ST13 Postcode District
ST13 is the Postcode District for Leek in Staffordshire
The ST13 postcode district is located in the ST Stoke-on-Trent postal area, ST13 has a population of 27,818 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 63.34 square miles (164.05 square kilometres or 40,537.50 acres).
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District overview
In the ST13 postcode district, the primary settlement is Leek, which is located in the county of Staffordshire in England. Other significant settlements in the district include Basford, Bottomhouse, Bradnop, Butterton, Cheddleton, Denford, Ford, Grindon, Ladderedge, Onecote, Thorncliffe, and Winkhill. The most significant post town in the district is Leek.
There are 5 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector ST13 5, covers Leek in Staffordshire.
The sector ST13 6, covers Leek in Staffordshire.
The sector ST13 7, covers Cheddleton and Leek in Staffordshire.
The sector ST13 8, covers Leek in Staffordshire.
The sector ST13 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The post town for this district is LEEK.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Staffordshire Moorlands District area with a total of 938 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Biddulph | 7.85 | W |
| Cheadle | 8.41 | S |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 9.68 | SW |
| Congleton | 10.05 | WNW |
| Kidsgrove | 10.58 | W |
| Buxton | 10.70 | NNE |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | 11.98 | WSW |
| Macclesfield | 12.06 | NNW |
| Ashbourne | 12.34 | ESE |
| Alsager | 13.19 | W |
| Bollington | 13.87 | NNW |
| Bakewell | 14.92 | ENE |
| Uttoxeter | 15.31 | SSE |
| Chapel-en-le-Frith | 15.36 | NNE |
| Whaley Bridge | 15.43 | N |
| Stone | 15.64 | SSW |
| Sandbach | 15.83 | W |
| Madeley | 16.35 | WSW |
| Darley Dale | 17.05 | ENE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 925
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEEK | LEEK | ST13 5 | 206 |
| LEEK | LEEK | ST13 8 | 184 |
| LEEK | LEEK | ST13 6 | 174 |
| Cheddleton | LEEK | ST13 7 | 85 |
| LEEK | LEEK | ST13 7 | 32 |
| Winkhill | LEEK | ST13 7 | 17 |
| Rudyard | LEEK | ST13 8 | 15 |
| Bradnop | LEEK | ST13 7 | 14 |
| LEEK | LEEK | ST13 5 | 12 |
| Butterton | LEEK | ST13 7 | 10 |
| Meerbrook | LEEK | ST13 8 | 10 |
| Cheddleton | LEEK | ST13 7 | 9 |
| Upper Hulme | LEEK | ST13 8 | 9 |
| Horton | LEEK | ST13 8 | 9 |
| Horton | LEEK | ST13 8 | 9 |
| Rudyard | LEEK | ST13 8 | 8 |
| Onecote | LEEK | ST13 7 | 7 |
| Bradnop | LEEK | ST13 7 | 7 |
| Lask Edge | LEEK | ST13 8 | 7 |
| LEEK | LEEK | ST13 7 | 7 |
| Grindon | LEEK | ST13 7 | 7 |
| Upper Hulme | LEEK | ST13 8 | 6 |
| Bottomhouse | LEEK | ST13 7 | 6 |
| Winkhill | LEEK | ST13 7 | 6 |
| Meerbrook | LEEK | ST13 8 | 5 |
| Onecote | LEEK | ST13 7 | 5 |
| Bottomhouse | LEEK | ST13 7 | 5 |
| Butterton Moor | LEEK | ST13 7 | 5 |
| Blackshaw Moor | LEEK | ST13 8 | 5 |
| Lask Edge | LEEK | ST13 8 | 4 |
| Blackshaw Moor | LEEK | ST13 8 | 4 |
| Thorncliffe | LEEK | ST13 8 | 4 |
| Thorncliffe | LEEK | ST13 7 | 4 |
| Ford | LEEK | ST13 7 | 3 |
| Grindon | LEEK | ST13 7 | 3 |
| Basford | LEEK | ST13 7 | 3 |
| Butterton | LEEK | ST13 7 | 2 |
| Basford Lane Industrial Estate | LEEK | ST13 7 | 2 |
| Blackshaw Moor | LEEK | ST13 8 | 2 |
| Denford | LEEK | ST13 7 | 2 |
| Basford | LEEK | ST13 7 | 2 |
| Ladderedge | LEEK | ST13 7 | 1 |
| Ladderedge | LEEK | ST13 7 | 1 |
| Cheddleton | LEEK | ST13 7 | 1 |
| LEEK | LEEK | ST13 8 | 1 |
| Cheddleton | LEEK | ST13 7 | 1 |
| Denford | LEEK | ST13 7 | 1 |
| LEEK | LEEK | ST13 7 | 1 |
| LEEK | LEEK | ST13 8 | 1 |
| Ford | LEEK | ST13 7 | 1 |
Street list for ST13
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| FOUNTAIN STREET | 105 |
| PRINCESS AVENUE | 53 |
| RUSSELL STREET | 52 |
| SHEEP MARKET | 51 |
| SHEEP MARKET | 51 |
| THE DOVES | 46 |
| CHURCH STREET A523 | 44 |
| CHURCH STREET A523 | 44 |
| PROVOST PLACE | 43 |
| WESTWOOD HEATH ROAD | 43 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2251 |
| Shoplifting | 509 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 389 |
| Public order | 385 |
| Other theft | 319 |
| Burglary | 136 |
| Vehicle crime | 112 |
| Drugs | 98 |
| Other crime | 77 |
| Possession of weapons | 46 |
| Robbery | 24 |
| Bicycle theft | 16 |
| Theft from the person | 10 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DERBY STREET | LEEK | 64 | ST13 6HN | View map | |
| ST EDWARD STREET | LEEK | 34 | ST13 5DN | View map | |
| SMITHFIELD | LEEK | 25 | ST13 5JW | View map | |
| MARKET PLACE | LEEK | 24 | ST13 5HH | View map | |
| FOUNTAIN STREET | LEEK | 18 | ST13 6JP | View map | |
| STANLEY STREET | LEEK | 16 | ST13 5HG | View map | |
| HAYWOOD STREET | LEEK | 15 | ST13 5JH | View map | |
| RUSSELL STREET | LEEK | 15 | ST13 5JF | View map | |
| SHEEP MARKET | LEEK | 15 | ST13 5HW | View map | |
| WEST STREET | LEEK | 11 | ST13 8AF | View map | |
| STOCKWELL STREET | LEEK | 10 | ST13 6DS | View map | |
| BROOK STREET | LEEK | 9 | ST13 5JE | View map | |
| BALL HAYE STREET | LEEK | 8 | ST13 6JN | View map | |
| BROAD STREET | LEEK | 8 | ST13 5NS | View map | |
| BUXTON ROAD | LEEK | 8 | ST13 6EH | View map | |
| CHEADLE ROAD | LEEK | CHEDDLETON | 7 | ST13 7HN | View map |
| HIGH STREET | LEEK | 6 | ST13 5DZ | View map |
Schools in the district
All Saints CofE (A) First School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Cheadle Road , Leek
Postcode: ST13 5QY
Headteacher: Mrs Elizabeth Allbutt (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
