ST13 5HY is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Brow Hill in Leek. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Leek South ward and the Staffordshire Moorlands constituency.
Day-to-day life in ST13 5HY has the character of a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for ST13 5HY are sourced from Output Area E00151916 (shared with 125 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST13 5HY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST13 5HY.
258
47
£ 34,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST13 5HY 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 5HY 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 5HY. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ST13 5HY is moderate at 83 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
19 nearby- The Mulberry Leaves1.0 km
- Cobblers0.2 km
- COCK INN0.2 km
- Den Engel0.1 km
- Dyers Arms0.8 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsburys Supermarkets Plc1.0 km
- Asda1.0 km
- MORRISONS0.7 km
- ICELAND0.1 km
- LIDL0.7 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Fresh Beauty0.1 km
- Gerald Harrison Fruit and Veg0.2 km
- H Meakin & Sons Ltd0.3 km
- H MEAKIN AND SONS LTD0.1 km
- HOME BARGAINS0.1 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- PEAK WEAVERS HOTEL0.2 km
- THE GREEN MAN0.3 km
- SILK HOUSE HOTEL0.1 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
- Longport14.5 km
- Kidsgrove14.7 km
Bus Stops
- Salisbury Street0.2 km
- King Street0.2 km
- Salisbury Street0.2 km
- King Street0.2 km
- Staffs Moorlands Council Offices0.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: ST135HY · Data under Open Government Licence