Dunwood Lane is in Rudyard, Leek and in Staffordshire Moorlands district. ST13 8RQ is located in the Horton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Staffordshire Moorlands. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dunwood Lane, Rudyard, Leek, ST13 8RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST13 8RQ 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 | 50.8% | 50.5% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.5% | 0.3% | 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 8RQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.5% 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 | 16.8% | 21.3% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.3% | 65.5% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 21.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 7.2% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 4.8% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 47% | 41.7% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 36% | 40.3% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 13.8% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 16.3% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 9.2% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 13.5% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 13.1% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.3% | 38.6% | 2.3% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.8% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.6% | 98.2% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
In this area, 98.2% 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% | 98.2% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 98.2% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.9% | 37.2% | -4.3% |
| Christian | 61.5% | 46.2% | 15.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dunwood Lane was 30.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.4% lower than the Biddulph Moor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dunwood Lane has the 11th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Biddulph Moor and the 103rd lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Staffordshire Moorlands .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenlands Dunwood Lane, Leek, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £418,000 | 2021-01-08 | £484,576 |
| Greenlands Dunwood Lane, Leek, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2000-01-05 | £538,782 |
ST13 8RQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 8RQ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in ST13 8RQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horton St Michael's CofE First School Horton , ST13 8RU | 4out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood First School Westwood Road , ST13 8DL | 3out of 4 | 2,847 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Academy Wallbridge Drive , ST13 8JG | 3out of 4 | 2,903 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy Cruso Street , ST13 8BW | 3out of 4 | 3,559 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE First School Cheadle Road , ST13 5QY | 3out of 4 | 4,315 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 2,091 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leek High School Springfield Road , ST13 6EU | 3out of 4 | 4,923 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 | 2,795 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churnet View Middle School Churnet View , ST13 6PU | 3out of 4 | 4,569 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horton Lodge Community Special School Rudyard , ST13 8RB | 3out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Active Wellbeing School Longsdon Memorial Hall , Leek Road ST9 9QF | - not rated | 3,418 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Springfield Road , ST13 6LQ | 3out of 4 | 4,801 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows School Springfield Road , ST13 6EU | 3out of 4 | 4,923 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopedale School Hopedale House , ST13 7ED | - not rated | 5,413 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudyard Hotel | Lake Road, Rudyard | 766 yd | |
| RUDYARD LAKE LTD | Lake Road, Rudyard | 1,078 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.