All Saints CofE First School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Cheadle Road , Leek
Postcode: ST13 5QY
Headteacher: Mrs Elizabeth Allbutt (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Leek High Specialist Technology School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Springfield Road , Leek
Postcode: ST13 6EU
Headteacher: Mr Phill Evans (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Meadows School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Springfield Road , Leek
Postcode: ST13 6EU
Headteacher: Mr Christopher Best (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Leek High School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Springfield Road , Leek
Postcode: ST13 6EU
Headteacher: Mr Kevin Graham (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
The Meadows School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Springfield Road , Leek
Postcode: ST13 6EU
Headteacher: Mr Christopher Best (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Leek First School
Phase: Primary
Address:
East Street , Leek
Postcode: ST13 6LF
Headteacher: Mr K Allbutt (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Leek First School
Phase: Primary
Address:
East Street , Leek First School , Select
Postcode: ST13 6LF
Headteacher: Mr Kevin Allbutt (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Springfield Community Special School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Springfield Road , Leek
Postcode: ST13 6LQ
Headteacher: Mrs Diane Finney (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Springfield School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Springfield Road , Leek
Postcode: ST13 6LQ
Headteacher: Miss Sarah Latham Anna Latos (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Beresford Memorial CofE (A) First School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Novi Lane , Leek
Postcode: ST13 6NR
Headteacher: Mrs Caroline Quinn (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Beresford Memorial CofE First School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Novi Lane , Leek
Postcode: ST13 6NR
Headteacher: Mrs Caroline Quinn (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Churnet View Middle School
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Address:
Churnet View , Leek
Postcode: ST13 6PU
Headteacher: Mr Steven Fryer (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Churnet View Middle School
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Address:
Churnet View , Leek
Postcode: ST13 6PU
Headteacher: Mr Steve Fryer (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Hopedale School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Hopedale House , Off West Drive , Cheddleton
Postcode: ST13 7ED
Headteacher: Miss Hannah Holford (Dr)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
St Edward's CofE (C) First School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hollow Lane , Cheddleton , Leek
Postcode: ST13 7HP
Headteacher: Tracy Ward (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Edward's CofE Academy Cheddleton
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hollow Lane , Cheddleton , Leek
Postcode: ST13 7HP
Headteacher: Mrs Sue Machin (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Mary's Catholic Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Cruso Street , Leek
Postcode: ST13 8BW
Headteacher: Mrs Gemma Turner (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Westwood First School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Westwood Road , Leek
Postcode: ST13 8DL
Headteacher: Mrs Victoria Woollacott (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Westwood First School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Westwood Road , Leek
Postcode: ST13 8DL
Headteacher: Mrs Adele Johnson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Edward's Church of England Academy
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Address:
Westwood Road , Leek
Postcode: ST13 8DN
Headteacher: Mrs Katie Smith (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Woodcroft First School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Wallbridge Drive , Leek
Postcode: ST13 8JG
Headteacher: Mrs Helen Hewitt (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Westwood College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Westwood Park , Leek
Postcode: ST13 8NP
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Shaw (Executive Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Westwood College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Westwood Park , Leek
Postcode: ST13 8NP
Headteacher: Mr Matthew Taylor (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Horton Lodge Community Special School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Rudyard , Leek
Postcode: ST13 8RB
Headteacher: Mrs Lucy Bloor (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Michael's CofE (C) First School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Horton , Leek
Postcode: ST13 8RU
Headteacher: Mrs Lesley Montgomery (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Blackshaw Moor CofE (VC) First School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Buxton Road , Blackshaw Moor , Leek
Postcode: ST13 8TW
Headteacher: Mrs Samantha Crawforth (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Blackshaw Moor CofE First School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Buxton Road , Blackshaw Moor , Leek
Postcode: ST13 8TW
