Cornhill Street is in Leek and in Staffordshire Moorlands district. ST13 5LH is located in the Leek East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Staffordshire Moorlands. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cornhill Street, Leek, ST13 5LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST13 5JX, ST13 5NH, ST13 5LG, ST13 5JF, ST13 5LB, ST13 5NR, ST13 5JZ, ST13 5NJ, ST13 5LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST13 5LH is primarily male, with 59.2% 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 | 45.9% | 40.8% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -10.2% |
| Male | 54.1% | 59.2% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 10.2% |
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 5LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.3% 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 | 50.2% | 55.3% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 17.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.9% | 16.8% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -27.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 4.7% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 19.4% | 19.5% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 10.4% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.1% | 33.8% | -7.3% | 48.4% | -14.6% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 38% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 20.2% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 7.5% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 7% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.9% | 19.7% | -0.2% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 13% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 17.1% | 4.8% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.2% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.9% | 15% | -5.9% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 25.9% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 10% | 3.1% | -6.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 93.9% | 93.9% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 86.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 86.6% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 6.2% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87% | 85% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 9.4% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cornhill Street was 1072.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 780.4% higher than the Leek East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cornhill Street has the highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Leek East and the highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Staffordshire Moorlands .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 449.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Cornhill Street, Leek, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2024-04-22 | £112,140 |
| 23 Cornhill Street, Leek, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2018-01-26 | £117,823 |
| 23 Cornhill Street, Leek, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2015-10-19 | £123,713 |
| 23 Cornhill Street, Leek, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £63,750 | 2014-10-14 | £98,756 |
| 21 Cornhill Street, Leek, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2011-06-10 | £144,583 |
ST13 5LH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 359 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE First School Cheadle Road , ST13 5QY | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leek First School East Street , ST13 6LF | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood First School Westwood Road , ST13 8DL | 3out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Academy Wallbridge Drive , ST13 8JG | 3out of 4 | 1,404 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 | 1,227 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood College Westwood Park , ST13 8NP | 3out of 4 | 1,934 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 | 1,172 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churnet View Middle School Churnet View , ST13 6PU | 3out of 4 | 1,606 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 | 1,030 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows School Springfield Road , ST13 6EU | 3out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Active Wellbeing School Longsdon Memorial Hall , Leek Road ST9 9QF | - not rated | 2,959 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopedale School Hopedale House , ST13 7ED | - not rated | 3,827 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horton Lodge Community Special School Rudyard , ST13 8RB | 3out of 4 | 4,644 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Diner | Pickwood Road, Leek | 117 yd | |
| The Street Restaurant and Grill | 9 Russell Street, Leek | 140 yd | |
| LION HOUSE TEA ROOMS | 4 Russell Street, Leek | 177 yd | |
| Coffee#1 Leek | 2-4 Derby Street, Leek | 216 yd | |
| MARYS SNACK BAR | Market Place, Leek | 217 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobblers | 1-5 Russell Street, Leek | 151 yd | |
| The Roebuck Hotel | 18 Derby Street, Leek | 195 yd | |
| THE VALIANT INN | 3 Stanley Street, Leek | 223 yd | |
| BREWCES | 17 Stanley Street, Leek | 227 yd | |
| Den Engel | 11-13 Stanley Street, Leek | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEEK OATCAKES | 2 Haywood Street, Leek | 71 yd | |
| CHINA GARDEN | 18 Haywood Street, Leek | 135 yd | |
| SUBWAY | 32 Derby Street, Leek | 214 yd | |
| SCORPIO | 69 Haywood Street, Leek | 231 yd | |
| GEORGE'S TRADITION | Broad Street, Leek | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICELAND | Pickwood Road, Leek | 117 yd | |
| Aldi | 65 Haywood Street, Leek | 234 yd | |
| LIDL | Portland Street North, Leek | 689 yd | |
| MORRISONS | Newcastle Road, Leek | 736 yd | |
| Asda | Springfield Road, Leek | 926 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Future Fitness (Staffordshire) (Closed) Salisbury Street | health and fitness suite | 414 yd |
| Leek College Of Further Education And School Of Art (Closed) Stockwell Street | health and fitness suite | 417 yd |
| Genetix Bodybuilding And Strongman Gym (Closed) Clerk Bank | health and fitness suite | 474 yd |
| Haven Ladies Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Cross Street Mill Cross Street Mill Cross Street | health and fitness suite | 519 yd |
| Brough Park Leisure Centre BALL HAYE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 772 yd |
| Leek Tennis Club THE FIRS THE FIRS PARK ROAD | tennis courts | 956 yd |
| Leek And District Table Tennis Centre Mill Street | 973 yd | |
| Ball Haye Green Football Club (Closed) Ball Haye Green | grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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.