Postcode Analysis Staffordshire Moorlands, West Midlands

HOWARD CLOSE, ST13 8JW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOWARD CLOSE, ST13 8JW.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

ST13 8JW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £256k, 73% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £256k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

ST13 8JW is a sought-after residential area on Howard Close, 0.1km from Wallbridge Park in Leek. Administratively it sits within Leek West ward and the Staffordshire Moorlands constituency.

For serious buyers, ST13 8JW is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 73% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £256k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for ST13 8JW are sourced from Output Area E00151936 (shared with 6 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 8JW. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 205,000

3 sales · Mean £ 226,666

Semi-Detached

£ 243,000

1 sales · Mean £ 243,000

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

ST13 8JW has low crime rates — 13 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.

Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Woodcroft Academy

Good150 pupils0.2 km
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St Edward's Church of England Academy

Requires Improvement717 pupils0.4 km
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Westwood First School

Good287 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's Catholic Academy

Good176 pupils0.8 km
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Westwood College

Good798 pupils0.8 km
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All Saints CofE First School

Good212 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • MOORLAND VEG BOX0.8 km
  • WEST STREET MEATS0.9 km
  • WEST STREET NEWS0.9 km
  • WALLBRIDGE STORES AND NEWSAGEN0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • WELLINGTON INN0.9 km
  • Westwood Golf Club0.5 km
  • Prince of Wales0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Sodexo@Ornua UK Ltd0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • MORRISONS0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • RICE AND SPICE0.1 km
  • TAKE A BREAK0.9 km
  • EMPERORS COURT0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Congleton12.0 km
  • Longport13.4 km
  • Kidsgrove13.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Thornhill Road0.1 km
  • School Close0.1 km
  • School Close0.2 km
  • Thornhill Road0.2 km
  • Bowling Green0.3 km