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Living in Leekbrook: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Leekbrook is 47/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is bills: 65/100 against a national town median of 47/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 7/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 5 scored places sharing the ST13 postcode district, Leekbrook ranks 3rd. Safety (94) and economic health (84) sit at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (18), schools (24) and lifestyle (29). For the surrounding area, see ST13 postcode district.

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Leekbrook scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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ST13 5AB ST13 6AA ST13 7AA ST13 8AA ST13 9AD ST13

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
247.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 62 crimes
↑ 237% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 299% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 469% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 134% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Thornhill Road 12 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 11 crimes
  3. 3 Glebeville 10 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 6.398 · PM2.5 6.234 · PM10 9.429 µg/m³
75
Green Space 71
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
24

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
18
A&E departmentsRoyal Stoke University Hospital9.3 mi
Leighton Hospital18.7 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital23.7 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66%
Nearest GP surgeryLeek Health Centre1.7 mi
GP capacity1,385 patients per GP
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Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
7
Full fibre (FTTP)64.7%
available across Staffordshire Moorlands
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
55.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
54.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
58.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate58.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.8%Unemployed1.9%Retired29.5%Student3.3%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.1%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary23%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)19.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.3%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership85.5%
Among the least-deprived 19% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
65
Council tax Staffordshire Moorlands · 2026-27
A £1,559
B £1,818
C £2,078
D £2,338
E £2,858
F £3,377
G £3,897
H £4,676
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
37
Longton 8 mi
Blythe Bridge 8.1 mi
Stoke-on-Trent 8.4 mi
J15 M6 11.2 mi
J15 M6 11.4 mi
J16 M6 13 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Leekbrook in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Birchall 59 0.6 mi away ⇄
Cheddleton 43 1.3 mi away ⇄
Longsdon 40 1.6 mi away ⇄
Leek 58 1.6 mi away ⇄
Wetley Rocks 37 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ipstones 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Rudyard 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Stanley (Staffordshire Moorlands) 47 3.7 mi away ⇄
Endon 51 3.8 mi away ⇄
Kingsley (Staffordshire Moorlands) 38 4.6 mi away ⇄
Brown Edge 50 4.9 mi away ⇄
Werrington 44 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Leekbrook a nice place to live?

Leekbrook has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Leekbrook is 47/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Leekbrook?

Leekbrook is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 137 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Leekbrook in context

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Postcode districts in Leekbrook

ST13 50 ⇄

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