Headteacher: Mrs Samantha Crawforth (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russell Street Dental Practice | 7 RUSSELL STREET, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5JF | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | St Edward Street Dental Surgery | 47 ST. EDWARD STREET, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5DN | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Dental Surgery | 18 STOCKWELL STREET, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 6DS | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Leek Dental Centre | 133-135 BALL HAYE GREEN, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 6BH | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Park Dental Practice | 16 BALL HAYE ROAD, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 6AF | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Waterer Dental Care | 31 STOCKWELL STREET, LEEK, ST13 6DH | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leek Health Centre | FOUNTAIN STREET, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 6JB | GP PRACTICE | Call 01538 381022 |
| 2 | Park Medical Centre | BALL HAYE ROAD, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 6QR | GP PRACTICE | Call 01538 399152 |
| 3 | Dr J Greig & Partners | DYSON HOUSE, REGENT STREET, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 6LU | GP PRACTICE | Call 01538 399008 |
| 4 | Park Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2 | BALL HAYE ROAD, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 6QR | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boots | 13 DERBY STREET, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 6HT | PHARMACY | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Leek Pharmacy | 55 QUEENS DRIVE, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 6QF | PHARMACY | Call 01538 386279 |
| 3 | Well | 16-20 BALL HAYE STREET, LEEK, ST13 6JW | PHARMACY | Call 01538 382585 |
| 4 | Well | 46-48 DERBY STREET, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5AJ | PHARMACY | Call 01538 383808 |
| 5 | Fountain Street Pharmacy | 15-15A FOUNTAIN STREET, LEEK, ST13 6JS | PHARMACY | Call 01538 383049 |
| 6 | Moorlands Pharmacy | PARK MEDICAL CENTRE, BALL HAYE ROAD, LEEK, ST13 6QR | PHARMACY | Call 01538 387177 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boots Opticians (leek) | 44 DERBY STREET, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5AJ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Specsavers (leek) | 9 DERBY STREET, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 6HN | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | B Newbold Ltd | 49 ST. EDWARD STREET, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 5DN | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £357,198 | 113 | £363,809 | 128 | £380,232 | 99 | £393,832 | 100 |
| Semi-detached | £226,767 | 100 | £221,665 | 129 | £198,198 | 105 | £224,620 | 115 |
| Terraced | £156,321 | 153 | £148,245 | 169 | £154,098 | 143 | £147,076 | 174 |
| Flats | £113,038 | 26 | £117,071 | 28 | £139,816 | 23 | £128,478 | 72 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M6 J16
Average Driving Time from within the district: 25.74
Average Driving Distance: 17.28
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 939
M6 J17
Average Driving Time from within the district: 28.67
Average Driving Distance: 18.04
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 939
M6 J18
Average Driving Time from within the district: 31.92
Average Driving Distance: 21.47
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 923
M6 J14
Average Driving Time from within the district: 33.97
Average Driving Distance: 22.65
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 823
M6 J19
Average Driving Time from within the district: 34.62
Average Driving Distance: 24.77
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 32
M6 J15
Average Driving Time from within the district: 34.70
Average Driving Distance: 26.56
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 939
M56 J6
Average Driving Time from within the district: 37.72
Average Driving Distance: 26.68
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 70
M60 J27
Average Driving Time from within the district: 40.23
Average Driving Distance: 26.93
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1
M6 J13
Average Driving Time from within the district: 42.02
Average Driving Distance: 30.87
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 13
M60 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 43.42
Average Driving Distance: 28.09
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 10
M1 J28
Average Driving Time from within the district: 44.20
Average Driving Distance: 29.20
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 4
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| ST13 5 | Leek Delivery Office |
| ST13 6 | Leek Delivery Office |
| ST13 7 | Leek Delivery Office |
| ST13 8 | Leek Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| S | T | 1 | 3 | - | X | X | X |
| S | T | 1 | 3 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 2 visitor attractions in or around this district.
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the ST13 postal code is LEEK followed by Cheddleton, and Rudyard.
The ST13 Postcode shares a border with ST8 (Biddulph, Knypersley, Biddulph Moor), ST9 (Werrington, Endon, Stockton Brook), SK17 (BUXTON, Tideswell, Dove Holes), ST10 (Cheadle, Tean, Alton) and DE6 (ASHBOURNE, Brailsford, Dalbury Lees).
Maps and visuals
Weather
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