Postcode report
Is ST13 6NJ a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About ST13 6NJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
ST13 6NJ is a postcode in Leek North, Staffordshire Moorlands, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near ST13 6NJ, then scores the surrounding small area 36/100 - bottom 15% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around ST13 6NJ 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 6NJ is based on Staffordshire Moorlands 001 Census 2021. It covers 7,488 residents, 80 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 66% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 20% 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 2/10.
For property prices near ST13 6NJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the ST13 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £178k from 43 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 6NJ can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 5 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 adds 1 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 1 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near ST13 6NJ 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 6NJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 37 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 6NJ
Is ST13 6NJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 36/100 (bottom 15% 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 6NJ?
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 6NJ?
6 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 6NJ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for ST13 6NJ?
LocaleIQ matched ST13 6NJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in ST13 6NJ?
The latest median sold price is £178k based on 43 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around ST13 6NJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 37 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.