Westcliffe is in Leek and in Staffordshire Moorlands district. ST13 8EJ is located in the Leek West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Staffordshire Moorlands. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Westcliffe, Leek, ST13 8EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST13 8EW, ST13 8EH, ST13 8ER, ST13 8EU, ST13 8EP, ST13 8RE, ST13 8AB, ST13 8EL, ST13 8YF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST13 8EJ is primarily male, with 55.3% of the population 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 | 48.2% | 44.7% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -6.3% |
| Male | 51.8% | 55.3% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 6.3% |
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 8EJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.6% 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 | 44.8% | 46.6% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 30.3% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -13.9% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 12% | 15% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 43.7% | 41.7% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 31.1% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 20.5% | 7.6% | 12.7% | 7.8% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 17.8% | 20.5% | 2.7% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 9% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 11.1% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.4% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 21.8% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 29.1% | -0.6% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.1% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.4% | 92.1% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 92.2% | 95.8% | 3.6% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 1.1% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 95.5% | 3.3% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 25% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westcliffe was 92.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.1% lower than the Leek East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Westcliffe has the 14th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Leek East and the 72nd highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Staffordshire Moorlands .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Westcliffe, Leek, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-02-23 | £257,108 |
| 3 Westcliffe, Leek, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2017-07-14 | £263,674 |
| 5 Westcliffe, Leek, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £204,000 | 2011-07-08 | £339,240 |
| 5 Westcliffe, Leek, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £73,050 | 1998-10-30 | £341,009 |
| 3 Westcliffe, Leek, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 1998-07-03 | £299,403 |
ST13 8EJ 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood First School Westwood Road , ST13 8DL | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy Cruso Street , ST13 8BW | 3out of 4 | 708 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Academy Wallbridge Drive , ST13 8JG | 3out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE First School Cheadle Road , ST13 5QY | 3out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leek First School East Street , ST13 6LF | 3out of 4 | 1,643 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 | 1,356 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leek High School Springfield Road , ST13 6EU | 3out of 4 | 1,873 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 | 774 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churnet View Middle School Churnet View , ST13 6PU | 3out of 4 | 1,773 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 | 1,744 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows School Springfield Road , ST13 6EU | 3out of 4 | 1,873 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Active Wellbeing School Longsdon Memorial Hall , Leek Road ST9 9QF | - not rated | 2,911 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horton Lodge Community Special School Rudyard , ST13 8RB | 3out of 4 | 3,787 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopedale School Hopedale House , ST13 7ED | - not rated | 4,193 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE RETREAT | 81-83 Mill Street, Leek | 128 yd | |
| MILL STREET KITCHEN | 158 Mill Street, Leek | 141 yd | |
| The Maude Institute | Clerk Bank, Leek | 370 yd | |
| McDonalds | Churnet Way, Leek | 494 yd | |
| THE NAPOLI | 9 High Street, Leek | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyers Arms | 3 Macclesfield Road, Leek | 224 yd | |
| BRITANNIA INN | 46 West Street, Leek | 304 yd | |
| WELLINGTON INN | 102-104 Strangman Street, Leek | 493 yd | |
| The Mulberry Leaves | Churnet Way, Leek | 494 yd | |
| The Green Dragon | 2 St Edward Street, Leek | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINESE GOURMET | 121 Mill Street, Leek | 114 yd | |
| SHIRAZ PIZZA | 123 Mill Street, Leek | 120 yd | |
| TAKE A BREAK | 80 West Street, Leek | 253 yd | |
| EMPERORS COURT | 72 West Street, Leek | 255 yd | |
| STAKE OUT | 10 St Edward Street, Leek | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Plc | Churnet Way, Leek | 494 yd | |
| ICELAND | Pickwood Road, Leek | 755 yd | |
| MORRISONS | Newcastle Road, Leek | 914 yd | |
| Aldi | 65 Haywood Street, Leek | 951 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leek And District Table Tennis Centre Mill Street | 135 yd | |
| Genetix Bodybuilding And Strongman Gym (Closed) Clerk Bank | health and fitness suite | 425 yd |
| Abbey Green (Closed) Abbey Green Road | grass pitches | 445 yd |
| Future Fitness (Staffordshire) (Closed) Salisbury Street | health and fitness suite | 448 yd |
| Harrison Park HARRISONS PARK HARRISONS PARK MACCLESFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Leek Tennis Club THE FIRS THE FIRS PARK ROAD | tennis courts | 599 yd |
| Westwood First School WESTWOOD PRE-SCHOOL WESTWOOD PRE-SCHOOL WESTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 638 yd |
| Leek Hockey Club MACCLESFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 671 yd |
| Leek College Of Further Education And School Of Art (Closed) Stockwell Street | health and fitness suite | 761 yd |
| St Edwards Church Of England Academy WESTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 820 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.