Postcode report
ST13 5AJ Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About ST13 5AJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
ST13 5AJ is a postcode in Leek East, Staffordshire Moorlands, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near ST13 5AJ, then scores the surrounding small area 38/100 - bottom 18% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around ST13 5AJ are housing and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for ST13 5AJ is based on Staffordshire Moorlands 005 Census 2021. It covers 7,986 residents, 1,898 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 60% owner-occupied, 26% privately rented, 14% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near ST13 5AJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the ST13 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £178k from 56 rolling sales, down 6.6% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near ST13 5AJ can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near ST13 5AJ by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around ST13 5AJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 43 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about ST13 5AJ
Is ST13 5AJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 38/100 (bottom 18% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near ST13 5AJ?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near ST13 5AJ?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near ST13 5AJ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for ST13 5AJ?
LocaleIQ matched ST13 5AJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in ST13 5AJ?
The latest median sold price is £178k based on 56 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around ST13 5AJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 43 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.