ST13 7LN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Buxton Road, 0.6km from Haregate in Leek. Administratively it sits within Leek East ward and the Staffordshire Moorlands constituency.
For families considering a move, ST13 7LN represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £283k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for ST13 7LN are sourced from Output Area E00151876 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BUXTON ROAD, ST13 7LN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUXTON ROAD, ST13 7LN.
347
48
£ 36,800 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
ST13 7LN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST13 7LN. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 282,500
2 sales · Mean £ 282,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST13 7LN has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Beresford Memorial CofE First School
Churnet View Middle School
Leek High School
The Meadows School
Springfield School
Leek First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- HAREGATE COMMUNITY CENTRE CAFE0.4 km
- Moss Rose Mediterranean Bar and Grill0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- BALL HAYE GREEN FISH AND CHIPS0.7 km
- HAREGATE FISH BAR0.3 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- THE GREEN BALL OFF LICENCE0.9 km
- Morrisons Daily0.3 km
- LEEK CONVENIENCE STORE0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- HARE AND GATE0.3 km
- BALL HAYE TAVERN0.8 km
- THE PRIORY HOTEL0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Congleton13.6 km
- Longport16.3 km
- Longton16.3 km
Bus Stops
- Thorncliffe Road0.0 km
- Thorncliffe Road0.0 km
- Novi Lane0.2 km
- Novi Lane0.2 km
- Horsecroft Crescent0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST137LN · Data under Open Government Licence