Orchard Gardens is in Leek and in Staffordshire Moorlands district. ST13 8XJ is located in the Leek West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Staffordshire Moorlands. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchard Gardens, Leek, ST13 8XJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST13 8LQ, ST13 8LF, ST13 8LE, ST13 8LA, ST13 8TF, ST13 8BZ, ST13 8LD, ST13 8EG, ST13 8TE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST13 8XJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.5% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.5% | -1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.2% | 38.3% | 11.1% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 39.8% | -10.2% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 7.1% | -5.0% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 11.2% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 | 36.8% | 51.8% | 15.0% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 48.8% | 31.9% | -16.9% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 11.9% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 21.8% | 14.1% | -7.7% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 10.6% | -7.8% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 14.6% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 8% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 21.1% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 29.6% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.8% | 99.6% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 99.2% | 97.8% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 98.7% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.8% | 37.2% | -4.4% |
| Christian | 58.5% | 46.2% | 12.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Gardens was 45.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.0% lower than the Leek East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Orchard Gardens has the 8th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Leek East and the 153rd lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Staffordshire Moorlands .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.1%.

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 Orchard Gardens, Leek, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-06-09 | £154,774 |
| 5 Orchard Gardens, Leek, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2021-02-05 | £166,654 |
| 14 Orchard Gardens, Leek, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2020-12-11 | £199,032 |
| 1 Orchard Gardens, Leek, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building | £93,735 | 2018-11-29 | £107,666 |
| 9 Orchard Gardens, Leek, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2018-08-17 | £192,653 |
ST13 8XJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 8XJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood First School Westwood Road , ST13 8DL | 3out of 4 | 571 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy Cruso Street , ST13 8BW | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Academy Wallbridge Drive , ST13 8JG | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE First School Cheadle Road , ST13 5QY | 3out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leek First School East Street , ST13 6LF | 3out of 4 | 2,020 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 | 1,088 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leek High School Springfield Road , ST13 6EU | 3out of 4 | 2,245 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 | 719 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churnet View Middle School Churnet View , ST13 6PU | 3out of 4 | 2,063 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 | 2,120 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows School Springfield Road , ST13 6EU | 3out of 4 | 2,245 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Active Wellbeing School Longsdon Memorial Hall , Leek Road ST9 9QF | - not rated | 2,830 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horton Lodge Community Special School Rudyard , ST13 8RB | 3out of 4 | 3,424 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopedale School Hopedale House , ST13 7ED | - not rated | 4,271 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIDGE END COFFEE SHOP (A J CATERING) | Macclesfield Road, Leek | 199 yd | |
| McDonalds | Churnet Way, Leek | 365 yd | |
| MILL STREET KITCHEN | 158 Mill Street, Leek | 447 yd | |
| THE RETREAT | 81-83 Mill Street, Leek | 500 yd | |
| The Maude Institute | Clerk Bank, Leek | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEEK TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB LTD | Macclesfield Road, Leek | 199 yd | |
| Dyers Arms | 3 Macclesfield Road, Leek | 210 yd | |
| The Mulberry Leaves | Churnet Way, Leek | 365 yd | |
| BRITANNIA INN | 46 West Street, Leek | 665 yd | |
| WELLINGTON INN | 102-104 Strangman Street, Leek | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHIRAZ PIZZA | 123 Mill Street, Leek | 372 yd | |
| CHINESE GOURMET | 121 Mill Street, Leek | 377 yd | |
| TAKE A BREAK | 80 West Street, Leek | 583 yd | |
| EMPERORS COURT | 72 West Street, Leek | 593 yd | |
| STAKE OUT | 10 St Edward Street, Leek | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Plc | Churnet Way, Leek | 365 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison Park HARRISONS PARK HARRISONS PARK MACCLESFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 151 yd |
| Leek And District Table Tennis Centre Mill Street | 325 yd | |
| Leek Hockey Club MACCLESFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 329 yd |
| Abbey Green (Closed) Abbey Green Road | grass pitches | 480 yd |
| Westwood First School WESTWOOD PRE-SCHOOL WESTWOOD PRE-SCHOOL WESTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Leek Cricket Club HIGHFIELD | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| St Edwards Church Of England Academy WESTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Genetix Bodybuilding And Strongman Gym (Closed) Clerk Bank | health and fitness suite | 802 yd |
| Future Fitness (Staffordshire) (Closed) Salisbury Street | health and fitness suite | 807 yd |
| Leek Tennis Club THE FIRS THE FIRS PARK ROAD | tennis courts | 860 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 | 7.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 7.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 7.7% |
| 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 | 61 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.4 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.