
  • Dragon Palace0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • H MEAKIN AND SONS LTD0.8 km
  • POPLAR SERVICE STATION0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Earl Grey Inn0.8 km
  • BLUE MUGGE0.8 km
  • THE PRIORY HOTEL0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • LEAPS & BOUNDS INDOOR PLAY LTD0.8 km
  • PABNA STAFFORDSHIRE LTD0.8 km
  • THE SPICE MERCHANT0.8 km
  • THE FOUNTAIN INN0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Congleton13.9 km
  • Longton15.2 km
  • Blythe Bridge15.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Moorland Road0.2 km
  • Moorland Road0.2 km
  • Moorlands Hospital0.2 km
  • Trafford Close0.2 km
  • Moorlands Hospital0.3 km