Abbotts Road is in Leek and in Staffordshire Moorlands district. ST13 6EX is located in the Leek North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Staffordshire Moorlands. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Abbotts Road, Leek, ST13 6EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST13 6HD, ST13 6EZ, ST13 6ES, ST13 6HB, ST13 6EY, ST13 6NF, ST13 6QY, ST13 6HE, ST13 6NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST13 6EX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 51.5% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.9% | 48.5% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 29% | 30.1% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.4% | 43.6% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 8.5% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 13.3% | 14.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
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 (69.9%) 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 | 39% | 38.6% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 31.3% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 16.5% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 11.4% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 7.4% |
| Very bad health | 4.9% | 2.2% | -2.7% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 6EX this area, 32.2% 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 | 36% | 32.2% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 10.4% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 13% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4.1% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 16% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 23.4% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 4.5% | 0.9% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| White | 98.8% | 98.3% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 96.5% | 97.3% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 97.3% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68% | 76.7% | -8.7% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 30.1% | 13.5% | 16.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 59% | 46.2% | 12.8% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbotts Road was 35.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.2% lower than the Dane average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Abbotts Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Dane and the 120th lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Staffordshire Moorlands .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 53.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Abbotts Road, Leek, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2014-06-13 | £207,561 |
| 11 Abbotts Road, Leek, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2004-09-30 | £220,026 |
| 11 Abbotts Road, Leek, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2003-03-13 | £195,811 |
| 1 Abbotts Road, Leek, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £21,900 | 2000-04-12 | £94,444 |
ST13 6EX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in ST13 6EX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 111 |
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beresford Memorial CofE First School Novi Lane , ST13 6NR | 3out of 4 | 426 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leek First School East Street , ST13 6LF | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy Cruso Street , ST13 8BW | 3out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE First School Cheadle Road , ST13 5QY | 3out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood First School Westwood Road , ST13 8DL | 3out of 4 | 2,116 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 359 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood College Westwood Park , ST13 8NP | 3out of 4 | 2,989 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churnet View Middle School Churnet View , ST13 6PU | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy Westwood Road , ST13 8DN | 2out of 4 | 2,272 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows School Springfield Road , ST13 6EU | 3out of 4 | 359 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Springfield Road , ST13 6LQ | 3out of 4 | 491 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Active Wellbeing School Longsdon Memorial Hall , Leek Road ST9 9QF | - not rated | 4,125 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopedale School Hopedale House , ST13 7ED | - not rated | 4,795 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horton Lodge Community Special School Rudyard , ST13 8RB | 3out of 4 | 5,242 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Catering @ Daisy Haye | Ball Haye Road, Leek | 567 yd | |
| Moss Rose Mediterranean Bar and Grill | Buxton Road, Leek | 571 yd | |
| BROUGH PARK LEISURE CENTRE | Ball Haye Road, Leek | 633 yd | |
| HAREGATE COMMUNITY CENTRE CAFE | 46 Queens Drive, Leek | 683 yd | |
| THE SPICE MERCHANT | Cross Street, Leek | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PRIORY HOTEL | Abbotts Road, Leek | 131 yd | |
| BLUE MUGGE | 17 Osborne Street, Leek | 477 yd | |
| BALL HAYE TAVERN | 89-91 Ball Haye Green, Leek | 481 yd | |
| HARE AND GATE | Queens Drive, Leek | 654 yd | |
| Earl Grey Inn | 38 Ashbourne Road, Leek | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Haye Green Quality Fish & Chips | 123 Ball Haye Green, Leek | 449 yd | |
| BATTERED HADDOCK | 56 Fountain Street, Leek | 575 yd | |
| HAREGATE FISH BAR | 59 Queens Drive, Leek | 677 yd | |
| Corner Cupboard | 12 Ashbourne Road, Leek | 805 yd | |
| CHINA TOWN | 9 Ball Haye Street, Leek | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Springfield Road, Leek | 335 yd | |
| LIDL | Portland Street North, Leek | 505 yd | |
| Aldi | 65 Haywood Street, Leek | 941 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leek High School SPRINGFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 269 yd |
| The Fitness Mill Ltd (Closed) Novi Lane | health and fitness suite | 271 yd |
| Ball Haye Green Football Club (Closed) Ball Haye Green | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Haven Ladies Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Cross Street Mill Cross Street Mill Cross Street | health and fitness suite | 698 yd |
| Churnet View Middle School CHURNET VIEW | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 760 yd |
| Brough Park Leisure Centre BALL HAYE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 809 yd |
| Leek College Of Further Education And School Of Art (Closed) Stockwell Street | health and fitness suite | 944 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% |
| Median download speed | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.