Frith Street is in Leek and in Staffordshire Moorlands district. ST13 8EL 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 Frith Street, Leek, ST13 8EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST13 8EA, ST13 8EW, ST13 8EH, ST13 8ED, ST13 8EB, ST13 8DY, ST13 8FE, ST13 8EJ, ST13 8EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST13 8EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.4% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.6% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 8EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% 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 | 45% | 48% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.8% | 26.5% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -17.7% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 7% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 14% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.5% | -1.8% | 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 | 50% | 43.1% | -6.9% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 37.7% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 14.2% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 4.6% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 18.3% | 16.3% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 10.9% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 17.3% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6.9% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 20.8% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 27.7% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| White | 94.4% | 93.3% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 92.7% | 94.6% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 94.6% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 23.2% | 13.5% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Buddhist | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Frith Street was 247.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 103.6% higher than the Leek East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Frith Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Leek East and the 9th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Staffordshire Moorlands .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 173.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Frith Street, Leek, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2025-02-06 | £137,632 |
| 14 Frith Street, Leek, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £136,500 | 2024-06-06 | £144,849 |
| 28 Frith Street, Leek, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2023-10-23 | £80,656 |
| 8 Frith Street, Leek, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-09-23 | £148,568 |
| 33 Frith Street, Leek, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2022-05-27 | £144,340 |
ST13 8EL 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 | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood First School Westwood Road , ST13 8DL | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy Cruso Street , ST13 8BW | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Academy Wallbridge Drive , ST13 8JG | 3out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE First School Cheadle Road , ST13 5QY | 3out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leek First School East Street , ST13 6LF | 3out of 4 | 1,595 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 | 1,343 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leek High School Springfield Road , ST13 6EU | 3out of 4 | 1,838 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 | 712 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churnet View Middle School Churnet View , ST13 6PU | 3out of 4 | 1,803 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 | 1,697 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows School Springfield Road , ST13 6EU | 3out of 4 | 1,838 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Active Wellbeing School Longsdon Memorial Hall , Leek Road ST9 9QF | - not rated | 2,833 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horton Lodge Community Special School Rudyard , ST13 8RB | 3out of 4 | 3,868 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopedale School Hopedale House , ST13 7ED | - not rated | 4,088 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 | 155 yd | |
| MILL STREET KITCHEN | 158 Mill Street, Leek | 230 yd | |
| The Maude Institute | Clerk Bank, Leek | 328 yd | |
| THE NAPOLI | 9 High Street, Leek | 443 yd | |
| Chennai Indian Restaurant | High Street, Leek | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRITANNIA INN | 46 West Street, Leek | 221 yd | |
| Dyers Arms | 3 Macclesfield Road, Leek | 326 yd | |
| WELLINGTON INN | 102-104 Strangman Street, Leek | 387 yd | |
| The Green Dragon | 2 St Edward Street, Leek | 488 yd | |
| Black Swan | 12 Sheep Market, Leek | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAKE A BREAK | 80 West Street, Leek | 146 yd | |
| EMPERORS COURT | 72 West Street, Leek | 152 yd | |
| CHINESE GOURMET | 121 Mill Street, Leek | 223 yd | |
| SHIRAZ PIZZA | 123 Mill Street, Leek | 230 yd | |
| STAKE OUT | 10 St Edward Street, Leek | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Plc | Churnet Way, Leek | 605 yd | |
| ICELAND | Pickwood Road, Leek | 676 yd | |
| MORRISONS | Newcastle Road, Leek | 803 yd | |
| Aldi | 65 Haywood Street, Leek | 887 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leek And District Table Tennis Centre Mill Street | 247 yd | |
| Future Fitness (Staffordshire) (Closed) Salisbury Street | health and fitness suite | 362 yd |
| Genetix Bodybuilding And Strongman Gym (Closed) Clerk Bank | health and fitness suite | 375 yd |
| Abbey Green (Closed) Abbey Green Road | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Harrison Park HARRISONS PARK HARRISONS PARK MACCLESFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| Westwood First School WESTWOOD PRE-SCHOOL WESTWOOD PRE-SCHOOL WESTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| Leek Tennis Club THE FIRS THE FIRS PARK ROAD | tennis courts | 660 yd |
| Leek College Of Further Education And School Of Art (Closed) Stockwell Street | health and fitness suite | 726 yd |
| Leek Hockey Club MACCLESFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| St Edwards Church Of England Academy WESTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 770 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 | 72.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.