Southbank Street is in Leek and in Staffordshire Moorlands district. ST13 5LS 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 Southbank Street, Leek, ST13 5LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST13 5LU, ST13 5LN, ST13 5JU, ST13 5LT, ST13 5LP, ST13 5JS, ST13 5LR, ST13 5JT, ST13 5JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST13 5LS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents 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 | 52.2% | 48.8% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 47.8% | 51.2% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.4% | 42% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.3% | 29% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -15.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 7.6% | 1.7% | -5.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 13% | 19.7% | 6.7% | 9.1% | 10.6% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 7.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 44.4% | 46.8% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 30.5% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 15.6% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5.7% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 23.1% | 20.9% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 12.1% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 12.1% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 15.5% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 32.2% | 12.0% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.3% | 95.4% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 94.3% | 92.6% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 91.9% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.6% | 37.2% | 12.4% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southbank Street was 38.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.8% lower than the Leek East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southbank Street has the 5th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Leek East and the 130th lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Staffordshire Moorlands .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 116.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Southbank Street, Leek, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2023-05-03 | £156,095 |
| 15 Southbank Street, Leek, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-01-12 | £176,970 |
| 9 Southbank Street, Leek, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2022-12-01 | £157,806 |
| 17 Southbank Street, Leek, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2021-08-06 | £236,379 |
| 37 Southbank Street, Leek, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2021-03-05 | £228,997 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 641 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leek First School East Street , ST13 6LF | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE First School Cheadle Road , ST13 5QY | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood First School Westwood Road , ST13 8DL | 3out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beresford Memorial CofE First School Novi Lane , ST13 6NR | 3out of 4 | 1,386 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 | 960 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood College Westwood Park , ST13 8NP | 3out of 4 | 2,226 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 | 1,462 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churnet View Middle School Churnet View , ST13 6PU | 3out of 4 | 1,488 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 | 749 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows School Springfield Road , ST13 6EU | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Active Wellbeing School Longsdon Memorial Hall , Leek Road ST9 9QF | - not rated | 3,170 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopedale School Hopedale House , ST13 7ED | - not rated | 3,902 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horton Lodge Community Special School Rudyard , ST13 8RB | 3out of 4 | 4,905 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PABNA STAFFORDSHIRE LTD | 16-18 Ashbourne Road, Leek | 165 yd | |
| LAUREL INN | Ashbourne Road, Leek | 173 yd | |
| Sparrow Park | Ashbourne Road, Leek | 173 yd | |
| CAFE DELIGHT | 75 Haywood Street, Leek | 200 yd | |
| THAI SIAM | 79-81 Haywood Street, Leek | 201 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beyond The Pale Micro Brewery | Ashbourne Road, Leek | 173 yd | |
| Earl Grey Inn | 38 Ashbourne Road, Leek | 232 yd | |
| Cobblers | 1-5 Russell Street, Leek | 310 yd | |
| The Roebuck Hotel | 18 Derby Street, Leek | 329 yd | |
| COCK INN | 19 Derby Street, Leek | 363 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANGKOR WATT | 14 Moorhouse Street, Leek | 124 yd | |
| Corner Cupboard | 12 Ashbourne Road, Leek | 159 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | Ashbourne Road, Leek | 173 yd | |
| Tigerbite | Ashbourne Road, Leek | 173 yd | |
| TURKISH DELIGHT | Haywood Street, Leek | 175 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 65 Haywood Street, Leek | 196 yd | |
| ICELAND | Pickwood Road, Leek | 371 yd | |
| LIDL | Portland Street North, Leek | 534 yd | |
| Asda | Springfield Road, Leek | 674 yd | |
| MORRISONS | Newcastle Road, Leek | 986 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haven Ladies Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Cross Street Mill Cross Street Mill Cross Street | health and fitness suite | 265 yd |
| Leek College Of Further Education And School Of Art (Closed) Stockwell Street | health and fitness suite | 490 yd |
| Future Fitness (Staffordshire) (Closed) Salisbury Street | health and fitness suite | 685 yd |
| Genetix Bodybuilding And Strongman Gym (Closed) Clerk Bank | health and fitness suite | 703 yd |
| Brough Park Leisure Centre BALL HAYE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 782 yd |
| Leek High School SPRINGFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 838 yd |
| Ball Haye Green Football Club (Closed) Ball Haye Green | grass pitches | 1,006 yd |
| Leek Tennis Club THE FIRS THE FIRS PARK ROAD | tennis courts | 1,089 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 39 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.