Strangman Street is in Leek and in Staffordshire Moorlands district. ST13 5DQ is located in the Leek South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Staffordshire Moorlands. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Strangman Street, Leek, ST13 5DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST13 5DS, ST13 5HG, ST13 5DR, ST13 5DY, ST13 5DX, ST13 5HW, ST13 5DN, ST13 5DL, ST13 5ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST13 5DQ is primarily male, with 56.6% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.7% | 43.4% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -7.6% |
| Male | 54.3% | 56.6% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 7.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around ST13 5DQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.5% | 45.6% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.3% | 16.4% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -27.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 7.9% | 4% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 23.5% | 8.1% | 9.1% | 14.4% |
| Widowed | 12.8% | 9.7% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (58.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.9% | 28% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -20.4% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 30.4% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 21.7% | 24.9% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 12.2% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 13.2% | 5.4% | 4.0% | 9.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around ST13 5DQ this area, 28.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.4% | 28.5% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 14.9% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 13.1% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 8.1% | -5.1% | 16.9% | -8.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 26.2% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 4.4% | 4.1% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| White | 99.6% | 96.1% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 95% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.9% | 95% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 95.3% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.9% | 76.7% | -9.8% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 29.6% | 13.5% | 16.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Strangman Street was 258.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 112.1% higher than the Leek East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Strangman Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Leek East and the 7th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Staffordshire Moorlands .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 192.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leek Delivery Office Strangman Street, Leek, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building | £25,449 | 2017-08-29 | £29,198 |
ST13 5DQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Retired | 59 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Academy Cruso Street , ST13 8BW | 3out of 4 | 327 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood First School Westwood Road , ST13 8DL | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE First School Cheadle Road , ST13 5QY | 3out of 4 | 973 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leek First School East Street , ST13 6LF | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Academy Wallbridge Drive , ST13 8JG | 3out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leek High School Springfield Road , ST13 6EU | 3out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood College Westwood Park , ST13 8NP | 3out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Church of England Academy Westwood Road , ST13 8DN | 2out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churnet View Middle School Churnet View , ST13 6PU | 3out of 4 | 1,576 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield School Springfield Road , ST13 6LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows School Springfield Road , ST13 6EU | 3out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Active Wellbeing School Longsdon Memorial Hall , Leek Road ST9 9QF | - not rated | 2,953 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopedale School Hopedale House , ST13 7ED | - not rated | 3,953 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horton Lodge Community Special School Rudyard , ST13 8RB | 3out of 4 | 4,388 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Indian Restaurant | High Street, Leek | 46 yd | |
| Duck Goose | 24 St Edward Street, Leek | 47 yd | |
| THE NAPOLI | 9 High Street, Leek | 83 yd | |
| PRIMO PIANO | 10a Sheep Market, Leek | 99 yd | |
| Keik | 6 Sheep Market, Leek | 107 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BREWCES | 17 Stanley Street, Leek | 63 yd | |
| Den Engel | 11-13 Stanley Street, Leek | 78 yd | |
| Black Swan | 12 Sheep Market, Leek | 103 yd | |
| THE VALIANT INN | 3 Stanley Street, Leek | 111 yd | |
| The Green Dragon | 2 St Edward Street, Leek | 127 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOMINO'S PIZZA | 17 St Edward Street, Leek | 54 yd | |
| Abbies Pizza | 17 Sheep Market, Leek | 67 yd | |
| Pizza Line | 11 St Edward Street, Leek | 92 yd | |
| STAKE OUT | 10 St Edward Street, Leek | 94 yd | |
| MONTY'S | 24-25 Market Place, Leek | 157 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICELAND | Pickwood Road, Leek | 153 yd | |
| Aldi | 65 Haywood Street, Leek | 375 yd | |
| MORRISONS | Newcastle Road, Leek | 724 yd | |
| LIDL | Portland Street North, Leek | 750 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Plc | Churnet Way, Leek | 1,061 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Future Fitness (Staffordshire) (Closed) Salisbury Street | health and fitness suite | 164 yd |
| Genetix Bodybuilding And Strongman Gym (Closed) Clerk Bank | health and fitness suite | 217 yd |
| Leek College Of Further Education And School Of Art (Closed) Stockwell Street | health and fitness suite | 339 yd |
| Brough Park Leisure Centre BALL HAYE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 674 yd |
| Haven Ladies Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Cross Street Mill Cross Street Mill Cross Street | health and fitness suite | 686 yd |
| Leek And District Table Tennis Centre Mill Street | 711 yd | |
| Leek Tennis Club THE FIRS THE FIRS PARK ROAD | tennis courts | 741 yd |
| Abbey Green (Closed) Abbey Green Road | grass pitches | 940 yd |
| Westwood First School WESTWOOD PRE-SCHOOL WESTWOOD PRE-SCHOOL WESTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 970 yd |
| Ball Haye Green Football Club (Closed) Ball Haye Green | grass pitches | 1,049 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.