North Street, Leek, ST13 8DW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST13 8DW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.6%	51%	-3.6%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	45.4%	49%	3.6%	49.0%	0.0%

Partnership Status

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	27.8%	26.1%	-1.7%	37.9%	-11.8%
Married: Opposite sex	41.5%	43.2%	1.7%	44.2%	-1.0%
Separated	4.4%	2.1%	-2.3%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	12.5%	14.5%	2.0%	9.1%	5.4%
Widowed	13.7%	14.1%	0.4%	6.1%	8.0%

Health

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 (65.8%) 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	34.6%	34.2%	-0.4%	48.4%	-14.2%
Good health	34.3%	31.6%	-2.7%	33.6%	-2.0%
Fair health	23.2%	23.6%	0.4%	12.7%	10.9%
Bad health	5%	9.5%	4.5%	4.0%	5.5%
Very bad health	2.9%	1.1%	-1.8%	1.2%	-0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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 8DW this area, 28.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	36.3%	28.4%	-7.9%	18.2%	10.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.9%	9.2%	0.3%	9.6%	-0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.3%	14%	-1.3%	13.4%	0.6%
Apprenticeship	4%	7%	3.0%	5.3%	1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.1%	17%	8.9%	16.9%	0.1%
Degree or Similar	19.8%	20.1%	0.3%	33.8%	-13.7%
Other	7.7%	4.4%	-3.3%	2.8%	1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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)
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.2%	99.6%	1.4%	81.4%	18.2%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.9% 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	97.5%	96.9%	-0.6%	83.2%	13.7%
European Union	1.1%	2.3%	1.2%	6.1%	-3.8%
Africa	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.4%	0.4%	5.6%	-5.2%
Oceania	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.5%	96.6%	-0.9%	83.2%	13.4%
10+ Years	0%	3%	3.0%	9.8%	-6.8%
5-10 Years	1.4%	0.4%	-1.0%	2.9%	-2.5%
Less than 2 years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	65.9%	76.7%	-10.8%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
No passport held	32.6%	13.5%	19.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.8%	37.2%	1.6%
Christian	55.5%	46.2%	9.3%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is North Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Street was 18.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.7% lower than the Cheddleton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

North Street has the 8th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Cheddleton and the 54th lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Staffordshire Moorlands .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,400

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in ST13 8DW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on North Street are based on 96 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Staffordshire Moorlands.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for North Street, Leek, ST13 8DW

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST13 8DW

Average Price
£209,688

Semi-Detached
£210,348

Terraced
£190,115

Detached
£249,876

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£199,480

Estimated Average Property Prices for North Street

Average Price
£228,990

Semi-Detached
£231,776

Terraced
£194,578

Detached
£270,349

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£176,601

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on North Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
25 North Street, Leek, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2025-03-28	£177,217
16 North Street, Leek, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£230,000	2024-08-19	£236,591
18 North Street, Leek, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building	£190,000	2023-08-04	£201,093
18 North Street, Leek, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£190,000	2023-08-04	£208,200
22 North Street, Leek, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£165,000	2023-03-03	£177,811

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST13 8DW

Employment

ST13 8DW 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in ST13 8DW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	90
Full-Time Employee	60
Part-Time Employee	23
Long-Term Sick or disabled	20
Self-Employed	19
Unemployed	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Other	1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Human health and social work activities	13
Financial and insurance activities	11
Other	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Education	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Transport and storage	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Real estate activities	1
Construction	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Westwood First School Westwood Road , ST13 8DL	3out of 4	238 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Academy Cruso Street , ST13 8BW	3out of 4	710 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodcroft Academy Wallbridge Drive , ST13 8JG	3out of 4	866 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
All Saints CofE First School Cheadle Road , ST13 5QY	3out of 4	1,521 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Leek First School East Street , ST13 6LF	3out of 4	1,869 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Westwood College Westwood Park , ST13 8NP	3out of 4	1,022 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Leek High School Springfield Road , ST13 6EU	3out of 4	2,130 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	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	416 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Churnet View Middle School Churnet View , ST13 6PU	3out of 4	2,126 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Springfield School Springfield Road , ST13 6LQ	3out of 4	1,973 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Meadows School Springfield Road , ST13 6EU	3out of 4	2,130 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Active Wellbeing School Longsdon Memorial Hall , Leek Road ST9 9QF	- not rated	2,559 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Horton Lodge Community Special School Rudyard , ST13 8RB	3out of 4	3,706 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hopedale School Hopedale House , ST13 7ED	- not rated	3,921 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
THE RETREAT	81-83 Mill Street, Leek	470 yd
MILL STREET KITCHEN	158 Mill Street, Leek	505 yd
BRIDGE END COFFEE SHOP (A J CATERING)	Macclesfield Road, Leek	558 yd
The Maude Institute	Clerk Bank, Leek	638 yd
THE NAPOLI	9 High Street, Leek	687 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dyers Arms	3 Macclesfield Road, Leek	422 yd
BRITANNIA INN	46 West Street, Leek	497 yd
WELLINGTON INN	102-104 Strangman Street, Leek	555 yd
LEEK TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB LTD	Macclesfield Road, Leek	558 yd
The Mulberry Leaves	Churnet Way, Leek	693 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
TAKE A BREAK	80 West Street, Leek	386 yd
EMPERORS COURT	72 West Street, Leek	403 yd
CHINESE GOURMET	121 Mill Street, Leek	459 yd
SHIRAZ PIZZA	123 Mill Street, Leek	461 yd
STAKE OUT	10 St Edward Street, Leek	778 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsburys Supermarkets Plc	Churnet Way, Leek	693 yd
MORRISONS	Newcastle Road, Leek	737 yd
ICELAND	Pickwood Road, Leek	909 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Westwood First School WESTWOOD PRE-SCHOOL WESTWOOD PRE-SCHOOL WESTWOOD ROAD	grass pitches	274 yd
Leek And District Table Tennis Centre Mill Street		442 yd
St Edwards Church Of England Academy WESTWOOD ROAD	grass pitches	455 yd
Harrison Park HARRISONS PARK HARRISONS PARK MACCLESFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	508 yd
Future Fitness (Staffordshire) (Closed) Salisbury Street	health and fitness suite	609 yd
Genetix Bodybuilding And Strongman Gym (Closed) Clerk Bank	health and fitness suite	674 yd
Leek Hockey Club MACCLESFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	684 yd
Abbey Green (Closed) Abbey Green Road	grass pitches	736 yd
Leek Tennis Club THE FIRS THE FIRS PARK ROAD	tennis courts	964 yd
Leek Cricket Club HIGHFIELD	grass pitches	1,014 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	36.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	36.2%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	36.2%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	39.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	42.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of ST13 8DW