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.
HOWARD CLOSE, ST13 8JW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOWARD CLOSE, ST13 8JW.
272
44
£ 45,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Woodcroft Academy
St Edward's Church of England Academy
Westwood First School
St Mary's Catholic Academy
Westwood College
All Saints CofE First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- WELLINGTON INN0.9 km
- Westwood Golf Club0.5 km
- Prince of Wales0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Sodexo@Ornua UK Ltd0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- MORRISONS0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: ST138JW · Data under Open Government Licence