Railway Cottages is in Cheddleton, Leek and in Staffordshire Moorlands district. ST13 7BA is located in the Cheddleton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Staffordshire Moorlands. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Railway Cottages, Cheddleton, Leek, ST13 7BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST13 7AY, ST13 7AW, ST13 7DS, ST13 7AX, ST13 7AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST13 7BA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.5% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.5% | -0.8% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of ST13 7BA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.8% | 29.9% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.5% | 53.7% | 4.2% | 44.2% | 9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 3% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 10.4% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 65.8% | 63.9% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 15.5% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 26.8% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 3.4% | 7.4% | 4.0% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 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.
In the area around ST13 7BA this area, 8.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.5% | 8.7% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 3.9% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 16.5% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.9% | 24.7% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.2% | 41.1% | -6.1% | 33.8% | 7.3% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 95% | 96.1% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
In this area, 98.1% 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 | 95.3% | 98.1% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 98.1% | 3.1% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 76.7% | 16.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Railway Cottages was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Cheddleton average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Railway Cottages, Leek, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2013-03-18 | £355,060 |
ST13 7BA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
ST13 7BA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's CofE Academy Cheddleton Hollow Lane , Cheddleton ST13 7HP | 3out of 4 | 1,864 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE First School Cheadle Road , ST13 5QY | 3out of 4 | 2,343 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Academy Wallbridge Drive , ST13 8JG | 3out of 4 | 2,580 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy Cruso Street , ST13 8BW | 3out of 4 | 2,850 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood First School Westwood Road , ST13 8DL | 3out of 4 | 3,066 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood College Westwood Park , ST13 8NP | 3out of 4 | 3,305 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leek High School Springfield Road , ST13 6EU | 3out of 4 | 3,662 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 | 2,959 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churnet View Middle School Churnet View , ST13 6PU | 3out of 4 | 4,486 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopedale School Hopedale House , ST13 7ED | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Active Wellbeing School Longsdon Memorial Hall , Leek Road ST9 9QF | - not rated | 2,059 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Springfield Road , ST13 6LQ | 3out of 4 | 3,424 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows School Springfield Road , ST13 6EU | 3out of 4 | 3,662 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cicely Haughton School Westwood Manor , Mill Lane ST9 0BX | 4out of 4 | 4,252 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEEK RUGBY CLUB | East Drive, Cheddleton | 1,065 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leek Rugby Club (East Drive) Off East Drive | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| Leek Rugby Club (Wall Lane) Off West Drive | grass pitches | 958 yd |
| Leek Rugby Club CHESTNUT WALK | grass pitches | 962 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.