Picton Street is in Leek and in Staffordshire Moorlands district. ST13 8AX 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 Picton Street, Leek, ST13 8AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST13 8AU, ST13 5EJ, ST13 5EH, ST13 5EN, ST13 8AW, ST13 8AP, ST13 8AS, ST13 5EL, ST13 8BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST13 8AX has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 50.9% | 50% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 8AX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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 | 46.5% | 42.7% | -3.8% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.3% | 33.1% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2.8% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 15.2% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.3% | 39.2% | -8.1% | 48.4% | -9.2% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 39.2% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 15% | 15.1% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 5.2% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 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 | 22.2% | 16.8% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 10.6% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 11.2% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.7% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 17.9% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 34.1% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.6% | 97.2% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
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 | 96.4% | 98.1% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 98.1% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 23.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Picton Street was 87.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.4% lower than the Leek East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Picton Street has the 15th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Leek East and the 75th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Staffordshire Moorlands .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Picton Street, Leek, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2025-05-02 | £145,000 |
| 58 Picton Street, Leek, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-09-27 | £147,263 |
| 32 Picton Street, Leek, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2022-04-27 | £154,758 |
| 54 Picton Street, Leek, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-04-12 | £122,471 |
| 56 Picton Street, Leek, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2021-11-24 | £121,807 |
ST13 8AX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 348 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood First School Westwood Road , ST13 8DL | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Academy Wallbridge Drive , ST13 8JG | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE First School Cheadle Road , ST13 5QY | 3out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leek First School East Street , ST13 6LF | 3out of 4 | 1,439 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 | 1,425 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leek High School Springfield Road , ST13 6EU | 3out of 4 | 1,709 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 | 704 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churnet View Middle School Churnet View , ST13 6PU | 3out of 4 | 1,815 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 | 1,544 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows School Springfield Road , ST13 6EU | 3out of 4 | 1,709 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Active Wellbeing School Longsdon Memorial Hall , Leek Road ST9 9QF | - not rated | 2,740 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopedale School Hopedale House , ST13 7ED | - not rated | 3,896 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horton Lodge Community Special School Rudyard , ST13 8RB | 3out of 4 | 4,096 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 NAPOLI | 9 High Street, Leek | 258 yd | |
| The Maude Institute | Clerk Bank, Leek | 294 yd | |
| Chennai Indian Restaurant | High Street, Leek | 327 yd | |
| THE RETREAT | 81-83 Mill Street, Leek | 333 yd | |
| Duck Goose | 24 St Edward Street, Leek | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WELLINGTON INN | 102-104 Strangman Street, Leek | 139 yd | |
| BRITANNIA INN | 46 West Street, Leek | 140 yd | |
| The Green Dragon | 2 St Edward Street, Leek | 362 yd | |
| BREWCES | 17 Stanley Street, Leek | 401 yd | |
| Black Swan | 12 Sheep Market, Leek | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAKE A BREAK | 80 West Street, Leek | 108 yd | |
| EMPERORS COURT | 72 West Street, Leek | 110 yd | |
| STAKE OUT | 10 St Edward Street, Leek | 361 yd | |
| DOMINO'S PIZZA | 17 St Edward Street, Leek | 376 yd | |
| Pizza Line | 11 St Edward Street, Leek | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICELAND | Pickwood Road, Leek | 477 yd | |
| MORRISONS | Newcastle Road, Leek | 597 yd | |
| Aldi | 65 Haywood Street, Leek | 713 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Plc | Churnet Way, Leek | 855 yd | |
| LIDL | Portland Street North, Leek | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Future Fitness (Staffordshire) (Closed) Salisbury Street | health and fitness suite | 185 yd |
| Genetix Bodybuilding And Strongman Gym (Closed) Clerk Bank | health and fitness suite | 299 yd |
| Leek And District Table Tennis Centre Mill Street | 494 yd | |
| Leek College Of Further Education And School Of Art (Closed) Stockwell Street | health and fitness suite | 629 yd |
| Westwood First School WESTWOOD PRE-SCHOOL WESTWOOD PRE-SCHOOL WESTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Leek Tennis Club THE FIRS THE FIRS PARK ROAD | tennis courts | 779 yd |
| Abbey Green (Closed) Abbey Green Road | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| St Edwards Church Of England Academy WESTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Harrison Park HARRISONS PARK HARRISONS PARK MACCLESFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Brough Park Leisure Centre BALL HAYE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 896 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 | 22.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 60 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 60 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.